Christmas is great. But it can also become a time when pressures seem to overwhelm, arguments ensue and other problems raise an ugly head. But one or two simple tips can help us to make the most of the holidays. One of our favourites here at MHD is to plan for Positive DVDs for each… Read More
Simple Yet Effective
I like my old car (111000 miles and counting). It’s paid for and owes me nothing but it was looking a little tatty so I thought I’d treat myself to some new wheel trims. So off to a famous car care store and I priced them up. Own brand about £30. The easiest thing to… Read More
Mini Projects
When a person is low in mood, anything can seem like a gargantuan task – It’s part of the depression mindset. So the person puts off doing things, taking duvet days and letting the chores build up. And then the things that only seemed like big things suddenly really are. And then mood drops further.… Read More
The Milk of Human Kindness
It’s not easy to be cheery when your car has just broken down on a freezing cold December day. But it is precisely these times, the days when a little rain falls in your life, that we have to be at our best. When we face the trials that can blight anyone of us, we… Read More
Glyn’s Blog
It was decided that I would begin to keep a more personal blog here in which I will talk about how I utilise our methods and cognitive and behavioural techniques in maintaining my own mood. I will also examine current affairs for opportunities to give real life examples of our philosophy. I will try to… Read More