Frozen are better than fresh!

 Hello

If you are like me and love fruit and vegetables, but a cannot afford, them fresh, then buying frozen is just if not better for you because they are frozen at source. 

Miriam

How to save money

 Hello

How often do you look through your bank statements and see a subscription, that you don't need any more?

Now is the time, to do just that, go through your bank statements, and highlight any subscriptions, that you have that you no longer need or use, and get rid of them.

With broad band and any other services that are similar, could you get a cheaper deal, why not give it a try?

If you are not well enough to do it, why not ask a trusting person to do it for you.

Miriam

How to improve your mental health

 Hello

The following are ways to  improve your mental health.

Be in nature, I don' t know about you, but nature does me so much good. Having a bird house in the garden, which is regularly topped up, and watch wildlife come and go, is such a tonic, it gives me so much pleasure, and does not take much work at all.

A more painful way is to have an ice bath, but I suggest you run it past the doctor before doing it, and the same with cold showers.

I hope this helps.

Miriam

Never eat ultra processed food

 Hello

Everyone knows, the damage ultra processed food does to your body, but people still eat it, because it cheap, why not ditch them, and go to Aldi or Lidl and get fresh food there, its much cheaper.

I am aware that many people who have ME, cannot go shopping, maybe your carer a friend or a neighbour can do some shopping for you.

As the saying goes, never eat anything, that has a name on it, where you don't know what it is.

Miriam

The Big Give is Here!

 

Thanks to the ongoing support of our amazing members like you, we’ve been able to support thousands of people living with ME and accelerate ground-breaking research to unlock answers and create hope. Our Big Give Christmas Challenge is back again – and with your help we can reach our target of £135,000 to continue our work to improve the lives of everyone affected by ME. For one week only, between 2nd and 9th December any gift you make will be doubled and have twice the impact. Donate Now

This year, all money raised will help us to: Improve the lives of adults and children affected by ME through our information, support, advocacy and healthcare services. Accelerate understanding of ME by building on the initial results of our DecodeME study, delivering more genetic research studies with Edinburgh University and supporting the next generation of ME researchers through our Future Leaders Programme. With your support, we’re driving real change, delivering hope, and making a lasting impact for people with ME, including people like Hattie* & Mia*.  Hattie's daughter Mia has ME, and their family were helped by our Information & Support service: “Please consider donating to Action for ME. When your child suddenly becomes seriously ill, it can feel like the world has fallen away beneath you. Action for ME are the people who step into that gap.”   Hattie Thank you so much, we couldn’t do this without you. Warmest wishes, Sonya Chowdhury, Chief Executive - Action for ME P.S. We are extremely grateful for any support you can give this year, we know that times are tough for many.  *names have been changed

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Its back, double them up.

 

We are less than 2 weeks away from The Big Give Christmas Challenge – can you help us raise £135,000 to improve lives and accelerate understanding for anyone affected by ME?

Donate online between 2^nd and 9^th December to see your gift DOUBLED.

Last year, the money raised during our campaign helped us to:

·    Respond to over 1,100 requests for information and support from adults and children with ME. 91% had increased understanding of their rights and options following contact with us.

·    Continue to support younger researchers in the ME field through our Future Leaders Network, and build on the initial results of our DecodeME study through our Genetics Centre of Excellence research partnership with Edinburgh University.

·    Provided 215 bursaries to people on low incomes, helping them to access specialist healthcare including Doctors and Physiotherapists.

·    Launch an Essay Competition for Medical Students across the UK, helping ensure the next generation of Doctors understand ME and can better support their patients with ME.

We’ll be announcing the winners of our essay competition during the Big Give campaign week. Follow us on social media (links below) to see how it improved understanding of ME for those students who took part.

With your help, this year we can reach our target and continue our work to improve lives and accelerate understanding – now and in the future.

For now, save the date and we will contact you with more information about our Big Give Christmas Challenge soon, or keep an eye on our social media channels for more updates.

Best wishes from the Action for ME team.

The Key to Happiness: 5 Simple Steps to Launch Your Passion Business Today

 We see successful business owners on TV every day, seemingly living their dream life. The secret they all share isn't luck—it's control. As This Morning highlighted on Friday, the key to lasting happiness and freedom often lies in running your own business.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the thought of starting, stop right now. It doesn't have to be complicated. You already have everything you need: your passion.

Here is a straightforward, five-step blueprint to turn what you love into a thriving business, starting today.

Step 1: Find Your Fire (The Passion Principle)

Don't start a business just to make money; start one that brings you joy.

The first and most important step is to find your passion and turn it into a business. When you are selling something you genuinely love and believe in, consistency becomes easy, and the work feels less like a chore and more like a mission. What do people ask you for advice about? What could you talk about for hours? That is your business idea.

Step 2: Create a Social Media Home Base

In the modern world, your social media page is your storefront. It’s where customers find you, connect with you, and ultimately buy from you.

• Create your page: Choose a clear, engaging platform (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok) where your ideal customer spends their time.

• Be Consistent: Posting once a month won't work. You must be consistent in promoting on it. Set a schedule (daily or every other day) and stick to it.

• Use Social Media for YOUR Good: Don't just scroll—join social media groups and promote your business page there (where appropriate). Treat social media as a powerful, free marketing tool, not a distraction.

Step 3: Master the Art of Consistency

This is where 90% of people fail, but it's the simplest step.

Whether it's posting, reaching out to customers, or fulfilling orders, you must be consistent with what you do. Small, daily actions always beat huge, sporadic efforts. Consistency builds trust, improves your search ranking, and keeps your brand top-of-mind for potential customers.

Step 4: Start Small, Build Smart

The fear of doing too much often leads to doing nothing.

Resist the urge to launch ten products, three websites, and five social media channels at once. Instead, start off small and build up. Focus intensely on one product or service, master your marketing on one social channel, and then, once it's profitable, expand. This prevents overwhelm and guarantees a solid foundation.

Step 5: Commit for a Year (The Growth Window)

Your business needs time to breathe, find its audience, and grow organically.

You won't see great results in a month. In fact, most businesses take six months just to find their stride. Make a firm commitment to keep it at for at least a year, to make it grow. Patience isn't passive; it's a strategic decision that allows you to collect data, adapt, and eventually break through to consistent sales.

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Ready to reclaim your happiness and financial control? Start by identifying your passion today, setting up your social home base, and committing to these simple, consistent actions.

Your successful business journey starts now.

Miriam