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MOMENTUM BLOG
Ideas, Stories & Ways To Keep Moving Forward
Explore honest insights, practical advice and stories about friendship, wellbeing, confidence, connection and life as a man.


“Why Opening Up Feels So Uncomfortable (And What To Do Instead)”
“Just open up.”
It’s common advice.
Simple. Direct. Well-intended.
But for a lot of men, it doesn’t feel simple at all.
In fact, it can feel:
Unnatural
Forced
Uncomfortable
Even unnecessary
So instead of helping, it often creates resistance.
And that raises a better question:
Why does opening up feel so difficult in the first place?
Alan Stokes
Jul 83 min read


Managing ADHD as a Man After a Diagnosis Later in Life
Getting diagnosed with ADHD as an adult can feel like a mix of relief and confusion. You finally have an explanation for years of struggles, but now you face the challenge of managing it in your daily life. For men over 30, especially those living in Plymouth, this journey can be both unique and demanding. I want to share what I’ve learned about handling ADHD after a late diagnosis, with practical tips and some helpful tools that can make a real difference.
Alan Stokes
Jun 104 min read


Why So Many Men Feel Lonely — Even When Life Looks Fine
On the surface, a lot of men are doing fine.
They’re working. Providing. Showing up for their families. Getting on with things.
From the outside, life looks steady—even successful.But underneath that, something else is going on.
A quiet kind of loneliness that doesn’t always look like loneliness.
Not isolation in the obvious sense. Not sitting alone with no one around.
But a lack of real connection.
A sense that something’s missing—without being able to fully explain what it
Alan Stokes
May 204 min read


Learn about the Benefits of Joining Momentum Men Support Group in Plymouth
MoMENtum Men’s Support Group helps men 30+ in Plymouth beat loneliness, build real friendships, share experiences, and feel supported.
Alan Stokes
Jan 255 min read


How Mental and Physical Health Are Connected for Men — and Why Ignoring One Affects the Other
Many men grow up learning to separate things neatly.
Physical health is about the body: work harder, train more, push through.Mental health is something else — often ignored, minimised, or dealt with later.
Alan Stokes
Jan 64 min read


Exploring the Benefits of Men's Community Groups
When life gets busy and responsibilities pile up, it’s easy to feel isolated. Many of us crave connection but don’t always know where to find it. That’s where men's groups come in. These groups offer a space to share, support, and grow together. They’re about more than just meeting up - they create a sense of belonging and purpose. Joining a men's community group can be a game-changer. It’s a place where men over 30 in Plymouth can find friendship, encouragement, and practic
Alan Stokes
Oct 31, 20253 min read
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