Have you ever had someone give you a genuine compliment, only to immediately brush it off? Someone tells you you've done a great job, and you respond with, "Oh, it was nothing!" Or they compliment how you look, and you start pointing out everything that's wrong with your outfit! It's funny how easily we can recognise the good in other people, yet feel uncomfortable when someone recognises it in us. I think part of it comes from not wanting to appear full of ourselves. We've grown up hearing that we should be humble, not boast about our achievements or make a fuss. And there's nothing wrong with being modest. But sometimes I wonder whether we're so busy playing things down that we forget to acknowledge our own efforts. I've always believed in encouraging people and recognising what they've achieved. It was a big part of my years working in the fitness industry. Seeing someone build confidence in themselves was often just as rewarding as seeing their physical progress. Yet accepting that same encouragement ourselves isn't always so straightforward! Perhaps there's a difference between being boastful and simply being comfortable acknowledging something we've done well. And maybe a genuine "thank you" is all that's needed. So tell me, are you comfortable accepting a compliment, or do you tend to brush it off or play it down?

What’s one tiny thing that can turn a bad day around surprisingly quickly for you?

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?

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?

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!