Have you ever decided that you were going to do something to improve your health, start out super-motivated, and then give up on it after
via When Motivation Isn’t Enough…Building Healthy Habits — Reclaiming HOPE
Habits can last a lifetime – Terri shares some powerful advice to help you stay focused and build healthy ones!
Today I wish to take some time to promote my novel, Vanished. Now, I must be honest with you, I never thought I’d write a story about human trafficking How it all began and why: My father was a building contractor and had been to the impoverished nation of Haiti a number of times. […]
via Vanished, A novel by Mark Bierman — Mark Bierman
Occasionally I like to reblog a good post. Also portion of the money raised from the sale of Mark Bierman’s book goes to charity.
Quote No.15 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
Make today the most amazing Sunday by putting these four lines into practice…
Then do it again tomorrow!
Let me know how you get on, share the difficulties you encounter and share the highlights, encourage others by letting us know how remaining compassionate changed your day!
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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May 12th is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. In fact, the whole month of May is dedicated to raising awareness of fibromyalgia. Why is awareness important? Just
via May 12th is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day — Reclaiming HOPE
Today I’d like to share Terri’s post where she has gathered a selection of posts to helps us thrive, not just survive with Fibromyalgia/CFS and she reminds us that
“May 12th is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.In fact, the whole month of May is dedicated to raising awareness of fibromyalgia.”
What could be more convenient as we continue to raise awareness than having all these dedicated bloggers and their blogs within easy reach!
The month is long, and lockdown longer still so we have the time and opportunity to educate ourselves a little more. Happy reading and learning.
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
Quote No.17 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
Unrealistic expectations; a very different animal to healthy expectations! Have you encountered or employed unrealistic expectations? What pain did they cause?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
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Quote No.20 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
When my children were bullied into silence, I hadn’t realised that I was bullied too. It took professional support to help me see this.
I’ve had to relearn the importance of my own voice and how to use it to good effect. My opinion matters and now, I can say it with confidence!
Have you had to relearn the importance of your own voice? Are you confident that your opinion matters?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
(Enquiries to info.devinepublishing@gmail.com)
May is a big month. All of James J. Cudney’s books will be discounted for a few days at some point. This week, it’s Watching Glass Shatter, his debut 2017 novel about a family drama imploding from a bounty of secrets. Download the Kindle format here as it’s only .99 from 5/17 thru 5/21. Rumor has it…
via Watching Glass Shatter: .99 for Kindle Version from 5/17 thru 5/21 — This Is My Truth Now
Who doesn’t love a bargain especially if you have a little extra time on your hands because of lockdown.
Quote No. 23 from Encourage Yourself Encourage Others by Anne Devine.
I’m feeling very grateful to have had the opportunity yesterday to take part in an Adler Cafe with the Adlerian Society UK Institute for Individual Psychology (ASIIP).
The topic we discussed was that of Encouragement asking how and why people might be discouraged at the moment?
We spoke about the importance of not going inwards in ourselves but to keep outward looking, showing concern for others and also showing ourselves empathy.
We noted the need to care for ourselves first in order to be able to care for others. Caring for others can have an uplifting effect on our own mental wellbeing. A sense of belonging keeps us connected.
We also considered how we can nurture encouragement and help people flourish during the challenges of Covid19.
Some responses included,
Tapping into our strengths
Reinforcing the strengths we see in others
Giving people space
Keeping focused on our priorities
Focusing on what’s within our control
Talking in positive ways about fear
Acknowledging those fears and accepting them, helping to normalises them
Finding ways to defuse fear and lead back to encouragement
Volunteering where possible
And of course the important role of humour.
We also discussed the importance of taking responsibility, facing up to the possibility of our own mortality or that of close relatives by having the difficult conversations about death. Putting a plan in place so other family members know our health care and/or funeral wishes. This can save a lot of upset when somebody becomes critically ill.
How and why might you be discouraged at the moment?
How can you Encourage Yourself Encourage Others?
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
For ME/CFS Awareness Week, here’s a look at how chronic fatigue is beyond being tired.
via Beyond Tired : ME/CFS Life [Awareness Week 2020] — Invisibly Me
As this is ME/CSF Awareness Week, I’d like to share one of the best articles on Chronic Fatigue that I’ve read, with you. I hope it gives you new insights and therefore a new understanding of some of the aspects to this challenging health condition. A big thanks to Caz for all her efforts to describe a life lived with ME/CSF.
Le grà,
Mindfully Marie xx
