Lift your spirits
“I have cancer but cancer does not have me”
You may have heard this phrase which can be a helpful reminder that while having cancer can feel overwhelming, you are still you. Finding ways to keep your sense of connection to what matters most to you and brings meaning to your life can help you feel more resilience and able to cope with uncertain times and difficult situations.
When you see this icon across our website, you know that the support on offer helps you lift your spirits.
Lifting your spirits might be spending time with people who make your smile, being in nature, listening to uplifting music or birdsong, reading a favourite book, or delighting in a delicious meal. It might be prayer or spiritual practice. Whatever lifts your spirits and brings you happiness, even if just for moments in your day, can help you to live better and feel better with cancer, whatever your situation.
More support to help lift your spirits
Online sessions
All our online sessions are designed to be uplifting experiences so have a look at them all here.
In person: Wellbeing days
Our wonderful wellbeing days can help you find ways to nourish your health and wellbeing in ways that are also enjoyable and sustaining.
When life feels a bit overwhelming it can help to start with small changes, focusing on the little things that can bring moments of pleasure and happiness to your day. Here are some ideas to help you get started today.
1. What matters to you?
Think about a time when you felt a sense of joy or happiness. Maybe it was time with special people, doing something you love, or simply being at home feeling peaceful. Remember how this made you feel and try and connect with the feeling of wellbeing. When life feels difficult it can be helpful to come back to those feelings.
2. Make a little time for yourself
A comforting cup of tea, listening to the birds sing, being outdoors, chatting to someone, losing yourself in your favourite book, film or music, or trying something new – take a few minutes each day to do whatever it is that makes you smile and feel a sense of joy and connection.
3. Connect with others
Connection with people who make you feel good can be a wonderful way to feel less alone and find joy in your day. A walk in the park with a friend or a chat with a loved one can be a real pick me up.
Over the next few months, we will be developing more services focused specifically on addressing the most important cancer-related concerns. If you would like to keep up to date with new support we can offer we recommend signing up for our weekly email newsletter.