Today's episode was recorded on 9th August 2020 (I actually say July) whilst out on my daily morning walk. I started walking to help my recovery from multiple attacks of Viral Meningitis. I had no desire to get out of bed this morning. Been feeling extremely tired over the past few days.

I am quite scared sometimes walking through the woods because it can be very quite. Yesterday I heard information that there had been a couple of attacks in the woods the previous mornings so I've changed my route today so that I'm in a more open area.  

Today I talk about exercise and being active. Exercise has always been an important part of my life.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 8th August 2020 whilst out on my daily morning walk. I started walking to help my recovery from multiple attacks of Viral Meningitis. 

I talk about being tired yesterday and I share my dieting history and the three pillars I used when I focus on my physical environment. 

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 7th August 2020 whilst out on my daily morning walk. I started walking to help my recovery from multiple attacks of Viral Meningitis.

I talk about my personal project The Freedom at 55 Project. I share how the project has helped me to focus on three key areas of my life and how that has been instrumental in transforming my life. Oh yes, you find out what happened when I visited my GP to collect a fit note.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 6th August 2020 but not during my usual morning walk. I did go out walking but was with a friend who was staying over. I went out for a second walk and recorded my journal then. 

I talk about accepting help. I got help from an unexpected stranger and I tell how that came about.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 5th August 2020. It's a cooler day today. I continue talking about my experience of pain and injury during my life. I've been struggling with toothache recently so I give an update on that and how I'm working hard on my oral hygiene. I've had problems with my ankles, knees and hips over the years and have had operations too.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 4th August 2020. I managed to get out for another walk today. I've created a habit now of stopping to record my audio journal at the beginning of my walk so that I'm not so tired. I miss my long walks but realise that I have to build up my stamina.  I talk about what happened yesterday when I arrived at the doctor. I actually became quite emotional and I guess that's because I'm feeling a bit emotionally vulnerable at the moment. A friend reminded me that the type of job I have has a mental toll on me as I make decisions that impact on people's life on a day to day basis. I talk about my experience of pain and injury during my life.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 1st August 2020. It's been almost 4 weeks since I woke up with a headache that indicated I was having another viral meningitis attack. I've been signed off work for another 4 weeks and it is my plan to return to work at the beginning of September. I'm realising I need to take things a bit slower than I have been. I give an update on my symptoms as I had to take pain killers this morning. 

I take the same route through the woods so that I don't have to make any decisions first thing in the morning.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 3rd August 2020. I go out for a walk yesterday but I still recorded an audio journal. I'm walking in a different park today. I'm fortunate to live in a location where there is a lot of green space. I'm taking this route because I needed to pick up a medical certificate from my GP as I'm signed off work for another month.  Since having these viral meningitis attacks I've struggled driving and also travelling on public transport. I speak randomly today about things on my mind that are stressful at the moment.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 31st July 2020. I mention my project - The Freedom at 55 Project which is also the name of my website and blog. i created this project in 2018 after my fifth Viral Meningitis flare-up. I wanted to learn more about my condition, make lifestyle changes to help to manage my symptoms and share my experience to help others. Today I talk about sleep and diet because these are the two areas under health that I've made the biggest changes.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 30th July 2020. I've been really consistent getting out on my daily walks since being discharged from hospital. I think I've been out every morning. If I hadn't been unwell I'd be walking a lot further and a lot faster but I am being patient with myself. I like talking whilst I'm out because it gives me an opportunity to share my experience of having a chronic illness. I talk about wellbeing as being more than just about our physical and mental health.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/