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As life gets hectic in the run-up to Christmas, it can be all too easy to forget the power of simply stepping back. Taking a moment, as seen in Jonathan Bailey’s touching “Sesame Street” exchange with Elmo, is a simple but profound act: pausing to breathe, reflect, and just be, no matter what’s happening in life. There’s nothing to feel guilty about when you take a break and do nothing; these pauses are vital for wellbeing. Sometimes, letting yourself slow down for a moment i

As the colder months set in, many of us pause to take stock of the year behind us. For those navigating separation or considering divorce, this season is often especially challenging. With Good Divorce Week now drawing to a close - a national campaign promoting kinder, healthier approaches to separation and family law - we’re invited to reflect on how we can handle endings with more compassion. This campaign is a timely reminder that taking a positive, constructive approach t

Family law demands a rare balance of emotional stamina and sharp thinking. You deal with clients at breaking point, navigating conflict, grief and trauma on a daily basis, while guiding them through some of the hardest decisions of their lives. It’s not just the law you’re managing but the human fallout that comes with it. And through it all, you’re expected to stay calm, composed and relentlessly available.   But that kind of pressure takes its toll. Compassion fatigue, depl

Comedian John Bishop recently said “I’m just a dad. I’ve got three sons and one of them happens to fancy men. That’s it. I don’t see why that’s so hard for people to get their head around”.  His words have been widely praised and understandably so.  Many parents wish they felt that same sense of calm and clarity. But for some, hearing statements like that brings up something unexpected - shame. Shame because it is hard for you. Not because you don’t love your child, but becau

World Mental Health Day, marked each year on October 10, reminds us just how essential it is to invest in our mental health and...

If you’ve seen the recent headlines, you’ll know that UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves was spotted in tears on the front bench. It’s sparked...