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Mark Williamson

@markrwilliamson.bsky.social

320 followers 5 following 330 posts

Passionate about family, friends, cycling, football and trying to make the world a bit happier & kinder. Director of @actionhappiness.bsky.social Aston Villa fan

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 3h

To keep up a good work ethic, you need to have a good rest ethic too 😴

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 1d

Just focus on the best way forward from here

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 2d

Accepting the reality in front of you doesn’t mean tolerating it - it allows you to see things clearly and choose how best to respond

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 3d

Rather than despairing about a difficult situation, find ‘Active Hope’ by looking for the best possible response and taking the next step, however small

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 4d

Stay hopeful. The challenges you’re facing now have the potential to help you learn, grow and build resilience. Things can and do change

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 5d

Instead of trying to suppress difficult feelings, allow yourself to feel them. Then focus on finding helpful ways to respond

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 6d

When you feel things are going badly, remember to ask “compared to what?”. Invariably things could have been a lot worse and there are still reasons to be cheerful

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 7d

Don’t let what happened in the past sabotage the present. There’s no need to suffer twice

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 7d

Our band just released a new track. I’m on guitars and must confess I'm quite chuffed with the atmospheric vibe we've managed to get on this one! Hope you like it & would appreciate any feedback open.spotify.com/track/2CugaI...

Summer Rain

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 8d

This is your one precious life. Remember to appreciate the little things and make the most of today

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 9d

Spread hope not fear. When you see something shocking, think carefully about whether passing it on is helpful. When you see something uplifting, share it to inspire others too

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 10d

Dare to pause in a world that never stops. Notice the sensations in your body and look for something new or beautiful in the world around you

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 11d

You did what you did. It is what it is. Let it go and move on

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 12d

Spend more time on things that bring joy or meaning. Spend less time on things that bring neither

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 13d

People want to feel heard. It’s more important to focus on what they’re really saying than on planning what you’re going to say in reply

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 14d

Unplug to recharge. Give yourself the gift of less screen time and more outdoors time today

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 15d

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Just take the next step

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 16d

Ask yourself: What’s gone well recently? Even on tough days there are things to be thankful for

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 17d

If you’re mainly focused on yourself, do something for someone else today

If you’re mainly helping others, do something to care for yourself today

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 18d

It’s the little things that make life big. Remember to appreciate them

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 19d

We often over-estimate our future capacity. Make things calmer by committing to slightly fewer things

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 20d

Learning to like yourself brings more peace of mind than trying to be liked by everyone else

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 21d

Finding opportunities to laugh together is a great way to disarm tension and make relationships happier

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 22d

Taking the next small step helps you move from uncertainty to agency

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 23d

These two things are both true:

1️⃣ You are worthy of love and appreciation just as you are

2️⃣ It’s worth putting in the effort to be the best version of yourself

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