Pause for Thought

I’m often asked, “Why do you do what you do?” In this month’s Pause for Thought, I share some personal insights into why I’m passionate about what I do.

Mike’s Monthly Thoughts and Reflections The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Care staff across the UK embody this principle every day. When I deliver dementia training, I’m continually struck by the dedication, skill and compassion that workers bring to their roles—often under immense pressure and with…

Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is thebravest thing we’ll ever do. February brings two themes together that are close to my heart: Boost Your Self-Esteem Month and LGBT+ History Month. Both invite us to pause and reflect on how we understand ourselves, how we value ourselves and how we treat ourselves….

Mike’s Monthly Thoughts and Reflections Well begun is half done. January is famous for bright, bold resolutions that fade faster than the fairy lights. If you’re already sensing the February Dip, you’re not alone. The issue isn’t you — it’s that we’re encouraged to set big declarations with little scaffolding, high pressure, and very little…