Cancer – What Do You See?
johndabell On the last lesson of the day, a teacher announced a surprise test to his class. They all replied with a chorus of groans as this wasn’t the sort of…
psychology
Optimisium Discovered On High
I recently announced on social media that a new chemical element has been discovered: Optimisium. I discovered this myself 135m in the air riding inside the London Eye. This makes…
Cancer And What Not To Say
When people find out that you have cancer they can be lost for words. And who can blame them? It’s not an easy subject to chat about so saying nothing…
Cancer And Being Positive
I’ve often heard and read people on social media saying something along the lines that a positive attitude won’t cure cancer. No it won’t. I don’t actually know anyone that…
Cancer, Self-Talk And Higher Optimism
How do you master your inner dialogue after an incurable cancer diagnosis? You don’t – you just learn to be less afraid, root yourself in hope, pump the positives, slog…
Cancer And Self-Praise
Self-praise might not be wired into our DNA but there is nothing wrong with giving yourself a pat on the back. In fact, telling yourself just how damn good you…
The Law Of The Dustbin Lorry
There are some people who are like dustbin lorries. They are full of bitterness, frustration, anger and disappointment. As their rubbish piles up, they look for a place to dump…
The Psychology Of Primary P.E.
If ever you have taken a football session or lesson at primary level then you’ll know how seriously the children treat a game. You’ll also know what a nightmare it…
Achieving That ‘Condor Moment’
Before I started reading Tim Peake’s autobiography Limitless I knew that I was going to learn plenty. I mean, astronauts have plenty to share and what they are particularly good…
How to Stop Worrying
If only we could.