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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 · 13h

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

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 · 9d

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 · 10d

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 · 11d

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

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 14d

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

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 15d

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 · 16d

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 · 17d

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 · 18d

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

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 19d

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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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 20d

How can we let go and find peace? My conversation with Dr Fred Luskin just out as a podcast - really vital and thought-provoking stuff. Please share & would love to hear what you think 🙏 open.spotify.com/episode/5zTV...

Letting Go, Finding Peace with Dr. Fred Luskin

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 20d

Life mainly consists of ordinary moments, like this one right now. If we can learn to appreciate and be present for more of them, we get so much more out of life

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 21d

In life’s chaos, don’t forget to look around and appreciate the things that are going right

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Mark Williamson @markrwilliamson.bsky.social · 22d

Remember: You are not your thoughts

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