As the heat continues… When we hear the word #grief we might think first about human grief. But as philosopher Glenn Albrecht says, there is a grief we feel about loss of species, habitats, nature. Grief connects us as humans but also to the home we call earth 🌍

Is there something in your heart you want to do? Step into it. Team up. Speak up. Trust the process. 18 yrs ago this week a tiny idea I had about mentoring young people became something called “Lifespace”. Volunteer mentors have now helped +3000 young people. #mentalhealth

As we mourn #QueenElizabeth - an amazing role model for us all - we may find the loss unsettling. Death reminds us of our own limits. #Grief invites us to consider our own example, values & legacy. In case of interest at this time, we offer this: hive.co.uk/Product/Christ…

In #grief - or just going thru any challenging time - sometimes all the well-meaning advice and techniques don’t get through. That’s probably why this is my favourite page in “Grief, loss & how to cope”: The Power of ‘Up Yours’.

I didn’t have ‘featuring in Women’s Weekly’ on my bucket list to be honest but I’m glad this is featured - being with grief at Christmas. Nothing particularly clever about the advice but add it together and it can help grief be accepted & lead to new things #grief #loss

In case you or someone you know is feeling weighed down, or ‘not themselves’ - here are some crucial insights & 4 specific pointers about working with & through the #grief process. #sltchat #leadership headsupnow.uk/leading-from-a…

Some thoughts on #teacher retention and #coaching - both its limits & when it works well… (2 min read) #slt #leadership #wellbeing headsupnow.uk/teacher-retent…

This is dynamite from Kaveh Solhekol on Sky Sports News. Absolutely nails it. He has the Tories and BBC on toast. Well done!! 👏 Take 2 mins and watch👇#garylineker #ImWithGary #MOTD #ToryFascists

Perhaps you’ve come across the idea “On a scale of 0-10”? “Scaling” is a simple & versatile #coaching tool to get unstuck and think clearly again. Here’s a short video about why & how it works. youtu.be/_CWpgHO6sPE?si… via YouTube

Pressure can knock your thinking-brain into touch. You (over)react. R.O.C.K is a simple way back: R. Regulate: press feet into the ground & breathe out. O. Orientate. What can you see, hear, feel? C. Communicate. Say what you need. K. Kindness. Assume the best. #coaching

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There are many troubles in our world. It’s important we also notice the sense of safety & peace which is also present. When we still the clamour in our own minds we can be available to others. We generate #healing & #hope from a place of clarity, not reaction.

Feeling bad about feeling bad? What if your anger is a source of justice? Your anxiety is a call to action? Your grief is a path to connecting with others? What if you stop “trying to be happy” and listen to & trust your experience as it happens? Thoughts from “Night Vision”…

Why wait for the new year to start something new? In The Good Habit Workbook you can find practical advice, effective tips & guided exercises to help you to break free from negative cycles and replace them with positive, productive habits for long-term health and happiness.

It’s done. After 5 yrs. Manuscript for “Running Off The Map” went off y’day to be typeset & dressed as a book. It’s an end to the editing & the beginning of sharing the story of a life transition. Inspired by @RobGMacfarlane incredible “The Wild Places” 🙏🏻 #nature #transitions

In case of interest, I wrote a short piece for Welldoing called ‘5 surprising things about grief’ (as a prelude to my next book on grief, out in May). Grief is love Grief is presence Grief speaks Grief wants fresh air Grief grows you #grief #healing welldoing.org/article/5-surp…