• Be creative – Spend some time on a creative endeavour; music, art, scrapbooking, something that makes you feel happy.
• Get outside – It can be hard to get outdoors when you feel sick, so take the chance while you feel well to get outdoors, even if it’s sitting with a book in the sun. Don’t forget to use sun protection if you are going to be outside for a while.
• Catch up on housework – Ok, not a fun activity, but it can feel good to do when you have been unable to for a while

Love travel? Not sure how you will cope? Below are some issues I have encountered travelling with a chronic illness and how I dealt with them.

1. Getting safe and healthy food options - This is especially difficult with allergic restrictions, a weak immune system adds to the difficulties due to fears of food poisoning. I find it helpful at the beginning of each day to stop at a convenience