You know the stuff. The expensive candle you don't want to burn. The nice bottle of wine you're saving. The new outfit waiting for the right occasion. The fancy dinnerware that spends 360 days of the year in a cupboard. I've definitely become more of a "just use it" person over the years - living with MND probably has something to do with that. When I was diagnosed, I was given 2–3 years to live, so the idea of saving everything for "someday" started to seem a little ridiculous. I'm now nine years down the track, which I'm very happy about... but I still don't see much point in owning lovely things and never actually enjoying them. Although I suspect there are still a few things lurking in my cupboards that would prove I'm not quite as good at this as I think. What are you saving for a special occasion that you should probably just use?

If you could bring back ONE thing from your childhood that doesn't really exist anymore, what would it be? Could be a food, a TV show, a shop, something you did after school, the way weekends felt... anything. I'm sure some of these answers are going to bring back memories I'd completely forgotten about! My answer is in the comments ;)

I came across some research recently about resilience and stress, and one thing really stood out to me, something I've been very aware about for a long time... the people around us matter. A lot! We often talk about resilience like it's something we have to find or build within ourselves. Be strong. Keep going. Push through. And yes, some of it does comes from you. I've always been a pretty determined person. But if living with MND has taught me anything, it's that determination will only get you so far. I know what I'm capable of. I know what I still want to do. But without the people around me helping me make those things possible, my life would look very different. Sometimes the thing that gets you through isn't some amazing inner strength. It's the friend who checks in. Someone who makes you laugh when you've had enough. The person who knows when you need help without making a big deal about it. Or just knowing you've got people in your corner. I think we underestimate how much we help each other get through the hard stuff. So maybe resilience is a bit of a team sport after all!! Who are the people in your corner? And whose corner are you in?

Ok, so someone hands you $50 and there's only one rule: you have to spend it on something that will make your day better. You can't put it towards bills. You can't save it. And you can't spend it on anyone else. It is completely, selfishly, yours. What are you buying? There's no need for it to be sensible or productive either. Maybe it's a great lunch, fresh flowers, a new book, a massage (albeit not a very long one in some countries), something for the garden, a ridiculously good bottle of wine, or $50 worth of chocolate. So, what's your $50 happiness budget going towards? And no cheating by saying you'd save it! My answer is in the comments👇

Tell me, what's ONE thing you've discovered lately that's made your life better? It can be anything. A book you couldn't put down. A podcast worth listening to. A recipe that's now on repeat. An exercise you actually enjoy. A great app. A product you wish you'd bought years ago. A TV show we all need to watch. Or just a small habit that's surprisingly useful. I'll start... Mine is my friends 🥰... on a trip back to my hometown they remind me how much I miss them. I always come back with my cup and heart full and feel so grateful that they make my life so much better. Now your turn 👇 Drop ONE recommendation in the comments - and have a look through everyone else's while you're there. I have a feeling we might uncover a few gems!