Using my senses

I am immensely fortunate – although many wouldn’t agree – that, in order to get to work, I have a 25 minute walk at 5:15am to reach the station. Yes, that means getting up at sparrow’s cough each day and yes, that means I get home each evening and go straight to bed during the […]

Colour and light

Image of trees in autumn

Autumn is a season of mixed feelings for me.

I love warmth and sunshine and Autumn brings with it the promise of months of short days and gloom. For me that is a depressing prospect. The heating goes on, the windows have to be closed and, all in all, it feels like I’m shutting out […]

In pursuit of happiness

I few months ago I wrote a blog about how my life has been influenced by Mi365. Mi365 is a free online coaching programme with a different theme each week. Over the last couple of weeks the topic has been happiness. As a result, I’ve been reflecting on what makes me happy.

It will be […]

Writing weather

Stormy skies

I’m gazing out of my window at grey skies and the threat of rain. A typical August Bank Holiday, in fact. With every cloud, however, there is a silver lining, as it has inspired me to blog about weather this week.

You’ll be glad to know that I’m not about to plunge into a […]

Passion and Discipline – the keys for success

I am a writer. Well, you know that if you read this blog on a regular basis. I love writing and I enjoy it. It is my purpose.

My aspiration, however, is to be a successful writer. I want to do this for a living; to make my hobby my career and do what I […]