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45 of The Best Gifts from Etsy That Everyone Will Love

December 15, 2021

45 of The Best Gifts from Etsy That Everyone Will Love

Christmas is next week! Can you believe it? This is officially the time of year when all the panic buyers and last-minute shoppers flock to the shops. If you’ve left everything to the last minute, or you still have a few more gifts to buy, I’ve put together three collections of the best gifts from Etsy, perfect for everyone on your list. 

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The Best Christmas Gifts for Hospital Patients (Forget the Flowers!)

November 28, 2021

The Best Christmas Gifts for Hospital Patients (Forget the Flowers!)

The festive season is fast approaching, meaning Christmas is right around the corner. It’s a time of year that so many of us look forward to, for the food, festivities and spending time with loved ones. However, Christmas may look a lot different for those spending their Christmas in the hospital. So here’s a list of gifts for hospital patients that will help them get through the Christmas period.

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What is Self Advocacy? How to Advocate for Yourself with a Chronic Illness

November 14, 2021

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Have you seen the term ‘self advocacy’ a lot lately, especially in relation to healthcare? Me too. But what is self advocacy? And how does it relate to chronic illness? 

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17 Ways to Survive the Holidays When Managing Chronic Pain & Illness

November 7, 2021

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Managing chronic pain and illness during the holidays can be tough. Most people look forward to a season, jam-packed with celebrations, spending time with their loved ones and yearly traditions. But for those of us with chronic pain and illness, it can be the time of year we look forward to the least.

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Chronic illness is a full-time job, with no off da Chronic illness is a full-time job, with no off days or vacations. Everything revolves around our health. 😓Over time, it can leave you feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or even depressed. 

That’s what led me to take such a long break from the blog and socials! 

It took me a long time to shake that feeling. But one thing I know for certain is, I never want to feel like that again and I don’t want you to either. 

But things get tricky when you have a chronic illness. It’s here to stay. We can’t hit the kill switch on our illness. So how on earth are we supposed to ‘recharge’? 

It’s something I’ve been trying to figure out for the longest…

In this week’s blog post, I’ve put together some helpful strategies that have helped me, and will hopefully help you, deal with burnout. 

I break down what chronic illness burnout is, some signs to look out for, as well as some simple things you can do to combat it. 

I hope you find it helpful! Link in Bio.

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Saying 'NO' or setting boundaries when you have a Saying 'NO' or setting boundaries when you have a long term illness can be hard. It can make you feel like a bitch or even a little guilty.But sometimes it's necessary in order for you to prioritise your health.

Here are few kind ways you can say no without feeling guilty.

What other ways do you say no? Drop it in the comments 👇🏾 

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Todays officially the worst day of year..aka Blue Todays officially the worst day of year..aka Blue Monday. I don’t really believe in it but I get the idea. 

I do know that things can feel a little ‘blah’ and dreary around this time of year. 

The holidays are over, and with them can come a wave of sadness. The decorations have been taken down; the presents have been opened, and all that's left is to face the reality of January and the cold winter months ahead.

You might feel a little down, anxious or disorientated. You’re not alone, so many of us are feeling the same right now!

So after a long break,I’ve finally gotten my writing juices flowing again, and put together some tips to help shake off the post-Christmas blues, and start feeling happy again!

I’d love for you to check it out. Link in bio. 

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Bad days come and go, but they don’t last foreve Bad days come and go, but they don’t last forever. 

If you’re having a shit day, just remember better days are on their way! 💜🤗💜

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Rest,Rest,Rest...😴 If you live with chronic pa Rest,Rest,Rest...😴

If you live with chronic pain or illness, you come to realise how important rest actually is❗️

It's the one thing we need to keep going.

However, in a world where 'maximising your time' and productivity hacks are shoved down our throats, particularly at this time of year (New year, new me and all that shit). It's easy to feel you're wasting time or not doing enough by prioritising rest. 

But I'm here to say fuck that! 🖕🏾

Rest when we need it can NEVER be a waste of time!

It's an investment...! Particularly if you have pain or any health condition!

Rest is our time to destress, detach and escape from all things thrown our way, health or life-related.

Let's stop punishing ourselves, or feeling guilty about resting. Instead, let's consider it the best investment we'll ever make... into ourselves!😉

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Progress is progress...😏👌🏾 #chronicpain Progress is progress...😏👌🏾

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Having a good support system is super important wh Having a good support system is super important when you have chronic pain or any long term illness.

The people we keep around us can have such an impact on both our mental and physical health. Which is why it’s important to choose wisely when building your support circle. 

Your support system doesn’t have to be loads of people either and it can consist of whoever you choose. 

Often times those closest too us have a hard time accepting our pain or feelings and don’t provide us with the support we need. 

So…although it’s hard, don’t be afraid to find your support elsewhere.

Whether it’s someone from the chronic illness community online, a childhood friend, or your therapist….My DM’s are also always open if you in need of someone to talk to. 💜💜

What types of people do need in your support system? 

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Wishing you all a happy, pain tolerable new year! Wishing you all a happy, pain tolerable new year! May this year be better than the last. 🥂💜

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🎄 It’s officially Christmas week! Can you bel 🎄 It’s officially Christmas week! Can you believe it😳? 

Most people look forward to the season, jam-packed with celebrations, spending time with their loved ones and yearly traditions. 

‼️ But for those of us with chronic pain and illness, it can be the time of year we look forward to the least.

As much as we try our best to enjoy ourselves, we always have to consider our health.No matter how much we try to put on a cheerful face, our pain is still there.

Our symptoms don’t take a break because it’s Christmas‼️

So, here are some tips to help you manage your pain/illness this Christmas week. 

🤞🏾Everyone’s experience with chronic pain/illness is different, so not every tip will apply. But hopefully, there'll be something you find helpful. 

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