Maslow’s hierarchy proposes the theory that people are motivated to meet their needs in order to thrive, from basic needs; physiological needs, to higher needs; such as self esteem, self-actualization and self-transcendence (a term he added some years after the initial model he proposed). We all have needs, that if not met, will have consequences. I appreciate …
In this post, former ME/CFS sufferer and Coach Simon Pimenta explores the topic of: 1. What stress is 2. A simple strategy for assessing how much stress you might be experiencing 3. How you can identify strategies to reduce stress, that may result in health and energy benefits. What Is Stress? When I ask people this question, people …
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 …
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, …
“I should do X- brush my teeth/go to church, visit my gran/eat my vegetables.” “I shouldn’t do Y- smoke/drink/eat cake/curse.” “I should know how to do this…” “I should be X (smarter, healthier, richer, slimmer.)” When we say “I should/shouldn’t……..” we can be creating stress.
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 …
When people asked why I got sick, the 2 main reasons I would give were: 1. I Got A Virus This is what I used to say to people when I first got ill. I remember the day I was at a friend’s house that precipitated me going off sick. It was November. I …
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 …
Coach, Trainer and former sufferer of ME/CFS and fibromyalgia Simon Pimenta explores the issue of listening to your body and intuition and will look explore dealing with symptoms of fatigue 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? …
How Good Are You At Making Decisions? They may be small, non life changing ones; what to choose off the restaurant menu, or significant ones, whether to buy that flat or house or marry that man/woman.. Believe it or not, I have met people who find choosing what to eat at a restaurant difficult; some …
