5 Things You Think You Know About Life (But Always Get Wrong)

Life is basically one long ass experiment that we have to take part in. 70 plus years of trial and error where we all try to do our best to make the most of what we have without killing ourselves in the process. It’s a fine line. We all make […]

5 health and fitness myths that you probably believe

The topic of health and fitness is very important to me and is something that I have had a keen interest in for over 14 years now. After picking up various diplomas and certificates related to fitness training in college I started to become interested in bodybuilding and the gym […]

5 Harmful things you need to stop doing today

I don’t know about any of you lot but I’m continually doing things which are either unhealthy or a total waste of time. Worrying about factors that are totally out of my control or stuffing my face with Doughnuts when I should be on a low carb diet. It’s normal, […]

Messi Vs Ronaldo (How to turn a rival into a friend)

(Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) There have been many great comparisons over the years. Pele Vs Maradona, The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones, Federer vs Nadal, Bourbons vs Hobnobs. Yet in today’s world few match ups compare with the two dominant forces in world football right now, Lionel Messi and […]

Shut Up – Your Opinion Is Worthless

Shut up – Your opinion is worthless I haven’t met anyone in ages but I want to give you some dating advice. I’ve only just met you but I know exactly the kind of person you are. My novel is amazing but for some reason the publishers aren’t interested. I’ve […]

Retail is evil – Why I gave up my job

It felt like I had just been hit by a train. Her comment had blindsided me to such an extent that I stood there, open mouthed, struggling to comprehend what I had just heard. Her eyes staring at me intently; her ignorance was astounding but yet I couldn’t respond. I […]

If Murder Was Legal Would You Still Be Alive?

What a title huh? I knew that would get your attention. Don’t worry it wasn’t a sensationalist headline for the sake of it but it’s a question I have asked a fair few people over the years and the majority genuinely have to stop and think about their answer. So […]

How To Shut Down That (negative) Inner Voice

Do you know how to shut down your negative self? That inner voice that tries to belittle and crush your dreams? Whenever we try and do something that challenges us or is outside of our normal comfort zone, it can get a little scary. Initially when we first come up […]

10 Reasons Why Living In The UK Sucks (and why I can’t wait to leave)

There are plenty of things the world knows about the UK and the British in general. Our weather is awful, we drink tea and we bend over whenever the US gets a little frisky. Apparently we also live in castles too which would be fantastic, if a little cold in […]

You Are NOT Your Job

Most of us have had a time in our lives when we meet someone new and that dreaded question rears its ugly head. “So what do you do?” Those words can have a crippling effect on our social interactions, to the point where we can even lie and deceive for […]

Why Self Acceptance Is Key

If you read enough personal development blogs and listen to enough people you will quite often come across some great advice. One such piece of advice that crops up regularly is that you should learn to love yourself. I disagree. You can’t learn to love yourself. It isn’t a skill […]