#DiffAbility. What is it? I’m loving this new phrase. Inspired by a quote I saw last week. We are no longer in possession of a disability. But instead have a different-ability. It’s #DiffAbility. Having mental health illness or any disability…
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RESOLUTIONS // A new year
This time of year is intrinsically associated with a fresh start. It is a time where many of us look to make changes to our lifestyle choices, our self care, our negative habits, basically ourselves. What worries me about this…
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THOUGHTFUL SPOT // Cry, baby.
Why do we cry? What is the real reason? And does it have any benefit, bawling like a baby? Does it help when everything gets too much? By nature I have never been a crier. I was definitely one to…
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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // 8 easy steps to a happier you
Sometimes our lives feel totally out of control. It happens to me all the time. Because of physical limitations and mental anguish, there are days that I feel I have no control over anything. It’s these days where I…
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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Letting go of the past
The past is a funny thing. It has such power, even though it’s gone. Where is it to you? Can you visualise it? Is it behind you? Is it alongside you? Is it in front of you? Are you…
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WELL-BEING TECHNIQUES // Acceptance
Acceptance. A simple word. Easy in fact. Or so you would think. Do you practice the art of acceptance in your life? I have read so many books, articles, blogs that tell you that in order to move forward we…
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Dealing with bad days
With all this good advice and all the techniques and medications out there to help you feel good, how come we still have bad days? The truth is everyone has bad days. Some worse than others. Some have bad weeks,…
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Fibro/M.E./C.F.S – Finding Relief
Living with constant pain and fatigue is literally exhausting. There is little or no let up. I have learnt over time that my stamina is almost zero if I am pushed to a full day of activity. My ability to…
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Techniques- Let’s pretend
Let’s play let’s pretend. Do you remember that as a child. Pretending to be someone else, usually a grown up or a doctor or teacher. It was a game that offered hours of fun pretending to be someone else. Playing…