A question I get asked a lot is how I came to accept my chronic illness. I also get asked how I manage certain symptoms (especially chronic fatigue which is the bane of my life)….
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Developing a growth mindset – everything you need to know
The term ‘growth mindset’ gets thrown around a lot, especially in the wellness and productivity communities. But what does it actually mean? And how can it improve our wellbeing with a chronic illness? Developing a…
Shifting my focus to my wellbeing & the impact that has had on my chronic illness
2021 marks 8 years since I became ‘chronically ill’. I’ve had a tricky relationship with medications (specifically them rarely working) and last year got a fibromyalgia diagnosis alongside IBD. The fibro diagnosis is one which…
How to keep positive with a chronic illness
Getting your chronic illness diagnosis can be a real mix of emotions; relief that you finally know what’s wrong, fear of what’s ahead, anger and frustration because you can’t do what you want – just…
Learning to be open and honest about my health
Yesterday, I posted this instagram about invisible illnesses. Because the truth of the matter is you don’t have to look sick to BE sick. Add to that, you don’t have to have a name for…
How I learnt to save and got myself out of debt
Money and me have always had a love/hate relationship. I was definitely now of those buy now worry later kind of people and I told myself regularly that I just wasn’t good with money which…
8 books on mental health, wellness and mindset you need to read
This post contains affiliate links which are marked with * There are so many books about mental health, mindfulness and mindset. And I am a sucker for them all. I find learning about the mind…
Things I’ve learnt from keeping a gratitude journal
Something I’ve been working on this year is my wellbeing. Living with a chronic illness means that sometimes the physical part of wellbeing is harder to achieve. However, looking after your emotional and spiritual wellbeing…
