See the whole episode at: http://genuinely-you.com/theshow The "Genuinely You Show" hosted by Gina Gardiner takes you on a journey of discovery to find your genuine self and how you can have the confidence to let go of fear, and the stress and frustration of constantly trying to save the day and at the same time achieve ongoing happiness and fulfilment. The Greatness Of Gratitude Learn the best kept secret to achieving confidence, happiness and fulfilment. Learn how gratitude has the power to create confidence, optimism and transformation? Even if you’re the most skeptical person. Discover how gratitude has the power to recalibrate your thinking – from worthlessness to confidence, from struggle to success. Find out how to harness the power of gratitude and live an amazing, confident and fulfilling life. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kL-18KAcy5w

Long-term chronic pain is exhausting and debilitating. It is a constant companion which wears you down with its unrelenting presence. It can rob you of the sleep you so desperately need to escape its grip, and it has the capacity to trigger depression and a sense of isolation. Painkillers are rarely the answer when pain has become entrenched as they not only have significant side effects but become less and less effective over time. The stark choice is to load your system with more and more drugs or to find an alternative way of dealing with the pain. Living with chronic pain is a challenge however it is possible to find ways of managing your pain but it takes determination to do so. In many ways, there are many similarities in the way in which we deal with both physical pain and emotional pain. Those who fail to face the problem are more likely to look for a solution in pharmaceutical solutions, recreational drugs, alcohol or food. The problem here is that these approaches often result in addiction or in the side effects becoming yet another problem that requires a solution. There is no magic potion I'm afraid and certainly, no one size fits all. We are all unique and so have to find the way which works for us. In my experience, the way forward is using a combination of different approaches in a flexible way based on how I am doing on that particular day. In this video, I share with you some of the strategies which have worked for me over the years. I used them to help me wean myself off Fentanyl patches after using them for nearly 20 years. They were no longer holding the pain at an acceptable level and the solution offered by the medics was to double the dose. It was a wake-up call for me. I didn't want to take more and more painkillers so I had to find a different way forward. Of course, there are days when the strategies work better than others, but when this is the case I have a toolbox of different strategies at my disposal. Taking painkillers is now a rare event. I've shared the same strategies I use myself with others and they have found them helpful, I hope you will do so too. You may not be able to change the situation you are in – but it is not the challenge that defines the quality of your life but how you choose to deal with it. 'Living with Long-Term Illness (Including Long Covid) & Disability: Foreword by Professor Leslie J Findley, MD, MRCS, DRCOG, DCH, FRCP' This publication is a companion to this YouTube Playlist. It offers practical approaches to help you navigate your way to living a great life despite the challenges you are facing. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BN181945/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i13 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN181945?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 #health #wellbeing #recovery #disability #multiplesclerosis #longcovid ##longcovidrecovery #care #energy #motivationalvideo #motivation #chronicillness #chronicfatigue #chronicfatiguesyndrome #pain #illness #caregivers --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Being successful in life and business starts with you. On this channel and through my books, radio show, podcasts and social media channels (see below) I want to guide you to live a happy and successful life as your authentic self. Being yourself will give you confidence, a sense of enlightenment, a life with destiny and most importantly you will be able to unlock your full potential. Subscribe to my channel to understand how being true to your life purpose will influence all aspects of your life. Gain leadership skills and make a bigger difference with your own company or in the company you work for. Get good at business management in the UK and internationally and spread your influence further. Build your self-worth and self-confidence and watch those around you become more confident too. Build business success and career success and feel fulfilled in life. Find out more about what I do via my websites, books and social media here: https://linktr.ee/ginagardiner ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJlvdp6CfCE