A good few years ago, for work, I would regularly visit patients who had recently suffered the effects of a life-changing illness or accident, rendering them in need of full-time care. I would meet them in various stages of psychological recovery, from shock, anger and then acceptance. These experiences taught me that the most important…
Author: Paul Elvidge
One Person at a Time
One of my favourite moments from one of my favourite musicals…Jean Valjean has been imprisoned for 19 years and now released on licence and lost all he had. He is desperate, hungry and with no place to go. He knocks on Bishop Bienvenue’s door, who invites him in to feed him and give him somewhere…
Choose Happy
Psychological research says that half of us believe we can change and grow, whilst half believe we are fixed and are as we are. The fact is, that whether you believe you can change or not, this is your reality because change requires you to do something. If you don’t believe the effort is worth…
4 Reasons: Why Sunsets Are So Enjoyable?
“The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.” Pailo Coelho I have always loved sunsets, don’t you? Here are 4 (science-backed!) reasons you should get out and watch as many sunsets as you can along with some of my favourite sunsets I have been fortunate to enjoy….
When You Reach The Summit – You Are Only Half Way..!
With fading light and dropping temperatures, the snow and ice were making our descent tiring and treacherous. We were all tired but it was becoming clear that one of us was totally exhausted and their hands were now struggling to grip. The trouble is that every time you slip, falling to be caught with a…
Cadair Idris Circular Hike (13 miles)
From the summit, I could see Pembrokeshire to the south and Anglesey to the north. Wait, that’s the whole of Wales!? An ideal spot to watch the sun set over the Irish Sea and rise again over England. You should do it. Here are details of my short 2 day wild camp route using quieter…
What If THIS Is The Answer To Your Greatest Challenges
When I was a lot younger, in my teens at school, I came home late in frustration after receiving a detention. That day in my English class, the teacher was struggling to keep us quiet and focused. She decided that to teach the class a lesson, she would hold us all back after school. I…
Criticism and Feedback: how to react better
Some time ago now, at the end of a nice visit from my parents, my Dad patted his hand on my belly and commented that it looked like it was getting bigger. I laughed it off and pleasantly we said goodbye but I admit that I was hurt by the criticism and reacted to my…
Change This One Habit For Improved Happiness
Why are good habits so much harder than bad habits to form? It’s because most things that are worthwhile take effort! This one is a small thing that if you can change, and persist in making it a habit, could have a monumental impact on how you get along in life. I have seen many…