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Category: John Durrant

There is no "I" in struggle

Good Afternoon Everyone — Happy Midweek!

Good Afternoon Everyone — Happy Midweek! I hope your week is going nicely for you so far. 😀 Today’s post is a hard one for me to write, but I wanted to share it because I know many of us go through ups and downs with our mental health — and sometimes just talking about…
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Are Nicknames Good or Bad?

Are Nicknames Good or Bad? Good morning everyone! 👋 I hope you all had an amazing weekend and that your week has got off to a great start. Today’s question is: are nicknames good or bad? Especially for the person who gets called them! When I was a kid, I had a few not-so-nice nicknames…
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When the Bus Never Shows Up: A Rant About First Bus Services

Hey everyone,Hope you’ve all had an amazing weekend and a good start to the week. Today’s post is more of a complaint — aimed at First Bus Services and maybe even the local council. So, here’s what happened. This Afternoon, I was waiting at the bus stop for what felt like forever. Three buses went…
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“A Lesson From My Grandad: Check Your Prescriptions”

Hey good morning everyone! I hope you all had an amazing weekend and that your week has started off well. Today, I want to share a little personal story about why it’s so important to check your medications when you pick them up from the chemist. Yesterday, I saw my doctor and he increased the…
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Donut exercise week 2 for John

Writing a Poem About Donuts 🍩 – My Process Hey everyone, Today I’m writing about the process I used to come up with a poem idea 💡 for a little writing exercise I did with my friend David. And if any of my followers want to join in, feel free—it’s all about having fun with…
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“Believeing in your self isn’t bad -it’s brave

Hey everyone, I hope you’ve had an amazing weekend and are ready for the week ahead. Today, I want to talk about something simple but powerful: believing in yourself—and why it’s not a bad thing to do. Growing up, I often heard things like: “You’re not good enough,” “You won’t be any good at that,”…
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“Living With Confidence: Why I Started My Own Mental Health CIC”

Hey everyone, I hope you’re well and good. I know it’s Friday, but today I’m buzzing to bring you some exciting news. When I first started blogging, I had no idea where it would take me. From writing posts to giving talks, then being invited on podcasts—it’s been a wild ride of growth, nerves, and…
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Expecting the Worst, Leaving Smiling – My Physio Appointment Journey

Hey everyone, hope you’re all doing well and enjoying the cooler weather — I know I am! Although, I’ll be honest, some days still feel way too hot for me. Today, I wanted to talk about something that’s been a long time coming: my physical health and a recent physio appointment I had. I went…
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“Do Diagnosis Help or Hurt? A Personal Take”

“Do Diagnosis Help or Hurt? A Personal Take” Hey everyone!I hope you’re all well and had an amazing weekend. It’s been a bit too hot for my liking lately—I’ve really struggled with the heat this past week! Today, I want to talk about something that means a lot to me: diagnosis—and whether or not they’re…
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“Johnisms: The Random Stuff I Come Out With!”

“Johnisms: The Random Stuff I Come Out With!” Hey everyone! Hope you’re all well and good on this fine new week. I hope your weekend was amazing and you managed to recharge for the days ahead. So today… I thought I’d talk about something that my partner and her family have fondly (or cheekily) named:…
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