This episode wasn’t planned.

I sat down to record something else, then something else again, and neither felt right. So instead, I decided to talk honestly about what I’ve actually been doing lately and why.

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been keeping a simple gratitude journal. Nothing strict. Nothing structured, no targets, no optimisation. Just writing down ten things each day that I’m grateful for and noticing what that does to my headspace.

This isn’t advice and it isn’t a system. It’s just a reflection on a small habit that’s been quietly helping me feel more grounded at the start of a new year, especially after that exhausting December we all made it through.

If you’re feeling flat, overwhelmed or a little unsteady right now, this episode might resonate.

Also, if you’re in the UK and could use a place to talk, Andy’s Man Club offers free, confidential peer support every Monday evening across the country at 7pm (except Bank Holidays).

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A reflective look at a small but often overlooked social signal that can quietly shape the conversations we have with the people we might randomly meet.

This isn’t about tactics, it's not about flirting techniques or reading people like puzzles. It’s about awareness, presence and noticing moments of genuine connection as they unfold.

If social situations sometimes leave you second-guessing yourself, or you tend to miss subtle signs because you’re already pulling away, this episode explores that space gently and without any judgement.

A gentle check-in for anyone finding the festive season heavier than expected.

Here's a short, calm message about pressure, expectations, comparison and the quiet strain that can easily build at this time of year, no matter how patient we are. Not everyone feels joyful, social or celebratory in December, and there's nothing wrong with that.

If you’re navigating family dynamics, loneliness, exhaustion or the sense that you should be feeling something you’re not, this episode offers a bit of breathing room and permission to go easy on yourself.