Health
My Journey with Counselling
Over a year ago, I started counselling. In this post I describe the process and how it changed who I am as a person.
Chris Mear
Blog
The biggest disappointment when England lost in a European Championships Final.
When England lost in the final of Euro 2020 I felt gutted for the players. But soon that feeling was swallowed by disappointment. Not in the players, in the country.
Blogging
26th June 2021: I lied... Big time
It has been a long time since I've posted a blog. Even writing this feels a bit strange, but I want to change that.
Online Presence
Why I Started a Blog
I've been thinking about starting a blog for some time now but never actually committed to it. I had a few people influencing me into committing to the project and these influences are detailed within this post.
Growth
Ever-shifting potential
With a quick google search, you can find thousands of articles and websites with explanations on how to "achieve your full potential" but none of them every explain where your potential comes from and the fact that it changes every day.
Public Journal
24th March 2021: Running
Today I have been thinking about... running. During the first lockdown of 2020 I started running but soon fell out of the habit. This time I'm doing it slightly differently, I'm running with friends.
Public Journal
11th March 2021: Clubhouse
Today I have been thinking about... Clubhouse. It feels like a cheat code, it's like being given a VIP ticket into those expensive restaurants or clubs where CEOs go to talk about their business and mentor each other.
Money
9th March 2021: Cryptocurrency
In the past couple of months, I have become increasingly interested in cryptocurrency as a means to make money 'on the side' as well as investing in stocks and shares.
Mindset
Ask for forgiveness, not for permission
Admiral Grace Hopper said, "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission". I've been thinking about this a lot and what implications it has on my life.
Mindset
The Spotlight Effect: You are Your Own Main Character
Through life we only see our side of the story, like in films; we only have the perspective of the main character and wonder how all the other characters perceive them.
Health
Journaling: How, Why and What You Can Learn from Yourself
In the past year, mainly due to the pandemic, the idea of journaling for mental wellbeing has been something a lot of people are talking about, and for good reason. I explain some of the reasons I journal and what I have learnt from giving it a go.
Mindset
The Words We Use and How They Speak to Us
Language and words are interesting things to think about. We use them every day, all of us. Whether your language is English, French, Spanish, Urdu, sign language (or any others) the chances are you think about how what you say affects the people you are communicating with.