Nurture Well by Janice

15/02/2026

Years ago, a cervical injury left me unable to work for 6 months. Cervical spinal surgery helped but by then after fighting for treatment with WorkCover for 2 years I could barely move and was so debilitated I could not return to the work I love as a nurse.

Essential oils, gentle movement, and consistent routines helped me build my strength - slowly. I returned to the work I love but I hear many stories where people 's pain prevents them from living life and enjoying the simple pleasures such as walking daily my favourite activity. See my video of one of my recent walks.

This is why I do what I do today.

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04/02/2026

Healing Isn't Linear

👉Some days you'll feel strong.
👉Other days you'll feel like you're starting again .
👉Both are normal. Both are progress.
👉Keep going - gently.

In the acute phase of my injury, my physio would say "pace yourself". 🤔🤔 What did that means? What did it look like? On the days I felt better I would try and push through only to then have more bad days than good. But keep going, find what works for you. Remember to pace yourself and enjoy life when you can. Today, I still have pain but I am back at work, can exercise and have quality of life and you can too 🥰🥰.

Today's walk.

15/01/2026

How Pain Affects Your Mood

👉 Pain isn't only physical.
👉 Low sleep + constant discomfort can create brain "fog" and emotional fatigue.
👉 You are not imagining it.
👉 You've not overreacting.
👉 Your body is asking for compassion.

When I was in the acute phase of my spinal injury I tried to keep going. Working, caring for my kids and my elderly father. Stopping was not an option but then I became overwhelmed and fatigued and my body forced me to stop and slow down. My physio's constant mantra "pace yourself", in my mind 🤔🤔 what's that? I was used to being able to do whatever I asked of my body whether it was work, exercise or caring for my family. Until one day I couldn't do it anymore.

But I learnt, life is different now. And I do pace myself. I returned to work and have a quality of life I never thought was possible back then. Doesn't mean I don't have pain but I learnt to treat myself with compassion.

How has pain impacted your life?

14/01/2026

My Top 3 Essential Oils for Pain Relief

These 3 oils make a big difference for my clients.

👉 Ice Blue - cooling, deep relief
👉 Frankincense - calming inflammation
👉 Lavender Peace - relaxes muscles and mind, aids sleep.

I use them in my daily routines.

13/01/2026

You're Not Lazy. You've Exhausted From Surviving Pain.

👉Pain drains energy in a way most people never see.
👉If you're tired today, it's not a character flaw - it's your body working overtime.
👉Be kind to yourself.
👉Rest is part of healing.

06/01/2026

Why Pain Makes It So Hard to Sleep

When you live with chronic pain, falling asleep isn't just "trying harder". Your nervous system stays alert because it thinks you need protection.

Tonight, try this:

👉 Warm shower
👉 Lavender peace on your temples
👉 Slow belly breathing for 60 seconds

Your body deserves gentle support.

18/10/2025

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19/09/2025

Excited this week to have dinner with the world renown pioneer in the essential oil world. Dr Hill has been pivotal to bringing essential oils into mainstream society over the past several decades.

He's also partnered with international physicians, scientists and hospitals to integrate essential oils into modern health care practices.

Watch this space for exciting updates and news about these amazing gifts of the earth that essential oils bring to improving our health and wellbeing.

11/09/2025

Ticking off my 'ME time' bucket list in San Francisco, seafood clam chowder at Fisherman's Wharf. I was last here with my Mum 50 years ago!

09/09/2025

Taking some ME Time - I’m heading to Salt Lake City to attend a global essential oil conference AND having dinner with one of the world leading scientists.

But prior I will be taking some me time and visiting San Francisco. Looking forward to eating seafood chowder at Fisherman's Wharf, walking The Golden Gate Bridge and catching the ferry to visit Alcatraz.

Tell me your favourite places to visit or highlights you think I will enjoy while visiting San Francisco. I look forward to you sharing your stories and places to visit.