But I might just have the solution — It seems as though there is another contagious disease going around at the moment. No, I’m not talking about the one started in 2019. This one is a much more recent arrival and only affects writers. The disease I am talking about is entitlement. I’ve written about it before but…

Here are my reasons that everyone should give it a try — When I first started out on my writing journey, I didn't want a pen name. I didn’t imagine that I would ever make any serious money out of my writing and couldn’t imagine any circumstances where I would need to be anonymous. …

15 questions that I just can’t find out the answers to — Discovering Medium has been transformative for me. It has been a place for safe experimentation and self-discovery. Since starting to write on here in June 2021, Medium has helped me to develop my writing style, find out what the general public will read (and what they won’t) and at the…

Top tips from a specialist in teenage behaviour — Teenagers are curious beings. They have reached that awkward phase between childhood and independence. As they struggle to explore their identities and find their path in life, hormones and emotions can run high. …

The reality behind the vaguebook status — No doubt you will be familiar with the scenario. A social media contact will check into the local hospital without giving further details about why they are there. A friend will post an angry face without providing any context about what it is about. …

This two-minute read could change your perspective — Is it me or does everyone seem to be hard done by at the moment? Everywhere I look, it seems that people are moaning about how life has treated them unfairly and how others are not giving them the respect that they deserve. If I’m completely honest, I’ve been guilty…

The dos and don’ts for supporting recovery — It can be really hard when a loved one has a problem with alcohol. First of all, you might feel like a helpless onlooker as you observe the harm that they are doing to themselves. …

And the things I wish I had known at the beginning — I discovered Medium half way through June 2021 and it has been an incredible journey. I’m now 50 articles down the line and have achieved a small but steady income from the start, so I thought it was time to share my learning with anyone else who is interested. I…

And the harm you could cause if you do apologise — You have probably heard people say that ‘sorry’ is the hardest word to say. Most of us have experienced that uncomfortable feeling when we have done something wrong and know that we owe others an apology. But are there any circumstances where an apology can do more harm than good? …