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Hope isn’t about an unrealistic sense of optimism. It’s about knowing that things can improve and that we can take action to create change.

Life has a way of presenting us with change when we least expect it. A decline in health, a shift in career, or a significant personal upheaval can often leave us feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about our ability to cope. You're not alone if you're facing a situation that feels insurmountable right now. There are ways to move through these difficult times. Here are three actions you can take to help you cope when life feels stormy: Acknowledge how you feel When facing a cha

I’d heard about mindfulness meditation but how could someone like me sit for hours focusing on my breath? I couldn’t be with my racing thoughts for even a moment without feeling overwhelmed. No, thank you.

Living more flexibly with a long term physical health condition I can just about remember what life felt like before I became ill. I remember feeling the vitality and sense of freedom that comes from just being able to get up in the morning and live. Not having to worry about what I ate, not experiencing daily pain and discomfort, not thinking about how much sleep I needed or whether the plans I’d made would have to be changed because today couldn’t be relied upon to be a ‘go

As a coach, I support people through life changes and challenges. In addition to this, I also provide a specialist coaching service for people with long-term or complex physical health conditions. I have my own lived experience of a long-term condition and understand the significant impact a change in health can have on a person’s mental and physical wellbeing. Some people who develop health problems may experience feelings of grief, anger, shame or helplessness when they bec