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Its back! It’s been 4 years since I ran this challenge, but it’s such a helpful skill I had to bring it back! What will you do with your extra energy? Approaching everything we do with an attitude of mindful relaxed effortless reclaims huge amounts of energy otherwise wasted on tension and striving. Being in … Read more
Ready for a great year ahead! Last year I shared my process for ending the year constructively and I thought I’d share my answers with you again this year. I hope that it will inspire you to be kind to yourself and find a positive way of looking back so that you’re ready to leave … Read more
Last week I had a wonderful 4-night break in a log cabin with amazing views. Despite being below baseline for 2 weeks before hand, and being rather overwhelmed by the travel day, I had a wonderful time and felt amazingly well. Despite relaxing with a little gentle yoga on arrival and going to bed really … Read more
Those of you that have been following me for a while, might have noticed that I’ve changed my business name. You might not, because the website looks very similar and if you type in my old name in a search engine, you’ll automatically be redirected to the new web address. When I started my blog … Read more
The thing that I most enjoy about this time of year, is the opportunity to put the past year behind me armed with wisdom gained that will serve me in the year to come. I have a very easy process that I follow, that allows me to reflect in a constructive way. This year I … Read more
My father and I recently did a jigsaw puzzle together. I really enjoy doing jigsaw puzzles, but I can also get really caught up in them. I’ve discovered that I need to apply my chronic illness life skills to how I approach the jigsaw, but at the same time it serves as a great practice … Read more
When you have a chronic illness, wellness means something altogether different than when you live with health. A chronic illness doesn’t go away, especially one where medical research is underfunded and there are no effective treatments. However, I have learned how to be well most of the time with ME/CFS. I don’t always succeed, and … Read more
And how difficult it is to stay there! During the last few weeks I’ve managed to truly enter into a state that I recognise as crucial to my wellbeing. It’s very reminiscent of my way of being, that led to my first recovery. It’s a lovely way to be. Very peaceful, very present and very … Read more
This week I can’t get the idea of running a retreat out of my mind. I’ve always wanted to be running retreats but this week it feels different, less of an ephemeral idea and more of a reality in the making. In the past the idea of running a retreat was all about offering opportunities … Read more
…with suggestions from my fellow chronic illness bloggers (Apologies to my male readers, this one isn’t likely to interest you) When you have a chronic illness and have to rest a lot, comfortable clothing is really important. I live in loungewear. Underwear is equally important, but where I have a real problem is with bras. … Read more
