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
Don’t compare how you feel with how others appear on the outside. Everyone is dealing with stuff that isn’t on show
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Don’t compare how you feel with how others appear on the outside. Everyone is dealing with stuff that isn’t on show
November 13, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Being kind often brings out the kindness in other people too
November 12, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Being kind often brings out the kindness in other people too
Small steps add up to big progress. Take the first step, then keep going
November 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Small steps add up to big progress. Take the first step, then keep going
Decide what’s most important today and then make that your most important thing today
November 10, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Decide what’s most important today and then make that your most important thing today
People most in need of love often show it in the most unloving ways
November 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
People most in need of love often show it in the most unloving ways
Try to enjoy good moments and respond to bad ones in good ways
November 8, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Try to enjoy good moments and respond to bad ones in good ways
✅ Make a list of things that bring happiness and fulfilment
📝 Make a list of things you do daily
🤔 Compare the lists
🎯 Adjust accordingly
📝 Make a list of things you do daily
🤔 Compare the lists
🎯 Adjust accordingly
November 7, 2025 at 7:09 AM
✅ Make a list of things that bring happiness and fulfilment
📝 Make a list of things you do daily
🤔 Compare the lists
🎯 Adjust accordingly
📝 Make a list of things you do daily
🤔 Compare the lists
🎯 Adjust accordingly
Reframe anxiety as energy. Use the fact you really care as a motivator rather than a block
November 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Reframe anxiety as energy. Use the fact you really care as a motivator rather than a block
Trying to help is more important than proving you’re right
November 5, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Trying to help is more important than proving you’re right
Anxiety is an understandable response to an uncertain world. But there are helpful things we can do to overcome it. In my recent conversation with Dr Lee David she explains how youtu.be/QzDAshdGcLk?...
How To Beat Anxiety with Dr Lee David
YouTube video by Action for Happiness
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Anxiety is an understandable response to an uncertain world. But there are helpful things we can do to overcome it. In my recent conversation with Dr Lee David she explains how youtu.be/QzDAshdGcLk?...
Stay hopeful. Challenges have the potential to help us learn, grow and build resilience. Things can and do change
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Stay hopeful. Challenges have the potential to help us learn, grow and build resilience. Things can and do change
Being active is a great mood booster. So to get your day going, get your body moving
November 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Being active is a great mood booster. So to get your day going, get your body moving
Being willing to change your mind shows strength not weakness
November 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Being willing to change your mind shows strength not weakness
The ordinary moments vastly outnumber the extraordinary ones. The more you can appreciate them the more enjoyable everyday life becomes
October 31, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The ordinary moments vastly outnumber the extraordinary ones. The more you can appreciate them the more enjoyable everyday life becomes
When someone says something critical, they are usually expressing a wish or need. Rather than taking it personally or getting defensive, try to see what’s behind it. It may not be about you
October 30, 2025 at 8:08 AM
When someone says something critical, they are usually expressing a wish or need. Rather than taking it personally or getting defensive, try to see what’s behind it. It may not be about you
Any moment has the potential to be “me time” if we can simply be present and allow things to be as they are
October 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Any moment has the potential to be “me time” if we can simply be present and allow things to be as they are
Keep working on long-term things that matter while also making time to appreciate what’s happening right now
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Keep working on long-term things that matter while also making time to appreciate what’s happening right now
Today, ask yourself: What could I do to make this more enjoyable?
October 27, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Today, ask yourself: What could I do to make this more enjoyable?
People usually don’t want you to fix their problems, they want to feel heard
October 26, 2025 at 7:39 AM
People usually don’t want you to fix their problems, they want to feel heard
Spend less time wanting and more time appreciating
October 25, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Spend less time wanting and more time appreciating
Make peace with the past and stay hopeful for the future - then focus on what you can do here and now
October 24, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Make peace with the past and stay hopeful for the future - then focus on what you can do here and now
To cheer yourself up, try cheering someone else up
October 23, 2025 at 7:04 AM
To cheer yourself up, try cheering someone else up
How people treat you is their choice. How you respond is yours
October 22, 2025 at 7:32 AM
How people treat you is their choice. How you respond is yours
If you want to help someone or get them to see things differently, you first need to understand their perspective. Start by really listening
October 21, 2025 at 7:06 AM
If you want to help someone or get them to see things differently, you first need to understand their perspective. Start by really listening