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
Allow yourself to stop doing some things, so you have more time for the thing that really matters
January 7, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Allow yourself to stop doing some things, so you have more time for the thing that really matters
Life often doesn’t go to plan and there’s lots we can’t control. Our control lies in how we choose to respond
January 6, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Life often doesn’t go to plan and there’s lots we can’t control. Our control lies in how we choose to respond
If something matters, don’t just imagine doing it someday. Start by taking the first small step towards it today
January 5, 2026 at 8:25 AM
If something matters, don’t just imagine doing it someday. Start by taking the first small step towards it today
Note to fellow people-pleasers: saying No to someone else’s priority can help you say Yes to your priority
January 4, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Note to fellow people-pleasers: saying No to someone else’s priority can help you say Yes to your priority
Spend time making new memories with old friends
January 3, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Spend time making new memories with old friends
If you want to adopt a behaviour, make it as easy as possible to do - eg leave your running kit out and arrange to go with a friend
January 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
If you want to adopt a behaviour, make it as easy as possible to do - eg leave your running kit out and arrange to go with a friend
To create a new habit, start with the simplest possible version and repeat until it becomes automatic. Once consistent you can expand it
January 1, 2026 at 9:32 AM
To create a new habit, start with the simplest possible version and repeat until it becomes automatic. Once consistent you can expand it
The new year brings a fresh start, but first take a moment to appreciate all the things you managed to do this past year
December 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The new year brings a fresh start, but first take a moment to appreciate all the things you managed to do this past year
Nobody’s perfect. Aim to be good enough, focus on daily progress and make time to relax too
December 30, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Nobody’s perfect. Aim to be good enough, focus on daily progress and make time to relax too
The best way to feel less annoyed by other people’s beliefs is by taking time to really understand why they believe them
December 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
The best way to feel less annoyed by other people’s beliefs is by taking time to really understand why they believe them
Instead of worrying what might go wrong, visualise what can go right
December 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Instead of worrying what might go wrong, visualise what can go right
Don’t outsource your sense of self-worth. Your value doesn’t depend on external validation or others’ opinions
December 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Don’t outsource your sense of self-worth. Your value doesn’t depend on external validation or others’ opinions
Being willing to listen to a different perspective is a sign of strength not weakness. Understanding others is vital, even if we don’t agree
December 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Being willing to listen to a different perspective is a sign of strength not weakness. Understanding others is vital, even if we don’t agree
All you need is love
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
All you need is love
Take time today to check in with someone who may be feeling low or alone at this time of year
December 24, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Take time today to check in with someone who may be feeling low or alone at this time of year
Instead of worrying what might go wrong, visualise what can go right
December 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Instead of worrying what might go wrong, visualise what can go right
Busy isn't the same as effective. Instead of always rushing to the next thing, create space to pause and reflect. Then you can move forward calmly and with purpose
December 22, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Busy isn't the same as effective. Instead of always rushing to the next thing, create space to pause and reflect. Then you can move forward calmly and with purpose
Find something to look forward to. This brings joy in advance, even if things then don’t quite go to plan
December 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Find something to look forward to. This brings joy in advance, even if things then don’t quite go to plan
The most important thing is to keep the most important thing as the most important thing
December 20, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The most important thing is to keep the most important thing as the most important thing
Things often go wrong. When they do, instead of “arghh, why me!?” try asking “what can I learn from this or do differently next time?”
December 19, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Things often go wrong. When they do, instead of “arghh, why me!?” try asking “what can I learn from this or do differently next time?”
For people to trust you when you say Yes, you need to trust yourself to say No when needed
December 18, 2025 at 7:47 AM
For people to trust you when you say Yes, you need to trust yourself to say No when needed
"Happiness is not about getting what you want, it’s about enjoying what you have"
Really loved my conversation with Mo Gawdat - so much wisdom for how to survive and thrive in an uncertain world. Now available as a podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/36iW...
Really loved my conversation with Mo Gawdat - so much wisdom for how to survive and thrive in an uncertain world. Now available as a podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/36iW...
Happier Thinking with Mo Gawdat
open.spotify.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:06 AM
"Happiness is not about getting what you want, it’s about enjoying what you have"
Really loved my conversation with Mo Gawdat - so much wisdom for how to survive and thrive in an uncertain world. Now available as a podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/36iW...
Really loved my conversation with Mo Gawdat - so much wisdom for how to survive and thrive in an uncertain world. Now available as a podcast here open.spotify.com/episode/36iW...
Focus less on what you lack and more on what you have; less on what you can’t do and more on what you can
December 17, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Focus less on what you lack and more on what you have; less on what you can’t do and more on what you can
When you’re clear about what really matters, you find more freedom to let go of the other stuff
December 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM
When you’re clear about what really matters, you find more freedom to let go of the other stuff
It’s good to treat people how you’d like to be treated. It’s even better to treat them how THEY like to be treated
December 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
It’s good to treat people how you’d like to be treated. It’s even better to treat them how THEY like to be treated