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Welcome to the blog. This is where you can find the latest posts from the ConveRSE Community. We have invited a range of people with different background and experiences to contribute to this blog, so you can find a wide range of stories, tips and advice on self-care and mental health.
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The Journey
18 May 2020
18 May 2020
Last year, I wrote a short story for a competition by Mind, the mental health charity. The story, ‘The Journey’, was shortlisted but didn’t win any of the top prizes. Given that I wrote the story specifically for the competition, I didn’t really know what else to do with it,...
I Am Your Father - Part 8: Season 1 Bonus Content, Bloopers and Deleted Scenes
01 May 2020
01 May 2020
18th April 2020 (Week 40)
Learning Blender
11 Apr 2020
11 Apr 2020
A lot of people seem to be struggling to find things do with their time recently, but I’ve actually been quite enjoying the lockdown at times as there is loads of stuff that I rarely have the time to pursue. So, I thought I’d share some ideas to help you fill...
Let's Talk About... Sleep and Insomnia
04 Apr 2020
04 Apr 2020
So, this is the first entry in what I’m calling “Let’s Talk About…”, which is based on my personal battle with mental health problems, my notes from therapy and my own research/experience of trying to live a happier life.
I Am Your Father - Part 7: Well, F**k!
02 Apr 2020
02 Apr 2020
2nd April 2020 (38 weeks)
'Happy' by Derren Brown
01 Apr 2020
01 Apr 2020
A while back, I reviewed Sarah Millican’s brilliant book “How To Be Champion”, which was part autobiography, part joke collection and part self-help book. On a similar theme, I’d like to discuss another book I’ve been reading recently; “Happy” by mentalist, illusionist and warlock Derren Brown. Or, to give it...
A Sense of Perspective
26 Mar 2020
26 Mar 2020
Now seems like as good a time as any to discuss a key realisation that has helped me to make sense of the world. I’ve noticed that people don’t always seem to distinguish between ‘The General’ and ‘The Specific’. So what? Well, it can be an important distinction. Let me try...