Fibromyalgia

Treat Yourself To A Day For You!

Do you need a well deserved break from the pressures of life? Has your body been giving you signs that you need to take care of it a little better? Do you usually keep going, putting everyone else first? Do you find it hard to treat yourself sometimes? Read the rest of this entry »

Too Stressed For Stress Management?

Being stressed out has become synoymous with breathing for some people and their acceptance of it can lead some to view it as a norm to be maintained. Some people feel that being stressed is an indication of them being hard-working and so they resist ways to relax. Relaxation is seen by some as a luxury and they feel guilty when they take some time out for themselves. So what is stress management all about and is there any sense in being too stressed for stress management? Read the rest of this entry »

Feel Good and Be Successful!

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you looking for a way to manage your stress effectively? Do you want to get on with your life but find that things seem to keep getting in the way? Do you have a long term health condition that you would like to manage more effectively? Perhaps you would like to start or have started your own business and need to stay on top of things. Whatever your circumstances, feeling good is the way to be successful and this could be the starting point you need! Read the rest of this entry »

“I Feel Like Myself Again!”

Here at Proactive Wellness we offer health and wellbeing coaching to empower others to be the best they can be and achieve the results they want to see in their lives. As coaching is quite a new and unfamiliar source of support, Melanie A. Forde interviews one of her clients, Emma Pearson so that our readers can gain insight into what coaching could be like for you. Emma shares her experience: Read the rest of this entry »

Turning Your Negative Experiences Into Positives

Do you always hear that you need to be positive, but struggle to find the positive in the things that happen to you? Does the saying ‘there’s always a silver lining’ get to you a little bit? Do you find that you have the same negative experiences over and over again? Perhaps it is time to be resourceful with your experiences, get the best from them, and turn them into positive catalysts for you! Read the rest of this entry »

Hidden Disabilities – Managing Real Challenges

Hidden disabilities or long-term conditions bring many challenges with them that often get overlooked. Do you or someone you love have a hidden condition? Would you like support on how to effectively manage the condition and yourself in the process? Here are some of the things you need to consider. Read the rest of this entry »

Do You Have The Courage To Get Better?

Do you have a chronic illness? Have you considered how you could get better? Are you aware of things that could help you but hesitate to try them? Perhaps your finance is limited and you feel that you cannot afford to better. If you have been unwell for a long time, are you nervous about what will happen if you do get better? Do you wish that you had the support system you needed so you could get back on your feet? Read the rest of this entry »

Coping With Setbacks and Flare-Ups

So you've been really working hard on managing your health and suddenly you have a flare-up or experience a setback. How do you feel? Do you feel that all your effort has been for nothing? Do you wonder if you will ever get better or be able to manage your health in the way you want to? Are you experiencing a flare-up or setback right now? Here are some words of comfort and advice to support you now and in the future. Read the rest of this entry »

Listen To Your Body

If your body could literally talk to you, what would it say? Would it thank you on the kind treatment you give it consistently or would it be ready to denounce you for abuse? Well your body does have a voice, a very strong one! If you learn to listen to it you will find that it speaks a lot of sense! Ready to listen? Read the rest of this entry »

Free Fibromyalgia Management Coaching Course!

As a special offer to members of Fibromyalgia Association UK , I am pleased to offer Free Fibromyalgia Management Group Coaching Courses. Each course will include an initial information session, and then 6 subsequent sessions. The first course will start on Wednesday 29th June 2011 with the initial information session and then the 6 sessions will start on Wednesday 6th July. There will be an opportunity for 2 groups, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. If you are not a member of FMA UK but would like to attend the course, do get in touch to discuss availability. Read the rest of this entry »