It’s hot and, if you’re training for a particular event, there might not be much you can do to avoid running in the heat. If you do ‘need’ to run*, there are some things you can do to help keep you safe:– avoid the hottest parts of the day (11am-3pm)– make sure you’re hydrated the…
Read MoreWhat counts as brilliant?
Here in Reading, Banksy’s been quite the person of the moment over the last few weeks: an image appeared, was ‘vandalised’, partly reproduced and changed again; all eminently ‘grammable and everyone’s had something to say about it. It’s had me thinking about art and perceptions. It’s a bit like the tree falling in the woods…
Read MoreEnjoying the view
“You do not need to make yourself feel worse by beating yourself up for not being happier just because other people have it worse than you.” These words from the inimitable Philippa Perry really struck a cord. In the article, Philippa talks about creating art from any negative feelings; anyone who knows me will understand…
Read MoreHealth, wellness and weighing scales
What does good health mean to you? Is it as simple as the ‘absence of disease’? Does your mental wellness feature? Do you associate your health with a number (glucose, blood pressure, BMI)? For us mere mortals, negotiating the world of ‘health’ is tricky. There’s easily accessible advice on everything, from sleep to water consumption…
Read MoreTake a look at yourself and make a change…
Changing behaviour, especially if it’s become habitual, can be hard. There’s loads of research about how people change their habits and the stages we go through to make changes. I really like the behaviour change model which has been used here, by the Royal College of Nursing. Although they’re talking about change for health, it…
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