There’s an overwhelming amount of information out there about dealing with chronic pain. You may have even read it. Strangers on the street might see my prosthetic leg, my wheelchair or some of my scars and other amputations. But it’s the invisible disabilities, like chronic pain, that have a far greater impact on my life […]
Category: Mindset
11 Little Things That Make Me Happy
At the end of last year, I lost my engagement ring and wedding band. I was already having a pretty rubbish year and this certainly didn’t help. Of course I was upset but over the years I’ve had a lot of practice at emotionally letting go of things that are out of my control. This […]
Aim Low To Reach The Stars
Dream big, hustle hard, aim high and reach for the stars! Isn’t that what we’re encouraged to do? Well, yes and no. Let me explain. Before my wheelchair, I did a bit of mountain climbing through my university days. The kind that takes a couple of days and often involves ropes, a harness and other […]
How To Be Mentally Strong
When I first watched Amy Morin‘s TEDx talk, I felt immense sadness intertwined with joy. Sadness because Amy has lived through unimaginable amounts of grief. Joy because I could resonated with so much of what she said about how we deal with challenges. Finally, I didn’t feel like such a nutter – someone else was saying the […]
Top 5 Ways To Really Relax These Holidays (Without Alcohol Or Yoga)
Ahhhh! The holidays have arrived. It’s time to wind down, unravel and distress… If only you could. I want you to really recharge, refuel and restore these holidays – and every holiday season, weekend getaway or momentary lapse in routine. But… I know that’s easier said than done. There’s no denying that turning ON your […]
Why Healthy Inspo Could Make You Unhealthy
When you think of women’s health and wellness, you might think of those stereotypical images. You know the ones. It’s hard to miss them, especially on social media. Health and wellness (including everything from food to fitness and activewear) all looks identically picture perfect. You might see a perfectly proportioned woman who is perfectly poised […]
3 Secrets To A Good Life (From a 100 Year-Old Woman)
Up until this point, what has made your life good? There may have been highlights, such as a wedding, birth or some other special event that really left a positive impression. But what about the bigger picture? If you could look back at your life on your 100th birthday, what would you tell others are […]
