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Latest Posts
Resting is an achievement
When we’re used to defining ourselves by what we do, it’s hard to be forcibly stopped in our tracks by illness. Our inner achiever is crying out and won’t rest until our goals are reached ... Continue reading
August 18, 2025
The great smallness of awe
On a family holiday many decades ago, we stood at the bottom of a vast Icelandic glacier in torrential, horizontal rain. Drenched, we legged it back to the car to dry off, laughing with delight once safely inside ... Continue reading
July 22, 2025
You are not a ghost
Invisible illnesses have a way of making us turn invisible too ... Continue reading
June 30, 2025
Nourish Therapeutic Yoga: Review
I’ve been a member of a wonderful yoga class and community called Nourish Therapeutic Yoga for over 6 months ... Continue reading
May 27, 2025
Previous Posts
Starting gentle exercise again
April 18, 2025
Being bored means you're healing
March 14, 2025
Respect the dip
February 28, 2025
Try one thing at a time
February 11, 2025
Solve the puzzle of your own recovery
January 28, 2025
Time goes by quickly when you’re ill
January 8, 2025
The gentle softness of winter
December 13, 2024
The power of acknowledgement
November 28, 2024
Sharing your experience is a gift
November 11, 2024
Getting back on track
October 7, 2024
Resources for ME/CFS
September 26, 2024
Aims for Mindful Fatigue
September 3, 2024
Getting back out into the world
August 8, 2024
How to do the STOP process
March 28, 2024
Finding your baseline
February 23, 2024
Establishing a points system for pacing
February 8, 2024
Post Exertion Malaise and the importance of pacing
January 1, 2024
The winter flowering cactus
November 16, 2023
Relaxing into the journey of recovery
November 6, 2023
Recovery vs living with symptoms
October 17, 2023
How to cry
July 27, 2023
Enjoy anticipation
July 14, 2023
My 2 year progress chart
June 23, 2023
How I track my energy levels
June 2, 2023
You're doing really well
May 19, 2023
Remove sources of stress to start recovery
April 24, 2023
A rest state is just a non-stress state
March 2, 2023
Relax your body in the moment
February 17, 2023
Monitor the trend
November 8, 2022
Real recovery is uneven
September 13, 2022
Stop avoiding your emotions
Aug 15, 2022
Process your emotions to allow your body to rest
May 6, 2022
Trust your body to feel safe in your mind
April 28, 2022
Moderate stress keeps your body and brain healthy
April 23, 2022
Your psychological patterns perpetuate your stress loads
April 13, 2022
Identify your stress loads
April 12, 2022
Chronic fatigue is caused by chronic stress
April 5, 2022
Identify as a healthy person
March 31, 2022
Welcome! I’ve had ME/CFS since May 2021 and have gradually worked my way from severe to moderate. This blog distils my recovery learnings into short, practical posts for people with limited energy. I hope it helps you or someone you care for. - Matt
