Category: resilience

Podcast/Blog Party Month Is Here- A Book Giveaway Competition (Chapter 38…Climbing Mountains With My Chronic Illness Friends)

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This is your last opportunity to enter my Birthday Book Giveaway Competition. In this blog post, I'm sharing Chapter 38 of my book.... "We are so much more than our diseases. It’s OK to show others our strength of character, our funny side, our happy side, our lighter side, our talents. It’s OK to share our hopes and our dreams for the future."

Is It Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday….And Does It Really Matter What Day It Is?

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Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what day it is.It matters that I make the most of every single day and make the moments within the day count. It matters that I don’t waste time being discontent about my circumstances.

From Blogger To Author….It Took Resilience and Courage

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I didn’t realise how much resilience and courage I would need to publish my memoirs and even just to blog about my chronic illness journey. I knew I wanted to share my story to help others, but to do so really does make you vulnerable.

A New Year, A Private Focus, and  Blogging Off…Not Goodbye, but See You Later!

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In 2024, I'll be cutting back and just publishing a blog post when I feel passionate about a topic or need to give an update on significant life events. I'll maybe publish a podcast every few months, but no promises

Learning to Reclaim “Me”!

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I need time to have fun again, to block out all the "have too's" and spend blocks of time feeling free to focus on unimportant things, trivial things, moments of not worrying about commitments, life stresses etc.

A “Troll” Story

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It's never nice to be attacked online, but it can be a good reminder to focus on the beauty in our lives, be truthful to ourselves and with others, and those "trolls" just won't have the power or impact they seek to have.

Conquering A “Chronic Illness Catastrophe Day”

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Every now and again, I wake up to a "Chronic Illness Catastrophe Day." These are days that happen to all of us with chronic illness, and I'm on a quest to work out how best to manage them once and for all!

The Real Picture When I Say, “I’m Good.”

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"My inbuilt professional persona began to surface as I looked at the phone next to me on the bed. It was inevitable. I would answer this call with a bright and upbeat greeting, no matter the real picture of searing pain and chronic disease."