Living with Chronic Illness & Fatigue

Articles exploring holistic health and wellbeing, along with reflections on living with chronic illness, fatigue and energy-limiting conditions such as ME/CFS.

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Wondering Why I Use the Word “Movement” More Than “Exercise”?

Published on: 24/08/2026

What if “exercise” and “movement” aren’t interchangeable when you live with ME/CFS or Long Covid? From PEM and the legacy of GET to my own experience of relearning what my body could manage, here’s why I choose one word over the other.

Wondering Why I Use the Word “Movement” More Than “Exercise”?

Why “New Year, New Me” Doesn’t Work with Chronic Illness

Published on: 07/01/2026

Living with chronic illness means your body doesn’t reset in January. Explore why the “New Year, New Me” mindset can feel unrealistic and what helps instead.

Why “New Year, New Me” Doesn’t Work with Chronic Illness

Finding Calm In The Festive Season

Published on: 08/11/2025

Discover gentle ways to find calm and self-care this Christmas. A nurturing guide for those managing chronic illness, fatigue, or festive overwhelm, helping you create a season that feels kind and peaceful.

Winter Wellbeing: Gentle Self-Care Tips for Living with Chronic Illness

Published on: 26/10/2025

Discover gentle winter wellbeing tips for living with chronic illness. Learn how to rest intentionally, nourish your body, and find calm through the colder months with mindful self-care and compassion.