I absolutely hate going on holiday. Hate it. It’s one of my least favourite activities of the year. Spring, summer, autumn or winter, it makes no difference to me. Whatever time of year; wherever... Read more
It doesn’t take a lifetime of counselling and psychotherapy to help you realise that being bullied at school isn’t good for your mental health. It falls in the category of bears, woods, popes and... Read more
I am old enough to remember Philip Schofield when he only had a broom cupboard and Gordon the Gopher for company. He now commands audiences of millions and all the adulation and fame that goes with... Read more
I’m Ben and I’m struggling at the moment. It feels good to get that off my chest. I have a good idea about what is going on. I know it’s a combination of a tough situation at work; winter/dark... Read more
As many have pointed out to President Trump, words matter. What we say or don’t say can have as much, if not more, impact than what we do. Words can hurt. Words can wound. Words can have an impact... Read more
As I have written here before, I like routine. I am a creature of habit. I like to have a plan. I like – when possible – to know what the day ahead has in store for me. I put my clothes... Read more
I have been writing a blog since the summer of 2008. I use it to share my experiences and views on mental health – I had a breakdown in 2014/15 and live with depression and anxiety – and work life balance.
I am passionate about working on my wellbeing and helping others to achieve and maintain the right work life balance and wellbeing approaches for them. My blog – along with my Twitter feed – comes with one health warning – if you read it you may have to hear about some of my other passions – my family, golf, Liverpool FC, communications, the Boston Red Sox, politics, the West Wing, and horse racing!
This blog was previously hosted on Blogspot and now sits here. I am proud to work at Liverpool John Moores University, where I am the Head of Communications. All the views expressed here are mine.