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An ideal present!
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Margret, a painSupport member from Germany, wrote in with her suggestion for a special little present - to give pleasure and a smile either to yourself or someone else.
Hello Jan, I have a tip for you if! It's a present that will give you or another one great pleasure. It's a booklet I've found which is just too lovely. Jane Seabrook's 'Furry Logic, A Guide to life's little challenges'.
I use it as a 'Let-go-of-gift'. That means I'm giving it to someone whom I love, that person may keep it as long as he wants and then give it to someone else to give them pleasure too.
Together with the wonderful animal pictures it's unbeatable. It would also be a good reward for achieving a goal!
Have a good time
Margret
New Zealand artist Jane Seabrook has succeeded in creating one of the most charming and amusing gift books ever! Using captivating watercolor animal portraits to illustrate phrases and sayings, many of them with new twists, she puts life into perspective on many levels--and does so with panache.
A precariously balanced frog says, "I try to take one day at a time...but sometimes several days attack me at once."
A hyperactive chipmunk announces, "It's been lovely. But I have to s c r e a m now."
If you'd like to buy the book from Amazon, type Jane Seabrook into the box below.
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Mindfulness meditation
Courses, CDs, and books
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PainSupport member Vidyamala has a wonderful new website, Breathworks-mindfulness.
She is working with two colleagues: Gary Hennessey and Sona Fricker who have all formed a company to offer mindfulness to people with pain and illness called Breathworks Ltd.
The Breathworks Project offers mindfulness-based strategies for living well to anyone wishing to live a richer life and feel a greater sense of initiative and confidence.
You can learn more about mindfulness meditation for pain relief by visiting their website, joining a course, reading a book or listening to a CD – all available from their website.
www.breathworks-mindfulness.co.uk
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'Squishy' comforting aromatherapy cushions
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A wonderful present either for yourself or someone else - 'Squishy' is the ultimate cushion, a microbead cushion gently scented with soothing dried lavender, the ultimate in comfort and relaxation. The drawstrings bags are beautiful and trendy! £11.95
The super stretchy outer material can be stretched to over twice it's original size! Great for use in the car, home, office, etc. Squeeze it, squish it, stretch it - the ultimate in comfort & relaxation.
Incredible comfort and support and scented with soothing lavender. 14" tall with furry end panels and beautiful drawstring bag with matching furry ends - simply gorgeous!.
www.eoco.org.uk/cushties
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Daily Diary
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Keeping a diary to record your innermost thoughts and feelings can help you to get in touch with your inner self and what is really going on inside you.
Write without thinking, just ‘let it flow’, write whatever comes into your head and take note of what your subconscious reveals. It has been found that people who write this sort of journal are able to deal with problems in a more creative and positive way.
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Shoppy-with-Brolly
De Luxe Shopping Trolley
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Deluxe Shoppy is a 4 wheeled shopping trolley with wire basket frame and detachable fabric bag lined with water resistant fabric. Ideal for carrying shopping and allows the user to push the trolley rather than struggle to carry heavy loads. The Deluxe features an umberella holder and coolbag to keep items of shopping cool while travelling.
Normal price: £56.60
YourAble price: £44.64 inc VAT
Buy the shopping trolley from the YourAble shop!
Please remember - you can support painSupport by shopping from the Your Able site using any of the YourAble links in this newsletter. Thank you!
http://www.youreableshop.co.uk
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A helping hand
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Boost your mood by giving yourself a relaxing hand massage. If you can, use the following essential oils with 10ml base oil, such as sweet almond oil:
2 drops bergamot
1 drop geranium
and 1 drop patchouli
If you have none ‘to hand’ you can use any oil. Handcream is not as effective as it is absorbed too quickly and you need the smoothness of the oil to relax your hands.
Make sure you are sitting or lying quietly, take a few gentle, deep breaths to help you relax, then smooth the oil over your hands. Work your way down each finger with gentle massaging strokes.
 Noella Gabriel of Elemis Aromatherapy says,
“Massage the fleshy part of your hand in between your thumb and index finger. When exhaling, exert pressure into your thumb in the fleshy part to relieve tension and tiredness”.
Remember to massage your wrists too. Don’t massage joints if they are inflamed.
Comprehensive selection of oils and other natural remedies from G W Baldwin.
www.baldwins.co.uk
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Yes !
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We all need a boost from time to time during our day. Here's a simple way to help you to stay in a positive frame of mind.
When we have pain we often find ourselves resisting it or fighting it in some way. This causes extra stress and tension, whereas an attitude of acceptance helps us to stop the stress.
Saying 'yes' to whatever life throws at you is a good way to help with acceptance of a situation. When we accept a situation we are in a better position to find ways of dealing with it, even if it's to say to ourselves,
"OK, I feel bad right now, but this will soon pass and meanwhile I will stay calm and think of a way to help myself."
Make little signs that say YES and place them where you will see them often, at home or at work!
www.thepositivemind.com
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Quality Quietude
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Don’t just hope that that you can ‘find’ a space for yourself during the day – book it in to your diary or daily timetable. We can all benefit from just 15 minutes of ‘quality quietude’ during the day, it will help to refresh your spirit, mind and body.
Take your quality quiet time walking in the park or country in the fresh air, enjoying a peaceful herbal or fruit drink or just sitting or lying somewhere allowing the silence or natural sounds bathe you. This quiet time will allow you to gather your thoughts and let your creative imagination flow.
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Ten Commandments for Reducing Stress – especially at Christmas-time!
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1. Thou shalt not be perfect nor even try to be.
2. Thou shalt not try to be all things to all people.
3. Thou shalt leave undone those things which ought to be done.
4. Thou shalt not spread thyself too thin.
5. Thou shalt learn to say "NO!"
6. Thou shalt schedule time for thyself and thy supportive network.
7. Thou shalt switch off and do nothing, regularly.
8. Thou shalt be boring, inelegant, untidy and unattractive at times.
9. Thou shalt not feel guilty, ever.
And finally - and most importantly!
10. Thou shalt not be thine own worst enemy!
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