So as some of you know, many years ago I was poorly with mental health problems and ended up in hospital after an attempted suicide. Lockdown has been difficult. I've been reminded of those lonely days and it has given me too much time to ruminate. I've had my good and bad days and I won't go into the many reasons for the poor mental health but I want to both help myself and make a difference. In addition to this, I lost a beautiful friend to mental health issues and I will do this in her memory. I will be giving up takeaways for 30 days and alcohol for 29 (minus one day that I am having an even and will donate myself).I will also do at least 300,000 steps. This is a big deal. Been drinking way too much, eating takeaway A LOT and staying pent up in the house and so this will be TOUGH  Also, I know that many others are struggling now and so I encourage people to join me. I've chosen a young person's charity because I'm a teacher and I care deeply about the mental well-being of my students.