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Create your own goals – you’re much more likely to score!

Gah, social media can be a destructive beast can’t it? For all the good it does to connect with others, … More

anxiety, chronic illness, comparison, control, diabetes, parenting, type 1 diabetes

When self-discipline involves skipping the gym to go back to bed

I was in a crazy rush to get to my weekly Pilates class this morning (when I say weekly, that’s … More

advice, challenges, chronic illness, decisions, discipline, exercise, health, rest, sleep, wellbeing

More than wishful thinking – putting hope into practice

I use the word ‘hope’ all the time, but rarely think about it’s meaning. It’sĀ one of those slippery words that’s … More

advice, challenges, chronic illness, discipline, hope, reaction

How to forgive yourself when you make a mistake

I really hate making mistakes… that sinking feeling you get when you realise you’ve caused something negative to happen, and … More

challenge, character, chronic illness, coeliac disease, consequence, control, coping, discipline, encouragement, food, forgiveness, health, life, mistakes, reaction

A glimpse of the other side: lessons from looking after my sick husband

The past week has been an eye-opening experience for me. For once, I wasn’t the sickest person in the house! … More

anxiety, care, carers, challenges, chronic illness, coping, family, friendship, help, pain, parenting

“Is it kind? Is it helpful? Is it funny?” 3 questions for reflection for kids (and adults)

We’re currently trying to help our six-year old Small understand when something is a joke, and when it’s not. It’s … More

advice, children, chronic illness, family, friends, pain, parenting, reaction, understanding

I need to stop worrying about ‘letting people down’!

We have this silly phrase in my family that we use when one of us makes a minor mistake or … More

challenges, chronic illness, energy, events, fatigue, guilt, health, productivity, stress, understanding

Cancelling plans – no more excuses!

For most of my adult life, I’ve been quite a sociable person. The thought of empty diary days used to … More

anxiety, chronic illness, excuses, family, fatigue, friends, pain, plans, rest, understanding

How chronic illness changed my attitude to money

I’ve always been a saver rather than a spender. As children it used to wind my brothers up something rotten. … More

chronic illness, family, finance, fun, health, money, saving, stress, worry

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