top of page

To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.






















Corona Virus
What a week it's been! A virus the other side of the world (my geography isn't great, but it's a long way away) has gradually made it's...

Mike Douglas
Mar 18, 20203 min read


I've Done Alpha... Again
Yup, I have just finished Alpha for the second time. Quick summary/ spoilers: I haven't converted and I would still recommend the course....

Mike Douglas
Mar 11, 20205 min read


Making Time for Me
It has been a while since I have sat down and written about how I am feeling and what's happening. This week I have a postponement on the...

Mike Douglas
Mar 3, 20204 min read


It’s Time To Get Lost
I‘m delighted to be collaborating with Vue Cinemas on their ‘Get Lost’ campaign focusing on improving wellbeing. We are even providing...

Mike Douglas
Feb 3, 20203 min read


Guildhall Games Festival
This weekend Portsmouth Guildhall has played host to the now annual Guildhall Games Festival. The event provides a great opportunity to...

Mike Douglas
Feb 2, 20203 min read


I Need A Walk
This week I have felt out of sorts and kind of not myself. I wasn’t sure what it was. My screen time is up this week, but not much. I’ve...

Mike Douglas
Jan 18, 20202 min read


10 Wellbeing Tips for Christmas
Mental health at Christmas can be a difficult thing. Last week as part of my day job I sat down and discussed wellbeing tips with a...

Mike Douglas
Nov 27, 20193 min read


Dad is Moving to Spain
It has been an emotional week for me as my Dad finally makes his move to Spain. I am delighted that Dad and Lesley are off to start this...

Mike Douglas
Nov 6, 20194 min read


Blogging Less, But Doing More
Over the last 12 to 18 months I have been writing/ blogging less. While there's a few reasons why (including the podcast) there is...

Mike Douglas
Oct 10, 20192 min read


Discovering Wallington
Gradually over the last week or so I have wondered around my new home village, and already I have found some interesting things. Walking...

Mike Douglas
Sep 18, 20192 min read


Telling Your Own Truth
In the last month or so I have seen a few 'interactions' happening online, some have annoyed me a fair bit, some I've just found...

Mike Douglas
Sep 4, 20194 min read


We've Moved... In Together
It's happened! We did it! Myself and Laura now live together! Wow! New & Emotional It feels new and slightly holiday-ish at the moment, I...

Mike Douglas
Aug 27, 20193 min read


It's Moving Week
It's flipping moving week! I can't quite believe it's just a couple of days till moving. In reality it has been a short amount of time...

Mike Douglas
Aug 13, 20193 min read


It's Me Birthday
That's right, it's me Birthday. I do feel like going with 'its me' means I should have spelt it 'Birffday'. Wow, 33. I think... yer, 33....

Mike Douglas
Jul 6, 20192 min read


Taking Pride in Your Journey
How are you all? I hope you're keeping cool in the heat we are currently experiencing in the UK. I hear it's been super hot in America...

Mike Douglas
Jul 1, 20193 min read


Moving Makes You Think
I wanted to title this post with a moving house pun, alas I couldn't find any short enough for a title. But I enjoyed this one so much...

Mike Douglas
Jun 17, 20193 min read


Starting at the Gym
It's not about losing weight, but that wouldn't hurt. Honestly I do wonder who thinks telling someone "you need to lose weight" is a...

Mike Douglas
Jun 10, 20195 min read


Discovering Fareham - S&L Relaunch
If you read my last post, you'll know I am in the process of moving to Fareham. Part of that exciting journey for me is to discover some...

Mike Douglas
Apr 10, 20193 min read


The Start Of Moving To Fareham
Woosh, life has been busy recently. Weekends are full, evenings are full, I have had weeks where I only see Laura for a few hours, and...

Mike Douglas
Apr 8, 20193 min read


My RED January didn't quite go to plan
I was inspired by a number of you who took part in RED January last year and so made it part of my 2019 500k challenge. The year and the...

Mike Douglas
Feb 10, 20192 min read
bottom of page