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mental health at christmas

Mental Health at Christmas: Fantastic tips for coping this year

December 14, 2021 Martin Main sections, Midlife Health & Fitness

The Christmas and New Year might seriously affect mental health, the pressure and expectations can be grave, which is why coping strategies are as important as ever.

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Post-lockdown anxiety is a thing

It’s party time! Why post-lockdown anxiety can be exhausting for the middle-aged

May 18, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness

A middle aged friend of mine claimed to be “exhausted” this week from post-lockdown anxiety. This came after spending two consecutive nights socialising, and being

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Decision making with a coin

Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision

March 15, 2021 Martin Midlife Health & Fitness, Midlife Issues

If you are struggling with decision making, the answer may be a lot simpler than you think And making a decision will make you happier than not making one at all.

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Feature: Hip Replacement

hip replacement story starting with arthritis
A hip replacement story, from initial twinge to running around post op.

Working lives

  • CEO career Shockingly I won’t be the next CEO. So what is midlife career end-game?
  • Work meetings need a good room Are your work meetings a disaster? 6 things you can do to stop wasting your life.
  • Work distractions I’m no “Distraction Dave”. Why your phone and email are more dangerous work distractions than me.

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Health, Fitness and Hips

  • Keep the man happy in your head Frustrated with a boring middle age existence. You need to be more Don…
  • hip replacement story starting with arthritis Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in leaps and bounds. Sadly not. (Part 5)
  • Alcohol impacts “I’m never going out again”, says man after post-lockdown bender. How alcohol impacts your body.
  • Marvin the paranoid android Marvin the Paranoid Android describes midlife perfectly. Read how, and what you can do differently

Most Liked Posts

  • 12 months after - a total hip replacement recovery story....
  • Total hip replacement recovery story. Painfully limping along in weeks...
  • 18 months after my hip replacement and some bad habits...
  • Hip replacement recovery days 6 to 21. Coming on in...

Ask Marvin Answered…

  • Father Christmas is fat, grey and old. I’m exactly the same, and yet no one wants me in their house at Christmas. What can I do?
    Aunt Marvin
  • My work suit no longer fits, and my birthday suit isn’t what it was. What can I do before I return to the office?
    Aunt Marvin
  • I have been offered a promotion at work but it could mean sacrificing my friends. Should I take it?
    Aunt Marvin

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  • Decision making with a coin Decision making stressing you out? Here’s some tips for making that difficult decision
  • Erotic fiction Writing exciting erotic stories gets great followings. Just don’t tell your other half.
  • Canal boat holiday better tgan camping? Camping or canal boat holiday? What’s better for grumpy middle aged men?

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    July 26, 2021
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