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Lighten the load – why dominoe game rules can remind us about life

I love a family game of dominoes.  As I was playing with my parents and daughter last week, I got to thinking about the strategy I use in each round.  If I have a double…

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You can live with a mental illness but still have great mental health

I have been recording some new podcast episodes for Time for a Mojo Injection season 8 and I was reminded of a great quote that I heard at the Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival.  My lovely guest,…

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Gran’s Chicken Rice – an easy, tasty and healthy dinner for all the family

I think it’s great to have those easy, crowd pleaser dishes to go to when life feels busy.  This is a classic, made by my Mum.  It can be cooked in a big pot and…

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Things I struggle to talk about – Coming back down to earth

I am known for being a bit of an oversharer.  I love it that way, I want people to know who I really am.  But lately I have found that I have some walls up. …

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Thoughts on life, habits and a game of Jenga

Over a game of jenga on Christmas day, I got to thinking about life.  Sometimes we stand tall and strong and it feels like nothing can shake us. Then as time goes on, little pieces…

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