When Did Enjoying Life Become Something We Put Off?
October with Mike Lawrence: Black History Month, AI and wellbeing, MHFA training, community updates and a free HubSpot ChatGPT prompt guide.
Black History Month: The History We Celebrate and the History We Avoid
My mum was part of the Windrush generation. That is one reason Black History Month feels personal to me. For Windrush Day in June 2026, Sheffield held a civic gathering to honour Windrush elders. I received an invitation and passed it on to Mum. I was glad she could attend. Sheffield City Council I also […]
The King and AI: Who Gets the Five Hours Back?
AI and workplace wellbeing belong in the same conversation. Not long ago, that question might have sounded like a sales pitch. Now it feels like something every business owner, manager and employee needs to answer. Recently, the King brought together AI leaders to discuss how the technology might benefit society and improve lives. It made […]
September is back. But are people really okay?
September reflections on post-holiday pressure, World Suicide Prevention Day, MHFA training and why functioning is not the same as being okay.
Post-Holiday Blues—or a Workplace You’re Exhausted to Return To?
Post-holiday blues may be temporary—but when the benefit of annual leave disappears within days, leaders must examine the workplace people are returning to.
When the World Keeps Moving and You Feel Left Behind
Why being fed, led and loved still matters in a rapidly changing world A note before reading: This article discusses suicide, unemployment and emotional distress. If you are struggling or feel unable to keep yourself safe, support is available at the end of this article. September has arrived. After a glorious summer of soaring temperatures, […]
FocusMe
A distraction-blocking tool that helps create firmer boundaries around apps, websites and focused working time. Use when willpower is not enough.
Brain.fm
Functional music I use when writing, preparing workshops or creating a calmer environment for focused work. Use when distraction is taking over.
Guided Meditation
A guided meditation to help you pause, breathe and release some of the tension that pressure can leave behind. Use when your body is holding the day.
Sleep and Health Guide
A practical guide explaining how insufficient sleep can affect stress, mental health and overall wellbeing. Understand why rest matters.
Guided Sleep Reset
A guided recording to help you slow down, release the day and prepare for rest. Use when your mind will not stop.
Practical Grounding Toolkit
Simple techniques to interrupt mental overload and bring your attention back to the present. Use when everything feels too much.
When the Noise Becomes Too Loud: Remembering the Person Behind the Headlines
Over recent weeks, there has been considerable media attention surrounding Professor Jason Arday, the academic who resigned from the University of Cambridge following allegations of plagiarism and questions about aspects of his career. Plagiarism is serious. Perhaps we should call it what it is: academic cheating. It is not the same as what some of […]
The Building Is Not the Support
A practical August reflection on community mental health support, workplace pressure, and what happens when someone finally asks for help.
Mental Health Support in Banks and Libraries: A Lifeline, or a Headline Waiting for a Delivery Plan?
Mental health support in banks and libraries could be a genuine step forward. The announcement that walk-in mental health support centres could open in libraries, former banks and high street locations is, on the face of it, welcome news. According to reports this week, the Government is planning 100 new community mental health centres and […]