Introduction “It starts subtly. A little stiffness in the morning. A twinge when I open a jar. But eventually, it’s like my body is whispering — then shouting — for help.” These are the words of Lila, 48, a graphic...

How Movement & Mindset Are Helping Me Heal with Chronic Illness... Living with a chronic illness often feels like carrying something invisible yet unbearably heavy — a weight you didn’t choose, but one you have no option but to carry....

Authors: Berta Kaguako & Lydia Donaldson Introductions Dating presents a range of challenges, often marked by complexity and varied emotions. When a chronic illness is involved, these challenges become more intricate, introducing additional considerations that are not typically encountered by...

The 2 Wolves The "Parable of the Wolf" is an old Cherokee story, that serves as a morale guidance and  lessons around human nature, inner conflict and the choices we make. The parable is often  used to highlight the importance of mindfulness, self-awareness, and personal responsibility  in shaping our character and lives.  This parable is designed to teach us that inside of us is a healthy balance of 2 forces, one  negative and destructive, the other positive and nurturing. The choices we make, our  thoughts, actions, and concentration, determine which force will govern our lives. By  "feeding" the good wolf, we cultivate qualities like compassion, love, and wisdom.  Conversely, by "feeding" the bad wolf, we allow negativity and harmful traits to grow,  ultimately, the choice is ours to me, we are in control! Takeaway  It is important to note, positive and negative emotions are a part of us all, and they are  healthy! We decide which part of us we want to nourish, so instead of fleeing from your  emotions, process them and harness the good wolf within you, only you have the power to  make that change!   Disclaimer - Please note, all advice given is based on various healthcare models that have  been proven to support patients with sustainability and backed by Public Health England  (PHE). Nonetheless, you should run any changes to your routine by your GP as they are your  primary carer, it is also important that any other healthcare professionals involved in your  care is involved in your goal planning. Don't forget they hold your medical records and  would be familiar with you; this will help everyone to be on the same page and will also  enable you to plan more realistically and not overestimate your capacity!  

A simple guide to walking Walking is an accessible, low-impact, and effective form of exercise that offers a wide array  of benefits for both physical and mental health. Whether you walk for fitness, relaxation, or  transportation, incorporating regular walks into your routine can help you lead a healthier,  happier, and more balanced life. Walking a minimum of 30 minutes daily or 10k steps, is  recommended due to its added benefits to your overall health and wellbeing. For more  information on walking and tips and tricks on how to stay active, please visit: Walking for  health - NHS.  Disclaimer - Please note, all advice given is based on various healthcare models that have  been proven to support patients with sustainability and backed by Public Health England  (PHE). Nonetheless, you should run any changes to your routine by your GP as they are your  primary carer, it is also important that any other healthcare professionals involved in your  care is involved in your goal planning. Don't forget they hold your medical records and  would be familiar with you; this will help everyone to be on the same page and will also  enable you to plan more realistically and not overestimate your capacity!  

What is a Holistic Approach A holistic approach to managing your wellbeing, is looking at yourself as a whole person! When you have a chronic illness, whether it is mental or physical, often all you can see is your illness,...

SMART planning is applied, when you wish to make changes in your life, this method allows you set clear goals for yourself, and has proven to be effective in goal setting and objective development. SMART planning allows you to be...