Donna
@clearviewminds.bsky.social
Using creativity to explore and bring out the best in others. Skilled facilitator and trainer, writer and NLP practitioner, supporting people through the peaks and troughs in life. As well as helping individuals to explore their inner voice.
Happy New Year! What will make us all #happy in the year ahead? Apart from the obvious! I am making up a list of things that do just this. Here's a pic of a place I go with my beloved boy Bentley that makes me feel happy in an instant. Have a fabulous 2026.
#Happiness #Nature #MentalHealth
#Happiness #Nature #MentalHealth
January 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Happy New Year! What will make us all #happy in the year ahead? Apart from the obvious! I am making up a list of things that do just this. Here's a pic of a place I go with my beloved boy Bentley that makes me feel happy in an instant. Have a fabulous 2026.
#Happiness #Nature #MentalHealth
#Happiness #Nature #MentalHealth
A bit of joy for #Christmas. #Dogs can bring us such #joy. Relax and enjoy this little video. #Have a fabulous #BoxingDay.
December 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM
A bit of joy for #Christmas. #Dogs can bring us such #joy. Relax and enjoy this little video. #Have a fabulous #BoxingDay.
Hello gorgeous people
Sorry been under the weather lately, and with xmas coming just pacing myself. Yesterday I opted for the train and was struck by the carriage notice.
Take time to breathe and take time for yourself, just yourself and not become broken. Have a lovely break.
Merry Christmas!
Sorry been under the weather lately, and with xmas coming just pacing myself. Yesterday I opted for the train and was struck by the carriage notice.
Take time to breathe and take time for yourself, just yourself and not become broken. Have a lovely break.
Merry Christmas!
December 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Hello gorgeous people
Sorry been under the weather lately, and with xmas coming just pacing myself. Yesterday I opted for the train and was struck by the carriage notice.
Take time to breathe and take time for yourself, just yourself and not become broken. Have a lovely break.
Merry Christmas!
Sorry been under the weather lately, and with xmas coming just pacing myself. Yesterday I opted for the train and was struck by the carriage notice.
Take time to breathe and take time for yourself, just yourself and not become broken. Have a lovely break.
Merry Christmas!
Sit for a minute. When did you last think about your own selfcare? Too busy ticking off lists, forget to breathe, reflect on how far we've come. Come to the waters edge, capture the #serenity. What if we changed life a little? Picture it.
#selfcare #reflection #mentalwellbeing #focusonyourself
#selfcare #reflection #mentalwellbeing #focusonyourself
November 27, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Sit for a minute. When did you last think about your own selfcare? Too busy ticking off lists, forget to breathe, reflect on how far we've come. Come to the waters edge, capture the #serenity. What if we changed life a little? Picture it.
#selfcare #reflection #mentalwellbeing #focusonyourself
#selfcare #reflection #mentalwellbeing #focusonyourself
Fancy a trip to #stirlinglibrary - 10th of December then join us at this free event. Delighted to be with such wonderful poets, be #inspired. Find out why listening to #poetry is such fun.
#writingcommunity #booklovers #poetry #writingcommunity #creativewriting #CommunityEvent #Stirling
#writingcommunity #booklovers #poetry #writingcommunity #creativewriting #CommunityEvent #Stirling
November 22, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Fancy a trip to #stirlinglibrary - 10th of December then join us at this free event. Delighted to be with such wonderful poets, be #inspired. Find out why listening to #poetry is such fun.
#writingcommunity #booklovers #poetry #writingcommunity #creativewriting #CommunityEvent #Stirling
#writingcommunity #booklovers #poetry #writingcommunity #creativewriting #CommunityEvent #Stirling
It has been a strange one this week - I've had to take some time out from social media but starting to plan for the Christmas Run. Yes not long now! For now why not join me for an hour of #fun #creativity #creativewriting and have your #CreativityUnleashed. Thanks to Lyle Gateway for hosting.
November 21, 2025 at 4:26 PM
It has been a strange one this week - I've had to take some time out from social media but starting to plan for the Christmas Run. Yes not long now! For now why not join me for an hour of #fun #creativity #creativewriting and have your #CreativityUnleashed. Thanks to Lyle Gateway for hosting.
What a week last week was! So delighted to be able to share my work and inspire others to be creative. Tomorrow I am running a free taster session at Lyle Gateway, 31 Union Street, Greenock. What better way to enjoy the morning? lunch - what could be better.
#creativewriting #fun #CommunityEvent
#creativewriting #fun #CommunityEvent
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
What a week last week was! So delighted to be able to share my work and inspire others to be creative. Tomorrow I am running a free taster session at Lyle Gateway, 31 Union Street, Greenock. What better way to enjoy the morning? lunch - what could be better.
#creativewriting #fun #CommunityEvent
#creativewriting #fun #CommunityEvent
There's a terrific course that starts on the 27th of October - ideal for business startups or those needing extra support. Having worked personally with Colin I would highly recommend him.
#business #businessgrowth #businessowner #businesssuccess
colincoaching.com/courses/star...
#business #businessgrowth #businessowner #businesssuccess
colincoaching.com/courses/star...
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October 11, 2025 at 10:43 AM
There's a terrific course that starts on the 27th of October - ideal for business startups or those needing extra support. Having worked personally with Colin I would highly recommend him.
#business #businessgrowth #businessowner #businesssuccess
colincoaching.com/courses/star...
#business #businessgrowth #businessowner #businesssuccess
colincoaching.com/courses/star...
Delighted to be sharing the platform so to speak with Charlie Gracie tonight at Balloch Open Mic based at Balloch House Hotel - kick off 7pm.
www.instagram.com/stories/donn... #writerscommunity
www.instagram.com/stories/donn... #writerscommunity
October 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Delighted to be sharing the platform so to speak with Charlie Gracie tonight at Balloch Open Mic based at Balloch House Hotel - kick off 7pm.
www.instagram.com/stories/donn... #writerscommunity
www.instagram.com/stories/donn... #writerscommunity
Hi there, a wonderful though wet day yesterday at Castle Semple - Embracing Nature, Inspiring Creativity & even had a four legged attendee who was very good indeed!
#creativecommunity #creativewriting #doglover #castlesemple #lochwinnoch #wyllieum #lylegateway
Watch out for more events, coming soon.
#creativecommunity #creativewriting #doglover #castlesemple #lochwinnoch #wyllieum #lylegateway
Watch out for more events, coming soon.
September 30, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Hi there, a wonderful though wet day yesterday at Castle Semple - Embracing Nature, Inspiring Creativity & even had a four legged attendee who was very good indeed!
#creativecommunity #creativewriting #doglover #castlesemple #lochwinnoch #wyllieum #lylegateway
Watch out for more events, coming soon.
#creativecommunity #creativewriting #doglover #castlesemple #lochwinnoch #wyllieum #lylegateway
Watch out for more events, coming soon.
Cheese or fruit, what looks the most appealing? Preparing ahead for my writing retreat on Monday the 29th at Castle Semple! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1702605010....
#creativewriting #nature
#creativewriting #nature
September 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Cheese or fruit, what looks the most appealing? Preparing ahead for my writing retreat on Monday the 29th at Castle Semple! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1702605010....
#creativewriting #nature
#creativewriting #nature
Today is an equinox day - the second of the year where the day time and night time are nearly equal. What are you doing to make this stand out? It's the start of an exciting week, what is on your agenda?
September 22, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Today is an equinox day - the second of the year where the day time and night time are nearly equal. What are you doing to make this stand out? It's the start of an exciting week, what is on your agenda?
Hi, headed out for my 1st ever morning swim, dreaming of gorgeous sunrises & calm waters. Reality was somewhat different! Although cold, it's a great buzz after. Interested? Check out: instagram.com/barcraigs_sw...
a lovely, friendly group of people and go #wildswimming.
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a lovely, friendly group of people and go #wildswimming.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Hi, headed out for my 1st ever morning swim, dreaming of gorgeous sunrises & calm waters. Reality was somewhat different! Although cold, it's a great buzz after. Interested? Check out: instagram.com/barcraigs_sw...
a lovely, friendly group of people and go #wildswimming.
Zoom in for more detail.
a lovely, friendly group of people and go #wildswimming.
Zoom in for more detail.
As you may or may not know I run #health and #wellbeing classes as well as #creativewriting and #coaching. Here is a workout for your eyes today from a friendly little bird who comes to see us daily! Please excuse the amateur videoing - he is so quick!
Have #fun!
Have #fun!
September 17, 2025 at 11:43 AM
As you may or may not know I run #health and #wellbeing classes as well as #creativewriting and #coaching. Here is a workout for your eyes today from a friendly little bird who comes to see us daily! Please excuse the amateur videoing - he is so quick!
Have #fun!
Have #fun!
Hi Peeps
How are you all doing? Just thought I would send this for a bit of fun! Always good on a Monday. What comes to mind when you see this? Inspired to write a few lines...go for it!
#creativewriting #fun #inspiring
How are you all doing? Just thought I would send this for a bit of fun! Always good on a Monday. What comes to mind when you see this? Inspired to write a few lines...go for it!
#creativewriting #fun #inspiring
September 15, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Hi Peeps
How are you all doing? Just thought I would send this for a bit of fun! Always good on a Monday. What comes to mind when you see this? Inspired to write a few lines...go for it!
#creativewriting #fun #inspiring
How are you all doing? Just thought I would send this for a bit of fun! Always good on a Monday. What comes to mind when you see this? Inspired to write a few lines...go for it!
#creativewriting #fun #inspiring
Hi there, how is Monday shaping up? Free on Friday(12th) at 12 noon? We'd love to see you at Lyle Gateway, 31 Union Street, Greenock when the Shed Writers will be performing from their anthology - Summer Notes. This is a free event and grab a cuppa from there, its lovely there.
#stories #poetry
#stories #poetry
September 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Come and join us on the 12th of September at 12 noon for this free event, where we will be reading from our new anthology of summer highlights over the years.
Location Lyle Gateway, 31 Union Street, Greenock.
#Poetry #Stories #Laughter #Community #Inverclyde #Greenock #Inspiration
Location Lyle Gateway, 31 Union Street, Greenock.
#Poetry #Stories #Laughter #Community #Inverclyde #Greenock #Inspiration
September 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Come and join us on the 12th of September at 12 noon for this free event, where we will be reading from our new anthology of summer highlights over the years.
Location Lyle Gateway, 31 Union Street, Greenock.
#Poetry #Stories #Laughter #Community #Inverclyde #Greenock #Inspiration
Location Lyle Gateway, 31 Union Street, Greenock.
#Poetry #Stories #Laughter #Community #Inverclyde #Greenock #Inspiration
A big thank you to all - to support my book launch with fellow poet Val Waldron.
To Seahorse Publications for your faith in this collection celebrating women & their impact on every one of us, Derek Mitchell for the book cover & Colin for the pics. Check us out: seahorsepublications.com/catalogue/
To Seahorse Publications for your faith in this collection celebrating women & their impact on every one of us, Derek Mitchell for the book cover & Colin for the pics. Check us out: seahorsepublications.com/catalogue/
September 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
A big thank you to all - to support my book launch with fellow poet Val Waldron.
To Seahorse Publications for your faith in this collection celebrating women & their impact on every one of us, Derek Mitchell for the book cover & Colin for the pics. Check us out: seahorsepublications.com/catalogue/
To Seahorse Publications for your faith in this collection celebrating women & their impact on every one of us, Derek Mitchell for the book cover & Colin for the pics. Check us out: seahorsepublications.com/catalogue/
I've started wild swimming, joyous! An acrostic poem -
Water
Intoxicating
Levelling
Destroying
Stress
With its power to cocoon
Injects endorphins into
Muted bodies laden down with overwork
Massages worry away
In its comforting embrace
Never fails to
Give
Donna Bryson
Have a fab day!
#poetry
Water
Intoxicating
Levelling
Destroying
Stress
With its power to cocoon
Injects endorphins into
Muted bodies laden down with overwork
Massages worry away
In its comforting embrace
Never fails to
Give
Donna Bryson
Have a fab day!
#poetry
August 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
I've started wild swimming, joyous! An acrostic poem -
Water
Intoxicating
Levelling
Destroying
Stress
With its power to cocoon
Injects endorphins into
Muted bodies laden down with overwork
Massages worry away
In its comforting embrace
Never fails to
Give
Donna Bryson
Have a fab day!
#poetry
Water
Intoxicating
Levelling
Destroying
Stress
With its power to cocoon
Injects endorphins into
Muted bodies laden down with overwork
Massages worry away
In its comforting embrace
Never fails to
Give
Donna Bryson
Have a fab day!
#poetry
Thank you @ShantyMinister for sharing this joyful clip which just makes your heart sing. Have a beautiful day everyone.
#music #joy #happiness
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#music #joy #happiness
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August 28, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Thank you @ShantyMinister for sharing this joyful clip which just makes your heart sing. Have a beautiful day everyone.
#music #joy #happiness
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#music #joy #happiness
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Hi there, hope this week is going well. I am running a workshop on Monday the 29th of September on the beautiful banks of Castle Semple in Lochwinnoch. Using nature & our senses we will explore writing through a variety of genres. Come, share ideas and enjoy creative writing.
#writing #workshop
#writing #workshop
August 26, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I'm part of the Shed Writers a local writing group in Inverclyde. Our second anthology is out and we're on a wee tour, first gig the 17th of Sept to hear us perform stories and poems based on summer at the www.facebook.com/kilmacolmwin...
#creativity #entertainment #socialevents
Kick off 7pm.
#creativity #entertainment #socialevents
Kick off 7pm.
August 25, 2025 at 11:03 AM
I'm part of the Shed Writers a local writing group in Inverclyde. Our second anthology is out and we're on a wee tour, first gig the 17th of Sept to hear us perform stories and poems based on summer at the www.facebook.com/kilmacolmwin...
#creativity #entertainment #socialevents
Kick off 7pm.
#creativity #entertainment #socialevents
Kick off 7pm.
Morning everyone, very busy day yesterday so cleared my head last night with some #wildswimming at Barcraigs Reservoir, joining the Barcraigs Open Water Swimmers... beautiful night - check them out at: barcraigsopenwater.org.
#health #MentalHealth #naturelovers #swimming
Have a great day everyone!
#health #MentalHealth #naturelovers #swimming
Have a great day everyone!
August 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Morning everyone, very busy day yesterday so cleared my head last night with some #wildswimming at Barcraigs Reservoir, joining the Barcraigs Open Water Swimmers... beautiful night - check them out at: barcraigsopenwater.org.
#health #MentalHealth #naturelovers #swimming
Have a great day everyone!
#health #MentalHealth #naturelovers #swimming
Have a great day everyone!
Hi if you haven't had a relaxing day I do hope you have a relaxing evening, given it is National Relaxation Day. Thanks to Brian Bilston for sharing, your wry humour is intoxicating.
#Poetry #Relaxation #Fun #Writing
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#Poetry #Relaxation #Fun #Writing
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Happy National Relaxation Day to all those who celebrate.
August 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Hi if you haven't had a relaxing day I do hope you have a relaxing evening, given it is National Relaxation Day. Thanks to Brian Bilston for sharing, your wry humour is intoxicating.
#Poetry #Relaxation #Fun #Writing
bsky.app/profile/bria...
#Poetry #Relaxation #Fun #Writing
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