In this post, Coach and Trainer Simon Pimenta explores the topic of how we can shift from over-focussing on problems to being solution focussed. Some people tend to focus on and dwell on a problem, whilst others, having identified a problem, very quickly start to focus on considering solutions. One way of spotting when people are getting stuck on a problem,
In this short series of posts ‘ME/CFS Simple Strategies’ trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores strategies for people with ME/CFS. ME/CFS & Diet Please re-read the caveats in the first article. As stated in the first article, diet is a big topic and often advise is conflicting. The first article focussed …
In this short series of posts ‘ME/CFS Simple Strategies’ trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores strategies for people with ME/CFS looking at: 1. Diet 2. Supplements 3. Rest 4. Exercise 5. Stress 1. ME/CFS & Diet Please re-read the caveats in the first article! As stated in the first article, diet is …
Do you feel that your mind has a mind of its own? Do you feel that you: • Can’t switch off/ relax? • Feel stressed a lot? • Can’t sleep because you’re mind is ‘wide awake’? • Think the worst? Come to a free talk on Thursday 12th January 7 – 8.30pm at Bellenden Therapies, …
In this short series of posts, trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores simple strategies for people with ME/CFS. I will look at: 1. Diet 2. Supplements 3. Rest 4. Exercise 5. Stress In the first article on diet I will focus on the Stone Age Diet.
The Power Of Relaxation You have the capacity to have a profound effect on your health and wellbeing, according to research. A study at Harvard University found that people trained in relaxation response techniques were able to affect gene expression. This research is very important as it demonstrates that people can influence how their genes …
We all need to rest. If you have limited energy, are recovering from a health condition, are a perfectionist or ‘driven’ personality, rest is crucial, because it allows the body to recharge. When the body is relaxed, it activates the parasympathetic nervous system (PN), which in turn allows the body to do a number of important tasks, …
Where Is Your Line In The Sand? Setting boundaries is essential for everyone, especially for many people: With ME/CFS Recovering from ME Experiencing a relapse/illness This may involve setting boundaries with others, but also with oneself. Although doing so may cause some discomfort in the short term, I believe that getting clear about boundaries will be …
Beliefs are powerful! You probably have many experiences of the power of beliefs in your life. Perhaps you were determined to achieve something, that seemed daunting. It felt like you had to move mountains. And you did it! Or maybe, you were convinced that something wouldn’t work out the way you wanted it to, and you were right. …
Coach, Trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores the issue of listening to your body and dealing with cravings when you are experiencing ME/CFS. How good are you at listening to your body? When should we listen to our body, and when should we not? In Part 1 we explored dealing with symptoms of …
