30th Sept 2025 by Chris Johnstone In my work as a trainer and coach for resilience and wellbeing, it is a special thing when I come across something new so useful it makes a real difference. I’m finding that increasingly with the word ‘Thrutopian’ – while I know I’ve mentioned it here before, I’d like to […]
How to face the new hard times with resilience tools that help
I’m noticing a sea change rise in background levels of stress and distress in recent years. Do you see it too? I call it the new hard times. While the pandemic is a factor, Gallup Poll annual surveys show reported levels of negative experiences (like stress and worry) have been gradually rising over the last two […]
What helps when times are hard?
As I’ve navigated through times of personal and professional challenge this year, it has been a while since my last newsletter. I’ve needed to practice what I teach, and I’d love to share with you some of what has helped me. Three guiding ideas stand out. 1) The principle of retreat and return Are you […]