One of my new favourite go-to wholesome films is Next Goal Wins. It’s about the international football team of American Samoa, which has never won a game or even scored a goal before. I love it because of its Polynesian wit and huge heart at the centre of the people and narrative. Before I tell… Continue reading Reminder to set the bar low: it’s more fun!
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Things that are worth tracking & noticing
Taking note of the things you are doing, feeling, experiencing is great feedback. It's data you can use to make changes. Sometimes we just do things without thought and this is worrying because it might be contributing to (or straight up causing) our biggest problems. I've found that tracking my habits, writing in a journal,… Continue reading Things that are worth tracking & noticing
Book Recommendations for the Grieving Process
I lost my grandad last week and I've looked at my bookshelves wondering what would be the most healing for me to read right now. Grief isn't easy, quick or linear. Along the journey, you may need different things. One week, you want to feel the sadness and explore the grief. Another week, you want… Continue reading Book Recommendations for the Grieving Process
Let me tell you about my grandad
I always leave the 13th May free even if I’ve been blogging a lot in case I want to write about my dad. He passed away 24 years ago. 24 years of writing or thinking about him every 13th May. A date seared into my brain. Never did I think I’d be writing about my… Continue reading Let me tell you about my grandad
Political Jargon Examples for Confident Political Conversations and Navigating Social Issues
I have learned that a lot of us don’t actually know the meanings of the political language being used around us. Over the last year or so, I have learned some new terms so I wanted to help highlight them for you, so we can better understand what we read and hear in the news… Continue reading Political Jargon Examples for Confident Political Conversations and Navigating Social Issues
Capitalism Breeds Heartlessness: Workplaces Don’t Support Our Lows
A number of my friends and family have shared difficulties they have had with their workplace now that they are facing illness (physical or mental) and it's shining a light on the ugly core of capitalism. Why are the low points of your employees' lives such an inconvenience? Why is supporting your employees through struggle… Continue reading Capitalism Breeds Heartlessness: Workplaces Don’t Support Our Lows
Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
It felt euphoric this weekend and last to stand and support the runners of the Manchester Marathon and the Stratford-Upon-Avon Half and Full Marathon. I was there to support my husband and sister respectively. I made signs. I ran around to ensure I saw them at different spots. The spectators are important because they inspire… Continue reading Jealous of this weekend’s runners: destined to be a spectator and never a participant?
Over 6 months working from home – my thoughts
I changed jobs completely and went from working in a fast-paced, busy environment (a mainstream senior school) to working from home 4-5 days a week (in admissions for a university)! The big change was scary, but it was the best decision I could have made for many reasons. Now that it's been almost 8 months,… Continue reading Over 6 months working from home – my thoughts
How to Make Reading Fun Again
I’ve not been enjoying my reading very much so far this year. And that’s sad! Reading is an amazing hobby that is so good for us, but I feel that I, like many others, have taken some of the fun out of it. Here are some ideas I have for how to enjoy reading again… Continue reading How to Make Reading Fun Again
Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
That's it, our last day in this house. A house that felt like home since 2022. A place that saved us from our last rented home which didn't turn out too well in the end. Convenient location, perfect size, space to make our own. And while we are moving on to bigger and better (hopefully),… Continue reading Saying Goodbye: Mourning the End of a Chapter
S. R. Crawford 