Tag Archive: self-love

Be Gentle with Yourself this Christmas

December 23, 2018 11:20 am

I know for many of us, this time of year can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Physically we have the additional pressure of trying to keep up with everyone else. We may feel disconnected and left out if we aren’t well enough to join in with things. I... View Article

Be Like the Tree in Winter

May 21, 2018 10:16 am

Natures Lessons …   Learning to surrender to the times when rest calls. When symptoms flare. When my body stops me in my tracks. Aiming to gently let go. To tune back in. To allow stillness rather than fear. To sink into trust and faith rather than be swept into... View Article

The B Word, a Hospital Stay and Lots of Emotions

November 24, 2017 6:00 pm

It’s been so long since I last checked in here. So today, I decided I was going to write a post, no matter what (although it actually ended up taking a few days to write this post in little chunks…but you know what I mean!) I wanted to say hi... View Article

A Love Note – For when you are Expecting too much from Yourself…

December 30, 2016 5:54 pm

The other day I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a wonderful quote. As my eyes read the words, I stopped in my tracks. You know those moments where you instantly shift perspective? This was one of those moments. You realise in one second that you’ve unknowingly slipped back into... View Article

Which are Better, Smoothies or Juices?

April 7, 2016 5:49 pm

I’ve been a huge fan of juicing since I first discovered it in back my early twenties. That feeling of making a fresh juice and flooding your body with nutrients is just such a lovely thing. But lately (as I’m sure you are aware if like me you are on... View Article

Why Everyone Should Start a Gratitude Jar

January 1, 2016 6:00 pm

One of the nicest things I did for myself during this last year, had been starting a Gratitude Jar. On the 1st of January, I got a jar, and tied a pretty pink bow around it and placed the jar on my desk where I would see it each day. From... View Article

A Guide to the Festive Period with Chronic Illness

December 24, 2015 5:53 pm

When you are living with an illness such as ME/CFS, Christmas can be a really difficult time. Seemingly simple things that others take for granted, such as sitting at the dinner table, may well be impossible for you right now.  There will also, be a temptation to push yourself through symptoms... View Article