In the challenging era we find ourselves in, now more than ever before, we need to stop comparing ourselves to other people. We need to do this because it removes the spotlight from all the tiny improvements we achieve for ourselves.

We need to be mindful, that all we can only control are our own actions and our own thoughts. Everything else, such as the rising cost of living, is on the whole out of our control. Although, of course, many of us are in the midst of trying to live more economically.

It’s far too easy to get caught up in the wave of global problems that cast a shadow over all the small ways that you have improved your lives.

We should view the news as potential interference with our well-being and vibes. We have the power to turn the television off.

We need to accept that being introspective is a positive mind shift.

This mindset doesn’t mean that we are uncaring or dispassionate about other people; it means that because we are living in hard times, we need to try to keep our focus on getting stronger and more constructive as the wonderfully unique individuals that we all are.

It is not self-indulgent to work on self-improvement. We all deserve to be the best versions of ourselves.

Although I’ve lost the majority of my work since Covid, and my disability is becoming more challenging; in order to override my anxieties and worries, I find being more organised very helpful.

So, for instance, my utility bills and household paperwork, now have a dedicated folder, and the sense of relief from doing this task is incredibly uplifting. There are several cupboards in my home, that need de-cluttering, and I know, that when I tidy them up, I’ll enjoy another positive lift in my soul.

For the last eight months, I have been ensuring that I enjoy at least five portions of fruits and vegetables a day. To help remind me, I keep a simple tally. I no longer need indigestion tablets, and my skin is glowing. Additionally, I try to exercise, and although walking is harder than before, I am becoming the fittest version of myself.

Every small positive change that you may make, ought to be in the forefront of your mind, and you should feel proud of yourselves for each achievement large or small.

Remember, my examples are wholly benefitting me. It’s a reminder that if I had compared myself to someone else, it would have been entirely irrelevant!