What Is Jiggsy?

Sometimes, it’s worth taking a risk to speak your truth, even if it leaves you feeling vulnerable…because that’s what recovery is truly about. Just remember though, it’s not what you say, but how you say it, that can make the difference.

If you lost everything tomorrow that gives you your sense of identity, would you know who you were? Without all the frills of life, are you content with your lot? Not an easy one, but a passing conversation made me curious about how my own sense of self has evolved since being in recovery.

Full of self-doubt, never feeling like you deserve anything good that comes your way, and feeling deeply unworthy, are all symptoms of ‘Imposter Syndrome.’ If they sound familiar to you, then you are not alone. More importantly though, there are some simple techniques you can do to help set yourself free.

This one has been in the pipeline for a while, but the increase in these kind of videos has left me frustrated. Recovery IS about the food, but more importantly it is about everything else OTHER than the food.

Despite having the flu jab…I got the flu. From my ‘snotty sick pit,’ I learnt more about myself and my recovery journey than I expected.

How have we become so neglectful of the simple pleasure in life that can add so much value? Pay more attention to the little things in life…they are often the big things in disguise.

Some people are in our lives for a long time, whilst others are merely a moment in time. I have learnt that this is irrelevant. We all have the ability to leave our mark on others, as I unexpectedly found out last weekend.

Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time for many of us. If you are struggling with a mental health issue, then the holidays can fill you with dread. My biggest tool I have learnt is to not suffer in silence. People can’t help you if they don’t know how. Guide them and be honest about what you need to get through each day.

‘Jiggsaw Reflection Series 012’ . This sound familiar… . When I have £££ in my account, I’ll be happy. … When I met him or her, I’ll be happy. … When I move there, I’ll be happy. … When he or she says they love me, I’ll be happy. … When I get that job, […]