Tag Archives: fibromyalgia

Home Pampering – My Lush Haul

Posted on March 5, 2016 by

Taking time out to pamper yourself can feel like an indulgence but it shouldn’t be a luxury, it’s really important to look after yourself. Lush is one of my favourite stores – the intermingling gorgeous scents permeate the air, welcoming me … Continue reading →

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6 Fantastic Reasons Why You Should Start Your Own Positivity Jar

Posted on January 8, 2016 by

I want to start 2016 positively! Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s (best-selling author of Eat, Pray, Love) beautifully simple idea about keeping a happiness jar I’ve started filling what I’ve decided to call my positivity jar. Each day I write down on a … Continue reading →

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Making Positive Lifestyle Changes

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

The New Year is upon us and I am indulging in retrospection and re-evaluating the past year. I’m really pleased with what I’ve accomplished in my first 8 months of blogging. I have really enjoyed it, I’ve spoken to so … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, health, invisible illness, positivity | Tagged , , , , | 68 Comments

Top 10 Christmas movies

Posted on December 21, 2015 by

‘Tis the season for movies full of Christmas cheer. There’s nothing cosier than snuggling on the sofa with my cats and watching Christmas movies whilst indulging in hot chocolate and some nibbles. Here are the ultimate in cuddly Christmas afternoon movies … Continue reading →

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A message of hope to chronic pain fighters

Posted on December 13, 2015 by

Today’s guest post has been written by my friend Lyn.  She has chronic back pain due to a stretched nerve in her lower back and slight scoliosis. She decided to write this letter as it’s Christmas and she wanted to … Continue reading →

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Allow positivity to be a dominant force in your life

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

Maintaining a positive attitude is crucial when you want to achieve anything or just to improve the quality of your life.  Today I have some exciting news to share with you. One of my blog posts ’20 reasons why it’s … Continue reading →

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How to turn your bedroom into a sleep sanctuary…

Posted on November 1, 2015 by

I’m an insomniac and having Fibromyalgia has made this worse as it is difficult to sleep when I’m in pain.  I have spent many nights dreading going to bed as I knew that I would be tossing and turning, and then feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Chronic pain, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Sleep | Tagged , , , , | 108 Comments

5 top tips for new bloggers

Posted on October 25, 2015 by

Wow! I’ve already been blogging for 6 months.  When I started I hoped a few friends and family would read my blog. I also wished others with Fibromyalgia would also visit and read as I write about life with chronic … Continue reading →

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What would you put in your Fibromyalgia cuddle basket?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by

This week has been a challenging one – I’ve been physically, emotionally and mentally drained. My pain levels were high, my fatigue severe and I could only focus on my flaws.  I lost my ability to smile.  Talking to friends … Continue reading →

Posted in Fibromyalgia, homemade, positivity | Tagged , , gifts, hand made, , , homemade foot scrub, , pamper, | 104 Comments

Garlic, ginger and lemon swordfish steaks

Posted on October 10, 2015 by

Firm, meaty swordfish is one of the easiest and most delicious fish to cook.  Here is a simple and quick recipe that is so yummy. Ingredients 2 swordfish steaks 1tsp finely chopped ginger 1 garlic clove, crushed Juice of 1/2 … Continue reading →

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