An inspirational quote:
“No act of kindness, however small is ever wasted.”
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31 Jan, 2011
Month: January 2011
A memory from school
I had something that needed to go into school and as I was walking into reception, I could see my reflection in the glass door and staring back, I could see myself limping.
On the whole I do well at ignoring the fact that I have a limp, then like a bolt out of the blue it irritates me. For that split second, time stood still and I was that child struggling to walk in the school …
Read on » 30 Jan, 2011
Taking control of family
Just a thought:
Extended families can be a source of happiness, but can also be a source of unhappiness. Taking on their worries can cause a lot of distress for you. It is okay to be at arm’s length to support them …
Read on » 29 Jan, 2011
My thoughts in winter
The winter months bother me physically, because I deal with Cerebral Palsy. I have now noticed a change in my strength on my left side.
My leg tone has always been noticeable thinner, weaker and never as strong as my right, but I never knew until recently there is evidence of cerebral palsy in my arm too, which tends to feel worse in the …
Read on » 28 Jan, 2011
More about our worries
As a follow on from my previous blog about why we worry, it’s not always possible not to depending on what we have to deal with. We can distract ourselves for a little while, so for that moment we have calm thoughts, but unless we know how to banish worries for good; inevitably those worries will come back.
The key to controlling anxiety and worry is to ask the questions that will help you understand more about what leads you to worry in the first place. I tend to ask myself questions that will help me change the …
Read on » 27 Jan, 2011
Why do we worry?
Thankfully, worrying isn’t something I always do, but I do have people in my life who do my worrying for me. It’s important not to worry because worry has emotional implications on our health.
There are situations where worrying can be helpful, so that we move to take action on a problem, but when the worst case scenarios and what ifs become a preoccupation, then the worry can escalate. Worrying can …
Read on » 26 Jan, 2011
The good fats
Having touched briefly on the good fats here on the site, I will now go into more detail. When I talk about the good fats, I am referring to polyunsaturated fats and monounsaturated fatty acids. Omega 3 and Omega-6 fatty acids, known as polyunsaturated fats.
Polyunsaturated fats decrease the risk of developing heart disease and boost immunity and cell function. Foods like herring, salmon, mackerel, trout, sunflower seeds and walnuts all contain …
Read on » 25 Jan, 2011
Natural Stress Remedies
The more we are successful at avoiding moods and stress, the more our quality of life will improve. As a follow on from my previous blog on moods and stress, I will now look at natural stress remedies and ways of improving moods naturally.
How to reduce stress
Exercise is a good stress reliever. It makes us feel good about ourselves, happier and healthier in the longer term. Exercise also helps transport oxygen around the body and gets our blood flowing, so that we …
Read on » 24 Jan, 2011
Moods & stress
Moods and stress affect us all and if not monitored or worked on, can spiral into us feeling low, which can move on to depression; particularly if we already have a disposition.
The funny thing about a mood is that it can appear without any warning. It’s not something we’re consciously aware of, but something that just appears from nowhere. Being in a mood …
Read on » 23 Jan, 2011
Our Resolve
Just a thought:
Even if your resolve falters, remember how strong you are. You’re stronger than you think. We all have a path, but depending on those obstacles, our resolve may be brought to the test. Like a plant …
Read on » 22 Jan, 2011
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