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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


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


Pet Bloggers & Awards
I recently attended two blogging related events in London, and it was great to see the continued and developing respect given to blogging...

Mike Douglas
Dec 11, 20182 min read


MHBlogAwards - Sponsors & Guests
It's nearly time, after over 18 months of thoughts, ideas and discussions. The Mental Health Blog Awards are just around the corner. I am...

Mike Douglas
Jul 19, 20184 min read


It's Flipping Christmas
I'm sure you have noticed by now, but if by some very slim chance you haven't been informed. Its bloody Christmas time! Faceplam emoji is...

Mike Douglas
Nov 30, 20172 min read


What a weekend...
Blimey what a lot of 'talking' theres been this weekend. I must admit I did make a mistake I need to learn from. Just don't reply! Your...

Mike Douglas
Nov 12, 20174 min read


Bye Summer
Its September time and that means back to school, college, uni and work for many of us. Summer is about to be a distant memory. Like last...

Mike Douglas
Sep 7, 20173 min read


The Hate Gang
Theres been so much hate lately. Its almost unbelievable! Usually I would do my best to ignore this, but it has affected my life and my...

Mike Douglas
Aug 20, 20174 min read


#ILiveItIBlogIt
I am super excited today, as its finally launch day for the #ILiveItIBlogIt campaign. The campaign, created and led by John, has been a...

Mike Douglas
Aug 13, 20173 min read


Taking a Rest
I have taken a bit of a step back the last 2 or so weeks. There have been a few things going on in the world that have meant that I...

Mike Douglas
Jun 1, 20174 min read


New Schedule
Hey Guys! So Ive been trying loads of new things this year, with the blog, podcast and with vlogging too. In fact its kind of got a bit...

Mike Douglas
Mar 8, 20174 min read


Blogging, The People
This is the first time in a long time that I've really thought about whether I should write a particular post. That says something coming...

Mike Douglas
Feb 8, 20173 min read


Lifestyle Starter - 2016 Highlights
As you may have seen from some of the latest tweets, Mike's Open Journal will now include more 'lifestyle' posts. There has been a few...

Mike Douglas
Dec 24, 20164 min read


MacBook Plus...
How pretty is my new MacBook?! Its just so pretty. So pretty. Those that follow my twitter (@Mike_Douglas_) will know that over the last...

Mike Douglas
Dec 11, 20164 min read


Talking with Friends - Sick Not Weak
Check out my Guest Blog on Sick Not Weak - Talking with Friends #blogging #friends #SickNotWeak

Mike Douglas
Nov 2, 20161 min read


Workshops, podcasts and blogging
I guess there is two bits of news I will be focusing on in this writing journey. As this is a bit of a 'what's been going on' post. One,...

Mike Douglas
Oct 11, 20164 min read
Podcast Update
Hello again. I've had a few podcast episodes now and I have to say I've enjoyed every one of them. It's been an interesting progression...

Mike Douglas
Sep 3, 20162 min read
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