A while ago I wrote that I would make an effort to post something positive at least once per week. I’ve not been doing brilliantly at it. Have you heard of that ‘positivity jar’ thing? People post about it often; writing one happy moment down every day and putting it in a jar so they recognise their good memories and have a real reminder of them. Then on the bad days you can pull a handful out and read them to cheer yourself up.

I’m not up for that yet. It feels a bit forced to me. But I thought if I reminded myself to write something hopeful or happy once in a while, it might help me acknowledge the good moments more. Even it if is something as trivial as my dog being ridiculous, I know it would be good for me to show myself that the laughter and…