Mark Williamson
@markrwilliamson.bsky.social
Passionate about family, friends, cycling, football and trying to make the world a bit happier & kinder. Director of @actionhappiness.bsky.social Aston Villa fan
It’s not about having the best stuff. It’s about making the best of what you have
December 13, 2025 at 7:35 AM
It’s not about having the best stuff. It’s about making the best of what you have
If you want to build a new helpful habit, link it to something you already do regularly. ‘Habit-bundling’ turns a good intention into a repeatable action
December 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
If you want to build a new helpful habit, link it to something you already do regularly. ‘Habit-bundling’ turns a good intention into a repeatable action
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Whatever your situation, you can do something to make life happier. Even if you can’t change your situation, you have the potential to feel better, find meaning and make a difference
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December 11, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Whatever your situation, you can do something to make life happier. Even if you can’t change your situation, you have the potential to feel better, find meaning and make a difference
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Look for the “marginal gains” in daily life - those little positive changes that can make things ever so slightly better. Do enough of them over time and you’ll make things massively better
December 11, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Look for the “marginal gains” in daily life - those little positive changes that can make things ever so slightly better. Do enough of them over time and you’ll make things massively better
Be a nice person, but let go of caring what others think about you. Most people are too busy thinking about themselves anyway
December 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Be a nice person, but let go of caring what others think about you. Most people are too busy thinking about themselves anyway
Problems are a feature of life, not a personal curse. Rather than being derailed by them, just try to respond in the calmest and wisest way possible
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Problems are a feature of life, not a personal curse. Rather than being derailed by them, just try to respond in the calmest and wisest way possible
Keep repeating a helpful action until it becomes a regular habit. Then you no longer need to waste energy on self-negotiation or deciding whether to do it
December 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Keep repeating a helpful action until it becomes a regular habit. Then you no longer need to waste energy on self-negotiation or deciding whether to do it
When we remember the finite nature of life, each day becomes precious and even mundane moments are worth appreciating
December 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
When we remember the finite nature of life, each day becomes precious and even mundane moments are worth appreciating
Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Promote what you love instead of bashing what you hate
Whether you’re feeling upbeat or low, having a great week or a rough one, take a moment to just ask yourself: “What’s the most helpful way I can respond to this right now?”
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Whether you’re feeling upbeat or low, having a great week or a rough one, take a moment to just ask yourself: “What’s the most helpful way I can respond to this right now?”
When someone’s upset they usually just want you to listen rather than offer advice
December 4, 2025 at 7:47 AM
When someone’s upset they usually just want you to listen rather than offer advice
Things are the way they are. Accepting the reality in front of you doesn’t mean tolerating it. It means you can see things clearly and choose how to respond
December 3, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Things are the way they are. Accepting the reality in front of you doesn’t mean tolerating it. It means you can see things clearly and choose how to respond
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver” - Maya Angelou #GivingTuesday
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
“I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver” - Maya Angelou #GivingTuesday
Give it a try and see what happens. Action changes how you think more than thinking changes how you act
December 1, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Give it a try and see what happens. Action changes how you think more than thinking changes how you act
Rather than holding a silent complaint or grudge in my head, it’s usually better to share it honestly and try to find a helpful solution
November 30, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Rather than holding a silent complaint or grudge in my head, it’s usually better to share it honestly and try to find a helpful solution
Telling people you trust them encourages them to be trustworthy
November 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Telling people you trust them encourages them to be trustworthy
If I keep being irritated by someone who refuses to change, I am also refusing to change. I can’t change them, but I can change my response
November 28, 2025 at 7:29 AM
If I keep being irritated by someone who refuses to change, I am also refusing to change. I can’t change them, but I can change my response
It’s less important how fast you’re getting there. It’s more important you’re climbing the right mountain
November 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
It’s less important how fast you’re getting there. It’s more important you’re climbing the right mountain
Our emotions and beliefs are contagious. By choosing to share hope and optimism, rather than despair or anger, you have a positive ripple effect
November 26, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Our emotions and beliefs are contagious. By choosing to share hope and optimism, rather than despair or anger, you have a positive ripple effect
If it matters AND you can change it, do something. But if you can’t change it, or it doesn’t really matter, let it go
November 25, 2025 at 10:06 AM
If it matters AND you can change it, do something. But if you can’t change it, or it doesn’t really matter, let it go
Avoid the trap of feeling a relentless need to achieve. You are not falling behind! Life is here and now - and whatever you can do today is enough
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Avoid the trap of feeling a relentless need to achieve. You are not falling behind! Life is here and now - and whatever you can do today is enough
Take time to look up and appreciate the beauty of our precious planet, even on rainy days. We are all part of something bigger
November 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Take time to look up and appreciate the beauty of our precious planet, even on rainy days. We are all part of something bigger
Being willing to say No helps you say Yes to what matters
November 22, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Being willing to say No helps you say Yes to what matters
It’s okay to wish things had turned out differently and still be grateful for where you are
November 21, 2025 at 7:25 AM
It’s okay to wish things had turned out differently and still be grateful for where you are
Give it a go. The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph
November 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Give it a go. The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph