HEY, ARE YOU OKAY?

HEY, ARE YOU OKAY?

“Are you okay?” Three little words that can transform, encourage and initiate thought and conversation. Last week, September 12th, was RUOK day and maybe you checked out the website; for yourself, your friends, family, even the animals (well maybe that’s just us here...
MONDAYITIS

MONDAYITIS

Mondayitis. Is that even a word? Well, yes it is according to the Urban Dictionary who suggests Mondayitis is even worse after a big weekend! So what exactly is Mondayitis? It’s that feeling of dread and sadness, of tiredness and apathy of the inevitability that lies...
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF SOMEONE IS NOT OKAY?

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF SOMEONE IS NOT OKAY?

Our last blog focused on asking a friend, family member or anyone you think needs a helping hand “Are you okay?” Well, what happens after that? The person might say “yeah, I’m okay” or they might fuel a conversation by giving you a bit more information, or they could...
THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

THE TRUE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS

It’s that time of year again. The thing about Christmas that is most noticeable to this writer is the air of positivity and cheeriness as we go about our day-to-day activities. During this festive season people seem nicer, more patient (perhaps not in busy car parks!...