How To Deal With Being Sick

Cough, sneeze, throbbing head, slow movements, low energy, foggy outlook... Many of us have experienced not feeling well - yukky, poo, bleh!!

I've been so proud of not being able to remember the last time I was sick that I was boasting about it to my sister over Christmas. Well, I'm learning to eat humble pie as I have come down with a cold. The annoying kind that has taken a couple of weeks to creep up and finally manifest. And the whole time I've just not quite felt myself. Have I said boo hoo yet?!

Talking to Miss Z the other day, she also believes,

I'm not a big one for taking medication unless I have to. I like to trust my body and its awesome immune system to do what it needs to do while supporting it as best I can.

Dos & Don'ts & How to deal with feeling unwell/sick

1. Drink lots of liquids (mainly warm ones or at least room temperature!). Water, teas & fresh fruit/veg juice can go a long way (may be accompanied by frequent trips to the loo.)
2. Take vitamins - a multi, vitamin C and zinc are great.
3. Eat if you can. Soups, fresh fruit and veg. Even something bland like toast to fill the stomach.
4. Don't be a martyr and suffer unnecessarily. Take something if you need to. Go see the doctor if necessary.
5. Don't force yourself to go to work if you are really unwell. They don't want your germs and you need to rest.
6. Rest. Sleep if you can. Or it is a great excuse to watch movies. Just relax, your body needs time to heal. Even though my body and mind are tired, there is only so much sleeping you can do while you're healing. I sometimes find easy activities to do that don't take up mental or physical energy much - knitting, sewing etc
7. Stop worrying about what you should be doing. Even if you attempted to do them, you wouldn't be doing a good job of it anyway. Heal up quickly and then tackle them. It is rarely the end of the world.
8. As above, stop feeling guilty for sitting on your arse or lying in your bed! You need some quiet time to recouperate so you can get back to what is important to you!
9. Burn healing essential oils. Here is a great article on cold remedies using essential oils
10. Get hugs from loved ones. Love goes a long way!

Any other remedies or suggestions that make you feel better when unwell? Please share them below!
 
Get better soon and get back to making it as you wish!
Arienne (cough) xo

January 2012 Dreams/December Review

 My current vison/inspiration board

Hello 2012! I think I'm in love with you already!

JANUARY DREAMS

1. Do a speech at toastmasters
2. Attend the Farewell bash of Miss L
3. Create website outline
4. Interview 2 fab gals for 10thousandgirl
5. Book flights for May/June Paris/Provence/Hungary holiday/art retreat tour
6. Record Librivox chapter
7. Complete free course 
8. Publish the SSS Manifesto
9. Celebrate at friend's engagement partay
10. Savour 1st month being engaged :)
11. Start writing 10thousandgirl book
12. Create blog strategy and editorial routine (yes, putting the professional hat on!)
13. Ensure I love my garden so my plants don't die!
14. Vision, dream and create more for SSS - see vision board above!

DECEMBER REVIEW
I went very well with my dreams for December and managed to complete most of the goals!

1. Write review/reflection of the year piece for 10thousandgirl (and then do it myself!). I'm really excited to share this with you guys. - Done - I will share shortly!
2. Celebrate a wonderful family christmas in Sydney (unfortunately minus the sister dearest in London) - Done - had a fabulous time
3. Celebrate New Years Eve in Style with a delicious wine tasting extravaganza - Done
4. Complete template of family tradition - Done - just have to fill out the Family Interview Questions
5. Do first family recipe -  Done - lil sister and I documented Christmas recipes
6. Create book outline for 10thousandgirl - Done - we've even worked out a writing schedule starting next week!
7. Create book outline for SSS book (ooooh) - Have brainstormed sections but have decided to write 10thousandgirl book and SSS courses first
8. Enjoy christmas celebrations (several lunches, picnics and work parties) -  Done and enjoyed!
9. See Mary Poppins at the Capitol Theatre - Done - was super enjoyable and got front row seats!
10. Look at a product that has been sitting on my bookshelf for a while - Postponed!
11. Organise an easy to use Project information flow (i'm sick of all my bits of scrap paper and different notebooks) - Done!
12. Volunteer and record a chapter for Librivox - free audiobooks! Done and have uploaded audio test
13. Carry over from November - SSS email address, garden work, - Done garden work. Email address still to come


What magic have you got in the works SSSs?
Arienne xo

Week in Review: 17 Dec - 6 Jan Family Festivities

 My new mini courtyard garden with flowers, seeds that I am hoping will flower, The Lemon Tree of Love and herbs! So much happiness and goodness in 4 pots (the ugly pot is hiding around the corner...)

Semi-caught up with the times and got an iPhone 4
Visited alcohol superstore Dan Murphy's to stock up on Xmas necessities :)

Visited the new Ikea superstore (it was definitely a superstore week!)

Went to the Library to cut costs and got DVDs and a Hungarian language course (so I can try to communicate with The Man's family when we visit in June this year - wish me luck)

Shopping with little sister Tatiane for her year 12 ball dress (no luck)

Trivia night

Meeting about writing book with co-author

Mum arrives!

Post-airport lunch with family in the only dog-friendly pub I know

Yum Cha (yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm) in Chinatown

Christmas shopping (on extreme budget)

Hand crafted some calendars for Mum and Dad with pics of special times

Mum bought me gorgeous dress (I wore it on Xmas Eve)

Printed and created cardboard face cut outs of sister (and her boyfriend) that spent christmas in Europe (the enjoyed the meal and drinks as much as we did):

Xmas dinner, amazing presents

Watched Mission Impossible 4 (hilarious) and Tin Tin (entertaining) at the movies with fam

Cultured it up at the Powerhouse museum

Archery

BBQ at friend's house

Finally bought some sweet treats from the delectable (in several ways) Adriano Zumbo's (no line for a change!)

The Man popped THE Question....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Glebe Market fun in the rain

The Man and I sat down and wrote our reflections of 2011 and plans for 2012

Drafted SSS Manifesto (available for free download soon!)

Worked on routines and habits for the new year

Family friends from China arrived
Went to a nursery and planted a garden and The Lemon Tree of Love in honour of our engagement- see pic above!

Tidied the pantry (aren't I organised!)

Recorded final audio test for Librivox. Ready to record my chapter!
New Years Eve with family and friends. Cocktail competition (we came a tied 2nd with our invented Lushious concoction and win it in a minute games
Lil sis and step-dad left :(

Wrote highlights of 2011, New Year wishes and Engagement posts

Farewelled Miss C's brother with drinks
Belated visit to beautician
Mum and Dad left for Perth

And did I mention The Man popped the Question??!!

How have you kicked off 2012 SSSs?

Make it as you wish SSSs!
Arienne xo

Love Leads to a Ring...

 

Over two years together. A puppy to splash our love on. 

Business plans, travel dreams, snuggles, kisses, a home together, laughter, support.

On the 28th December 2011, my love, The Man, asked me if I would like to bind my life even more with his.

I said YES...

I'm looking forward to experiencing our story as it unfolds...

Love is in the air!!!!

Happy New Year

Photo Credit

Happy New Year SSSs!

Get excited and get involved in 2012.

Make it your year.

Make it the year you finally did .....................!

Make it memorable.

I wish you every joy and happiness.

Make those moments count.

Laugh. Cry. Celebrate. Dream. Love.

Be you and take steps to create a life that is more you!

Make it as you wish!

Love, Arienne