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My Teen’s M.E. Diagnosis – Three Years On

By Sarah Wells June 16, 2020

I’m not usually one for marking anniversaries, not sad ones anyway. But, this week marks three years since the the Grenfell Tower fire which for us marks three years since my son was diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.)

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Biff and The Fatigue Monster

By Sarah Wells February 14, 2020

The Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories through the eyes of a chronic illness mum.

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Millions Missing 2019

By Sarah Wells May 9, 2019

Grab a cuppa and I’ll attempt to explain why we are supporting the #MillionsMissing protest on Sunday May 12th 2019. My son has been diagnosed with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/…

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Surviving a Crash When You Have a Chronic Illness

By Sarah Wells February 25, 2019

When you live with chronic illness ‘crashes’ are inevitable no matter how hard you try to avoid
them. Getting the balance between doing too much or too little is like walking a tightrope. Here are my top tips to spot and to manage crashes.

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Grief and Acceptance in Chronic Illness

By Sarah Wells February 25, 2019

A little over three years ago I wrote about acceptance being a huge part of my chronic illness journey. Little did I know when I wrote the article that this trust would be tested as my oldest child’s health was about to spiral into a rapid decline.

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The Realities of ‘Back to School’ in a Chronic Illness House

By Sarah Wells September 17, 2018

New school year, new uniform, new adventures. It’s the day before school starts back, this year one of my children, Charlie, will be attending a brand new high…

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Biff, Chip and Kipper – The Dance Show

By Sarah Wells June 28, 2018

The Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories through the eyes of a chronic illness mum.

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The A-Z of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

By Sarah Wells May 17, 2018

From adrenaline to Zebra and everything in-between.

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The A-Z of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) The Memes

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The A-Z of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) in pictures.  From adrenaline highs, mast cells and slipping rib syndrome to the zebra mascot. Do you know everything about EDS? Please…

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Top Tips for being a Professional Patient

By Sarah Wells April 4, 2018

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    Hello, my name is Sarah. I’m a mum, wife, writer, blogger, advocate and occasional public speaker. This is my blog, where I share our life with the world, my passion for raising awareness of EDS, CMT and ME and how I raise my children to be happy with their perfect imperfections. My Stripy Life is here to provide you with regular fresh ideas about chronic health, wellness and navigating the ‘systems’.

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Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending 5 minutes Yesterday I had the pleasure of spending 5 minutes with an amazing human to share why we had started our coaching journeys.
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You know my story and can learn more here... https://sarahwellslifecoach.com/more-about-sarah/ It's a page on the website that you don't find unless you are really looking. 😉 It comes from going on a journey with chronic illness for me and my kids and coming out the other side intact. And even though our health needs are still there, sometimes in technicolour,
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I am stronger, tougher, and better able to bounce back that when I started this journey with anything that life throws at me. I will not share her experiences, that is personal, but I will say that she too has resilience in abundance and is an inspiring lady.
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🙌🙌 Having resilience truly helps you to bounce back from un-foreseen circumstances and adapt. But, just imagine having even more that resilience, even more that just gritting your teeth and getting on with the cards life throws at you?
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That's where your mindset comes in.
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🙌🙌 Humour me, imagine developing a mindset so that you not only have the resilience to bounce back from any un-foreseen circumstances but also has a positive outlook throughout. Imagine that?
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Not just the ability to handle the situation you are faced with but also having the courage to move forwards when things are tough and the ability to see opportunities within your difficulties.
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👉🏻We all experience life changing events such as a long term diagnosis, long distance house moves, caring for a sick parent, divorce, caring for children with complex medical needs or redundancy, I'm sure you could add to this list... Developing this mindset absolutely supports you when life throws you a curve ball and is absolutely possible.
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I know because I have and the lady I had the pleasure of talking to yesterday had too.
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⭐And so can you!! ⭐
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DM me for more info or a chat or book a call and we can have a conversation.
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Much love Sarah x
The first step in overcoming Imposter Syndrome is The first step in overcoming Imposter Syndrome is to acknowledge what you’re feeling, and why.
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Start by keeping a journal or writing down your thoughts and feelings. Whenever you experience feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy, write them down, and explain why you’re feeling this way.
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Be as specific as possible about each situation.
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One great way to overcome your Imposter is to write a letter to your inner child or younger self.
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To tell yourself that it is OK to try, to make mistakes and to learn. To try new things and to be successful. Ask her why she feels the way she does about what she has achieved… dig deep. Go back to where it all began. What made you believe that you are unworthy of greatness. Feel the emotions and write them all down to get them out, what thoughts come up?
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#chronicillness #chronicillnesswarrior #invisibleillness #chronicwellness #chroniclife #wellnessjourney #impostersyndrome #imposteramongus #selfdoubt #selfconfidence #innercritic #impostersyndromesoloution #overcomeselfdoubt
One thing that I love about technology (there are One thing that I love about technology (there are plenty of things that I don't) is that I wake up to reminders on my phone of things that happened on this day in the past. 
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This morning photos of my brothers 50th birthday popped up, the last time we went properly out, out!
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You can never predict how the world will change, what life will throw at us or what position we will be in a year from now, some things are just out of  our control.  The COVID pandemic has taught everyone that! 
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We can make choices and decisions within our control and it is important to focus our time and energy there, focusing on things like:
👉🏻what you buy
👉🏻where you live
👉🏻how you sleep
👉🏻who you spend time with
👉🏻what you read
👉🏻what you do
👉🏻what you eat and drink
👉🏻what you think
👉🏻what you say
👉🏻your decisions and choices
👉🏻your attitude and mindset
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you can also influence different things in your life: 
🎇your health and wellness
🎇a promotion at work 
🎇your commitments
🎇where you work
🎇productivity at work
🎇your children's future
🎇your reputation
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If you need help with change in your life and want to go from feeling OVERWHELMED and FRUSTRATED ➡IN CONTROL get in touch. 
DM me or reach out here👉🏻 https://sarahwellslifecoach.com/connect/
The first step in overcoming Imposter Syndrome is The first step in overcoming Imposter Syndrome is to acknowledge what you’re feeling, and why. Start by keeping a journal or writing down your thoughts and feelings. Whenever you experience feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy, write them down, and explain why you’re feeling this way. Be as specific as possible about each situation.
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I have done this a few times, for me looking back at a time that was tough can be a cathartic and healing process, like journaling, it helps to get the emotions surrounding different experiences out and to process them. It helps me to put things in perspective. 
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Having multiple diagnoses there have been times when I have really doubted myself. As a young teacher, unable to work anymore.  As a new mother struggling to care for my young child.  When diagnosis after diagnosis hit our family and I doubted that I had ‘what it takes’, sometimes crippled by fear of what lay ahead for me. 
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I wrote this 4 years ago, triggered as my first child became a teenager, on his next birthday he will become a man. 
It is as it is. Raw and un-edited.
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👉🏻 Or follow the link in the bio 
https://sarahwellslifecoach.com/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-journaling/
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🎇 Could you write to your younger self at a time in your life that was stressful, like a chronic illness diagnosis, or to your inner child? Looking back and being kind to yourself can be helpful.
 
🎇 What could you reflect back on? What made you feel unworthy of your greatness? What could you tell your younger self? What have you learnt? What new things do you want to try? 
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🎇 Let me know what comes up for you?
When the dog wants to join in too 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 

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