HEALTH

COST OF CANCER

My step up for January challenge was just that, a challenge, but I did it and I cannot tell you 1, how pleased I am that I did it and 2, it’s over. It is actually harder than what you think. There were days I didn’t want to go out and do my steps, but I always felt healthier when I did them. Thank you to those who took part and for those who helped me complete my steps. We still don’t know whether or not we’ll be putting our annual charity ball on in May, so please do watch this space. We would really love to hear any fundraising ideas any of you may have but they’ll need to be COVID safe ideas. Don’t forget why we do all of this fundraising. We do it to help those who are going through treatment for Cancer. We help with things like gas, electric, council tax etc. All the bills that do still need to be paid. Please do keep an eye out on our social media platforms, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Which reminds me to mention if you could get your family and friends to like us on these platforms it helps to spread the word of what we do. Anyway, do not forget to keep looking after yourselves as well as your friends, families and neighbours, wear those masks and keep a social distance. The sooner we adhere to the rules the sooner we can get back to normal fundraising. I just thought I would leave you with a quote I’ve recently seen which can be for anyone going through any difficult situation not just cancer and it’s this…….. When we long for life without difficulties, remember that oaks grow strong in contrary winds, and diamonds are made under pressure.

Nicky, Emma & Cath Trustees

YOU MAY BE RIGHT

How would you feel if a friend, family member or stranger said those words to you today? Instead of having to listen to someone else’s opinion coming from the TV, radio, phone or device you heard ‘You may be right’ instead. If you think you would be grateful to hear this, why not offer the phrase to another first. Maybe when you are having one of those days when you are experiencing conflict, perhaps with someone close to you who likes to argue or prove a point. Instead of engaging in the discussion cut it short and say to them, ‘You may be right’. They will then feel they have won and you will have ended the argument and walk away to spend time doing something you enjoy. What are the activities that you enjoy? Would you like to spend more time with your loved ones, pets, gardening, walking, reading, dancing, crafting, day dreaming? What do you like to do but have stopped and now takes too much effort to begin again? When we stop doing activities that bring joy we are left with work and other stressors and feel exhausted. Every day you choose.

Margaret Brown

MIND CONTROL

Is your mind always right? We act in such a way that is consistent with what we believe deep in our subconscious. Our mind learns through our experiences and thoughts, seeking the familiar options with known outcomes. However, what happens when those beliefs cause us pain? When the priority is to prevent the greatest threat occurring we can inadvertently cause other harm. Fear of rejection for example encourages avoidance, and avoidance can be easily triggered by illness. Physical symptoms have very real implications but when these are underpinned by psychological reinforcements, they can be changed. There would be no placebo effect if the mind had no say over the physical and yet few of us consider how we can bring this to its greatest effect. The beliefs of what we are capable of surround us through our genetics, environment and upbringing laying deep foundations, but these are always open to interpretation. Once we focus on any underlying connections, we can challenge them. With this understanding comes a much greater ability to act. Hypnotherapy helps re-programme your subconscious mind to release those beliefs no longer serving you and move forward with what you want to achieve.

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