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Receiving (Christmas) Gifts
Christmas, it’s here again. In previous years I’ve written about my experiences with Christmas, so definitely go back and check those out...

Mike Douglas
Dec 16, 20213 min read


The Future Is Not Guaranteed
Thinking about the future is still so strange. I woke up, kind of. I was half awake and half asleep. And my mind drifted to the thought...

Mike Douglas
Oct 27, 20213 min read


Tiredness & Frustration
Tiredness and frustration can come from seemingly nowhere. Last night after a normal days work I got very worked up and just went to bed,...

Mike Douglas
Sep 30, 20213 min read


Ted Lasso - Panic
I believe we subscribed to Apple TV around October November 2019, when I updated my phone and got 3 months free. Since then I have been...

Mike Douglas
Sep 22, 20214 min read


Getting Married
What a month it has been! I have had a few occasions where I have wanted to sit down and write what I am thinking or feeling, but there...

Mike Douglas
Sep 2, 20215 min read


How Is It A Birthday Again
Life can feel like a beautiful struggle sometimes. There’s beauty, there’s wonder, there’s promise. But there’s also pain, sadness,...

Mike Douglas
Jun 25, 20213 min read


First Gym Visit Since...
This week I had my first gym visit in such as long time. It has been, I think, 15 months, you know since when. Prior to that gap I had...

Mike Douglas
May 28, 20214 min read


#JaackMaatesGoldenTicket
I didn’t get there in time to find #JaackMaatesGoldenTicket, but annoyingly I did get to the corner in time to see the person who did....

Mike Douglas
May 19, 20212 min read


Mental Health Awareness Week & The Outdoors
It's this years Mental Health Awareness Week! Or rather it will be, as I am writing this one week before MHAW. **Check me out in my local...

Mike Douglas
May 10, 20214 min read


Sleeping Anger
The following post was written in the early morning following a horrid nights dream. As with most of my recent personal mental health...

Mike Douglas
Mar 3, 20213 min read


Being Tired & Acknowledging It
Last week I rounded off a couple of very busy weeks and I was pretty tired. So much so I didn't get to posting this blog entry until...

Mike Douglas
Feb 15, 20212 min read


Still No Running
It's been 3 months and still no running. But, there is hope for a April return. If you follow my social media you may have previously...

Mike Douglas
Jan 27, 20214 min read


Feeling Flat...
This last weekend, probably the last week, I’ve felt a bit flat. There’s been so many days, evenings and weekends that are basically the...

Mike Douglas
Jan 18, 20212 min read


It Wasn't All Bad...
Well that was a bit crap wasn’t it. 2020 was indeed a very different year. It was a year that truly showed we are not all in the same...

Mike Douglas
Jan 4, 20214 min read


LooseHeadz & Men's Mental Health
I recently found out about the LooseHeadz campaign, which aims to tackle the stigma around male mental health and mental health illness....

Mike Douglas
Dec 4, 20205 min read


200 Podcast Episodes & Blogger Spotlight
What a month November has already been for Open Journal; truly celebrating both aspects of the BlogCast. This month the podcast reached...

Mike Douglas
Nov 15, 20204 min read


Our Engagement Trip
What a few days it's been. So many different emotions, with having finally had our trip, then the new lockdown announcements. So much....

Mike Douglas
Nov 1, 20203 min read


First Dinner Out & Smart Darts
What a year it's been!? I have had moments when March felt like yesterday, and moments when March felt like 2 years ago. It's been...

Mike Douglas
Oct 28, 20204 min read


A Bad Nights Sleep
Last night I had the worse nights sleep for at least 18 months, easily the worst in this house. While things have been busy lately I feel...

Mike Douglas
Oct 25, 20203 min read


Signposting on WMHD
I believe strongly that themed days like today's World Mental Health Day continue to be hugely important. Yes, many more of us are now...

Mike Douglas
Oct 10, 20203 min read
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