Chronically Fabulous

Non profit raising awareness of chronic illness and/or disability

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[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Taking that step back can involve showing compassion to yourself, and forgiving yourself as needed - mistakes happen and if you forget the wrapping paper it isn't the end of the world, you're only human. 2/2

How do you make time for yourself? Share them below
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[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Day 5 - More self-love tips

Taking time for yourself isn't selfish. In fact, during this holiday season, many people can feel overwhelmed, and taking a moment to take a step back can sometimes be the best thing. 1/2

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Day 4 - Easy ways to practice self-love

1 - Stop comparing yourself to others
2 - create a self-love mantra
3 - celebrate the tiny wins
4 - find your self-love love language
5 - Be kind to yourself

[Dr Felicity McGeown @mckee_felicity]

The amazing @joanne_sansome and @castleDD as part of Recipe for Disaster @BigTellyNI and @disabilityni great to see BSL and ISL as well (alongside captions if wanted) plus the craic is ninety at the online performance.

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Remember you can't pour from an empty cup, take time for yourself first. It isn't selfish to take time just for you.
Making a box of self-care goodies is also helpful. What are some ways you incorporate self-care into your life? Share them below 👇 2/2

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Day 3 - Self Care is not selfish
Taking time for yourself is essential. It can feel hard to do in such a hectic world, but taking a moment such as a 5-minute breather when making and having a cup of tea can be a small act of self-care. 1/2

[Northern Ireland Assembly @niassembly]

The Speaker is pleased to be hosting an event in the Senate Chamber tomorrow to mark #IDPWD2022

Organised in conjunction with a range of organisations that support people with disabilities, the event will see participants question MLAs on a range of important issues.

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

practice makes perfect, so start small with statements like, 'I am caring', 'I am generous', 'I am loved', 'I am valued' etc.
What are some affirmations you like to use? Share them below! 3/3

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Day 2 - Affirmations
Affirmations are positive statements that can help you to challenge and overcome self-sabotaging and negative thoughts. Sometimes, it can seem a bit unrealistic or 'silly' that saying positive things can have an effect 1/3

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

but many of us do exercises for our physical health, and affirmations are just exercises for our minds. They can help reprogram thinking patterns and over time influence how you think and act. Just like how mindfulness can take time to get the hang of 2/3

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Our friend @castleDD from My Way Access is collaborating @BigTellyNI and @disabilityni alongside a host of disabled artists for a spectacular performance on Sat. It promises to be one not to miss! Book your free tickets (donations welcome) now!
https://t.co/ZFa6EeHjUn

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

5 Benefits of Calm
1 - Develops your intuition
2 - Increases your capacity for hope, forgiveness, and compassion
3 - Inspires you to create
4 - Helps you connect with yourself
5- Restores good health and energy levels.

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Festive Advent Calandar Day 1 - Calmness
Calm can take many forms, from a mindful cup of tea and taking the time to just be in the moment, to scheduling a set time for you or just creating a bedtime routine to help aid your sleep. 1/3

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

Embracing calm, even if only in a small form can have huge benefits for you. This time of year can be hectic and stressful, especially with the cost of living. Try to include small things to give you a minute to just breathe. 2/3

[Chronically Fabulous @chronfabni]

We're running a self-care advent calendar-style event this December. Every day there will be a post with self-care ideas and suggestions. Feel free to add your own below and help share your self-care tips. You might even see your suggestion worked into an advent calendar post!

[My Way Access @MyWayAccess]

This morning I posted an article from @johnpringdns regarding the letter @DisRightsUK sent to @UN's @COP27P, that they must stop excluding disabled people from their climate conference.

[@[email protected] @Imani_Barbarin]

Disabled people, remember: when you’re having a good day walking and you BEGIN to get tired, turn back, that initial tiredness is your halfway mark.

[SingsongRaptor on Bluesky(ze/zer/zers) @SingsongRaptor]

Everyone that needs a mobility aid should be able to get one, whichever they think is best. For me, it was a wheelchair & rollator, for my sis @squiddcandy it's forearm crutches. The problem is that aids are expensive, as is being a disabled single mom, and she's in pain 1/2

[My Way Access @MyWayAccess]

The long awaited next episode or Access All Areas has been recorded by My Way Access @castleDD and @chronfabni @mckee_felicity

It will be dropping in the coming days on @anchor and your favourite streaming sites.

#MyWayAccess #ChronicallyFabulous #Disabled #DisabilityAwarenes