I've suffered from low self-esteem all my life. Yet it's only recently that I've really come to realise it’s important when it comes to …
Loneliness, and the problem of finding meaning in life
There’s an emptiness I often feel that makes it hard to find meaning in my life. A feeling of desolation. It's not lack of energy, it can't …
Modern society, adoption fantasies and finding your tribe
When I watch TV programmes like Tribes on the BBC or read books such as Don’t Sleep There Are Snakes by linguist Daniel Everett about the …
Psychobabble book review
I don't believe that reading self-help books is a bad idea. Yet the reputation of the self-help industry and its ideas is tarnished and …
Growth is about owning your mistakes
I have made my fair share of mistakes just like anyone. They embarrass me and show me up as the ordinary man that I am. I’m often ashamed to …
There’s nothing wrong with you (probably) – Self worth and why it matters
One of the biggest causes of my social anxiety and depressed feelings is the thought that I'm somehow flawed in a fundamental way. This …
Loneliness by John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick: Book Review
A brief review of the book Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection by John T. Cacioppo and William Patrick. This …
St Ives and my first foray into plein air
The paintings and sketches are just some from a recent St Ives painting short course I attended at the St Ives school of painting. I was …
Demons in the room. Suffering in isolation
I spend so much time on my own either at work or at home. So that when my mind becomes beset with troubles they take on a life of their own. …
