It’s the start of a new year. The perfect opportunity for new beginnings and change. Perhaps you’ve been through a few personal difficulties and you’re a little nervous about what the new year holds for you. Here’s the thing – you need to kickstart your life with a new beginning, with a fresh start to get out of the tired, dusty path you’ve been treading so far. It’s a new year. Why not be adventurous – take a vacation to Vietnam or India,  where the culture is very different to what you’re used to? Or supercharge your life by studying a new course or trying a different exercise program to the…

Can uplifting quotes really boost you when times are tough?  How do you cope when life hurls you through a tough time over and over again? You want to call a timeout mentally and emotionally just for a little while. Your sole aim is to retreat, regroup and return to life recharged and ready to cope with any challenge. I live with a chronic illness so I have some really tough days. One of my go-to secrets is to seek comfort in my treasured list of quotations. I have one in particular that speaks to me: It encourages me and lifts my spirits when I’m too weary of being sick.…