Mo growing and more

The mo is progressing at a caterpillar like pace, but the donations are growing at a better rate. So thank you to all that have donated, it means a lot to be able to support a cause close to my head.

Dodge tache!

I have been working this week on practicing the tools in my new book and it certainly helps. Well it helps me to know whether the tools I am writing about in Grumpy Man will be simple and effective. The interesting thing for me now as opposed to previous years is that my writing is more productive. Rather than it being a tool for venting (which can be good) it has been more of a mindfulness exercise. It lets me check in with my mind, take time to think about what I have to be grateful for and dispose of shit that is floating about in my brain.

Next week I will start week two with a focus on breathing and meditation. Nothing new for me there as I already practice that, but I will probably vary the times to see how that helps. If you are interested in what I am doing then feel free to drop me a line. I am always happy to lend an ear and offer my insights into the tools I have used to manage my mental health.

Finally before I log off I would like to say thanks to the people who have supported me over the last year and more. I have a close nit group of friends and I appreciate the help you've given even if it doesn't feel like you've done anything. This book is a testament to how important real friends are in life.

How are you?

Tom :)

Book writing

Movember has been progressing well and my new found moustache is as ginger as I expected it to be. I'd like to say a big thank you to those of you who have donated as the money is going towards a cause close to my heart. Most people know that Movember raises money for Prostate cancer, but it also targets testicular cancer and helps with men's mental health and suicide prevention. The latter two are on my mind (no pun intended) and that is my focus for my fundraising this year.

If you can spare some dollars then head over to our team fundraising page here 

I am keeping this post short as I intend to update a little more in the weeks before Christmas. I have been working on my book to self publish by the end of the year and things are progressing well. I have also decided to "act out" the book as though I was reading it for the first time. This means following the steps that I have written to help others in order to understand how well it works and see if I can improve it before I publish. I am keeping the book extremely simple for this first edition, so that it can be easily picked up by those suffering with depression. In future editions I hope to incorporate more detail from other people's experiences.

I hope that you are all well and look forward to seeing some of you in England when we visit at Christmas.

How are you?

Tom :)