I’m 500 days sober today. 500 days since I put down the wine and picked up a life. And, wow, life has grown immeasurably in that time. I’ve completed some of my best professional work, become vegetarian, started a Masters degree (organisational psychology, since you ask), launched a fashion confidence blog (@awomancalledgeorge https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=vqai3xs20xnk&utm_content=ov6rnfc), presented D&I…
Tag: mental health
Through the waves
I’d travelled the world but rarely dipped a toe in the ocean thanks to forty-odd years extreme fear of the sea. But that was conquered in an intense ten days and gave rise to an immediate and profound effect on mental health and wellbeing, including a withdrawal from anti-depressants. An account of the clear benefits of open water swimming on mental health.
Back from the brink
I haven’t written for a while. To be honest, I couldn’t have, even if I’d wanted to. You see, I’ve been unwell. You might say I’d been burning the candle at both ends, but not in a hedonistic party-type fashion, more of a juggling all the plates all the time type way. And then the…
The Alcohol Experiment
Would taking a drink after so long alcohol-free see me never looking back, or hopping straight back on that sober wagon?
Protected: Normal Service Will Resume.
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Stress: what is it good for?
Stress: the intangible ailment of our generation. But what is the effect of long-term stress on health, business and well-being?
2018; the year I admit to depression
‘Bubbly’, ‘positive’, ‘a breath of fresh air’ – words that others have used to describe me this month. Scroll through my instagram or twitter feeds (@raggedgeorge) and you’ll see mostly upbeat, go-get-em posts from someone that probably looks to have being a grown-up sussed. By any account, I’m a glass half full person, taking the…
5 things that have pissed me off about sobriety
Whilst giving up alcohol has been an overwhelmingly positive experience, there have been a few niggles along the way…
Speak the truth, even if your voice shakes
I haven’t blogged for a while. It’s not because I haven’t had anything to say – trust me, I’m rarely short of something to say. I guess I just lost my confidence.
Has your life gone to the dogs? Then get one!
How homing a dog brought unexpected physical and mental health benefits – and lots of love and happiness!
Fifty Shades of Grey: an end to submission.
Why has going grey caused so much interest? Why do women have to keep up the pretence of youth? Why doesn’t society align age with beauty?
Having it all – am I deluded?
Is it really possible to ‘have it all’ – challenging career, family life and health?
Chance'd Be A Fine Thing 