GoInspireMe
johndabell Imagine if we could have a ‘GoInspireMe’ site where people can ‘donate’ motivational and energising messages of support. I recently posted this idea on the social media platform X and…
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Cancer And Mise-en-Place
We can’t ever guarantee having a ‘good day’ but there are things we can do to stack the odds in our favour. One ritual any self-respecting chef will adhere to…
Be A Catalyst Of Can-Do
If you think you can’t then you probably won’t. Can’t is a contraction of cannot. It’s also a contraction of you. It makes you smaller. Can’t gets in your head…
Be A Mojo Spreader
We’ve all lost it at some stage. Some of us might still be looking for it. But when you’ve got it, you feel it in your bones. You feel great.…
Cancer And Self-Compassion
Be kind to yourself. You’ve heard that said before and, in the context of being a cancer survivor, it’s not that easy to pull off. Many of us try too…
Being A Hope-aholic
Hello, my name is John and I’m a hope-aholic. It has been 2 minutes since my last hopeful thought. “Hope-aholic” (n.). Someone who never loses hope and has an unshakable…
Protective Optimism
Optimism is a positive health asset that we can use to experience and secure a productive, healthy and happy life. It is a personal protective armour that can facilitate the…
Cancer And Thought Terminating Clichés
It is what it is. I heard that when I was first told about my cancer. I still hear it said today. It appears to be a cultural response to…
Good Cancer Citizenship
What does good cancer citizenship look like? For me, this all about serving others and self-improvement, a bit like good citizenship but with a specific focus. It is an active…
Be The Carabiner Of Courage
An essential piece of kit for any mountaineer or climber is the carabiner/karabiner. This light and incredibly strong snap clip is a life-saver and an unsung hero. A carabiner is…