Personal Reflections – Dave Thomas's Blog

Sunday — A Little Reset for the Week Ahead

There’s something about a Sunday that feels like the world finally exhales. The inbox slows down, the noise drops, and even the sky seems to take a softer tone, as…

DaveThomas October 18, 2026

Behavioural Psychology Confidence Building Personal Development

The Confidence Loop: How Small Wins Compound

Confidence isn’t a personality trait. It’s a process — a loop — and anyone can run it. Here’s how it works: You take a small action. Not a big leap.…

DaveThomas September 21, 2026

Behavioural Psychology Clarity & Decision Making Personal Growth

The Hidden Cost of Hesitation

Most people think hesitation is harmless. A pause. A delay. A moment to “think things through.” But hesitation has a cost — and it’s almost always paid quietly. The truth…

DaveThomas September 16, 2026

Family & Life Hashtag Holidays Personal Reflections

Respect for Parents Day: A Thank You, A Little Late

Respect for Parents Day: A Thank You, A Little Late There's a particular kind of gratitude that only really arrives once you're old enough to understand what you were actually…

DaveThomas August 1, 2026

Football Grumpy Old Man Humour

GOM World Cup Diary #1: Why Does Every Football Tournament Need an Opening Ceremony?

Why Does Every Football Tournament Need an Opening Ceremony? The football starts tonight. Or at least, that's what I've been told. Personally, I was under the impression that football tournaments…

DaveThomas June 11, 2026

Hashtag Holidays National Dog Day Personal

National Dog Day

The two beautiful dogs in the headline picture, sadly no longer with us, gave my family and me endless hours if fun and entertainment and it pleases me to be…

DaveThomas August 26, 2024

Food for Thought Hashtag Holidays Personal

World Oceans Day – 8th June

World Oceans Day is an annual global observance held on June 8th to raise awareness about the importance of the oceans and promote sustainable management and protection of marine resources.…

DaveThomas June 8, 2023

Food for Thought Time Management

Improve Your Email Persona

I was listening to my Darren Hardy daily inspirational nessage today and it struck a cord with me so I decided to post a message to my site so more…

DaveThomas June 13, 2022

Food for Thought Self-Help

Campaign for Wellbeing in Craft and DIY

When I fully retired, I found myself at a loose end many days and was always getting under my wife’s feet so, after seeing a programme on TV, I joined…

DaveThomas February 25, 2022

Food for Thought Humour Personal

Tokyo Olympics – 2021

It was in 1964 that I was first glued to the television set watching black and white grainy pictures of swimming, athletics and boxing from the first Olympics held in…

DaveThomas August 7, 2021