Archive - Letters to a Scared Boy Called Tom

Dear Burnt-Out Me: It’s Time to Reroute

A letter to the version of me who thought exhaustion was proof of hard work.

Jul 7 •

June 2025

Heart Surgery, PTSD, and a Beautiful Nurse: How I Lost My Mind (and My Gown)

A true tale of panic, perspective, and flirting with the angel of the NHS while trying not to die (or flash too many people).

Jun 11 •

April 2025

The Pain was Like Nothing Else

but mindfulness helped save my life that day

Apr 22 •

December 2024

I Had No Choice but to Reinvent Myself

What About You?

Dec 28, 2024 •

November 2024

How to Leverage the Power of Questions

and watch your curiosity grow

Nov 11, 2024 •

Get More Curious

and watch your creativity spark

Nov 1, 2024 •

October 2024

September 2024

Start Living Your Values

and watch your happiness levels soar!

Sep 12, 2024 •

August 2024

What Do I Need To Do To Start Living and Having Fun?

Surely this needs to be something big, right?

Aug 24, 2024 •

Life Is Too Short

And You Are Afraid To Live It To The Full

Aug 16, 2024 •

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