Motivation only occurs when we start action. After a couple of minutes into a task, then our brain works conscientiously – and we get into the flow of what we want to achieve. Now we feel motivated, charging ahead, full steam… But the child within can get easily distracted. If we don’t manage ourselves properly, [...]
When you find things challenging, remember there is always someone in a tougher situation than you. When we’re feeling low in energy; this notion is the only healthy time to compare ourselves with others. I know and admire several people who nurture a no choice attitude. It is one, I too emulated from my wonderful [...]
The humble egg falls in and out of nutritional favor. Experts once considered eggs to be an unhealthy food source, in terms of high cholesterol – found in the egg yolk. New research however, states that consuming eggs does not increase the risk of heart disease. In so the recommended quantity of weekly consumption has [...]
Although I’m conscientious and like working in a structured manner; because I’m only human, I can drop the ball of self-direction. We all get sidetracked and for our own unique reasons. For instance, due to the cerebral palsy, physical pain can threaten to steal my attention. I’m forever needing to stretch and wiggle away pain, [...]
Here is a little story about patience and not following the crowd… Recently, I took the bus into my nearest town. It was a bitterly cold day, which makes my body more challenging – because I have cerebral palsy. I like to sit right by the heater which helps to make my limbs - less [...]
Most of us are living on a budget, or frugally. Times are challenging, and the cost of all aspects of living never seems to stop rising! Frugality is a necessity for many, if we’re to make ends meet - to enjoy the occasional treat. But we must not feel shamed about living a thrifty lifestyle; [...]
When we’re feeling delicate, tired or vulnerable, the temptation is to supermarket sweep - in terms of gathering advice and opinions. Yet support with our decision-making cannot be treated as though we’re stocking -up; like the bulk buying, many did - in the covid epidemic. We need quality advice, because quantity of dozens of people’s [...]
Help avoid a cluttered mind: don’t to waste your priceless energy this New Year! The most valuable commodity we have is our health. Wasting energy, especially on matters out of our control; has a detrimental effect on our entire physiology. Mind, Body, Spirit. The second most precious asset is our time, and our time clock [...]
I know that none of us are sheep. Our wooly friends cannot read! Therefore, instead of copying or feeing pressurized into making a New Year’s resolution list: don’t! Do this for several energy uplifting reasons: Lengthy lists get us rebelling against them. We are mean to ourselves, if we drop the ball after January. We [...]
Gruel is a tasteless thin liquid made with oatmeal, and usually water. It is a staple food of the less fortunate; and a paltry feature in Charles Dickens’s: Scrooge – A Christmas Tale. Those of us lucky enough to be able to indulge on delicious treats, have likely stocked- up early. Perhaps you have been [...]