Welcome to James’ Notes!

Welcome to my little corner of the web! This is where I jot down random thoughts, ideas, and musings that don’t quite fit into my main blog. Think of it as a more relaxed space—no rules, no pressure, just whatever’s on my mind. Thanks for stopping by, and feel free to poke around!

People think more of you than what you may think

May 23, 2025

There have been times in church recently where my natural tendency to compare myself to others has made me feel rather down and hopeless. It doesn’t help that I can’t help but compare myself to those who are part of the ‘inner circle’ or clique. The truth is, this is just an …

Comparing yourself to others is not a zero-sum game

May 16, 2025

For a long time, my jealousy was fuelled by people having something which I want and don’t have. One thing I’ve struggled with in particular is people starting a family - or expanding their family. To me, it’s always been the case Dave, someone announces that they’re …

Socialising in Small Chunks

May 2, 2025

I was at a conference this week and it was fair to say that the introvert within me was struggling.

It was good and I made loads of new connections which could help my career but, boy was it tiring.

I’ve learnt in this situation that I cope best when I am socialising and networking with others …

Coping with Humor

April 21, 2025

Sometimes I feel the best way to deal with difficult situations is to turn to humor. A lot of people I know who work for the NHS use this as a method to deal with difficult, and sometimes tragic situations they find themselves in.

There is a lot we can learn from this as I too have used this in a …

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