MY thoughts on mental health

Most stress advice fails because it speaks to the mind, not the body. A look at what the nervous system actually needs to settle - and what helps.

Productivity that looks like purpose The most dangerous exhaustion looks a lot like purpose. You’re doing meaningful work; ticking things off and showing up for other people. From the outside - and often from the inside - it looks like thriving. Frequently, in my experience, it’s running on empty. For men who lead businesses, serve communities, or work in the helping professions, this pattern is almost occupational. The work feels important. Stepping back feels like letting p

Procrastination isn’t about laziness or lack of discipline. It’s often a sign that your nervous system is in protection mode – a body-first signal to slow down. In this piece, Stephen Hall explores why men struggle to get started, what’s really happening beneath the surface, and simple, body-based ways to move through resistance with compassion.