New Years Resolutions - Bucket List of 2016

Hello!

Better late than never to write about your new years resolutions! This year involves some big changes for me, some of which include - moving into adult CF care, going to University, turning 18, and the exciting future I have with the BBC Body Positive Campaign, and where it may take me.

I am so excited for this year and I want to make the most of it. Therefore I thought I would make a blog post for motivation and determination to see how many of my resolutions I achieve. Also, to incorporate some of my bucket list goals!

So here are some of the amazing/out of the ordinary things I would love to achieve in 2016;

1. Increase readers through my blog
2. Show more awareness for Cystic Fibrosis
3. Do a sporting event for charity
4. Complete a Gym Instructor course ✅
5. Continue to be positive and not let others bring me down
6. Take a trip to my favourite place in the UK - Cornwall
7. Write in my Q&A diary everyday
8. Make the most of each day
9. When I'm unwell don't let it get me down
10. Worry less, love more
11. Understand that everything happens for a reason
12. To not let my lung function drop below 70%
13. Compete more on my horse
14. Make more time to rest and relax
15. Be spontaneous
16. Be in a magazine column
17. Go to another festival
18. Take more photos
19. Go to Ascot - Ladies Day
20. Come out of college knowing I have worked my hardest 
21. Read more books 
22. Start a YouTube Channel ✅

There's just a few, but I may add more if I think of any others. Throughout 2016 I will keep coming back to this blog post and ticking off all that I achieve.

Thanks for reading,

Nx

Instagram  - @nicskath_
Twitter - @11nicolee
YouTube - youtube.com/livingandbreathingcf
BBC Sport Body Positive - @bodypositiveMyStory

BBC Body Positive

Hello!

I have an announcement! Some very exciting news! Over the past month I have been involved in a campaign called Body Positive, run by BBC Get Inspired. I have had the great opportunity to be part of it, and encourage health, lifestyle and wellbeing through having Cystic Fibrosis, and the variety of sport I participate in.
It’s not just sport related, but includes all aspects of physical and mental wellbeing. People may feel let down by their bodies, not just in appearance but in how well it functions. The campaign will primarily run across social media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest, along with the BBC website. In addition, there will be some collaborations with other areas of the BBC, including Radio 1’s Surgery programme for a Body Positive special.
The aim of the campaign is to help, boost, and give positive advice and tips to those who suffer from self confidence, are not satisfied with their body, or also have a health or medical condition.
Wanting to build an online community of young people who feel confident and proud of who they are.
The campaign is being run over six months to show how lots of people cope with different everyday needs, but more importantly what makes them feel happy, strong and confident day to day and proud to be them.

The campaign's mission "is to inspire, empower and motivate you to feel BodyPositive"

I had to take a trip up to London on Wednesday to meet the team, film the VT, have an interview and discuss the plans for the campaign.

So, over the next six months the BBC will be posting videos of myself doing day to day treatment, days out, hospital appointments, and most importantly showing what makes me happy - riding my horse, dancing, listening to music, spending time with friends and going to the gym. Illustrating that even the small things can brighten up your day! I want to spread my positive and enthusiastic personality to those who need a friend to talk to or even make them happy for a small while. To also show awareness for Cystic Fibrosis and demonstrate what it really is, and how it effects me daily. Moreover, my aspirations and plans for the future.

If you would like to keep updated with all the videos, radio events and photos, please follow the links below to the Get Inspired - Body Positive web pages, and also my social media links for other CF related information.

I am thoroughly looking forward to the next few months, and what it may bring for the future. I am honoured to be part of this campaign, and I hope this will help many people.

Get Inspired - Body Positive

Instagram - @bodypositivebbc
Twitter - @bbcbodypositive
Facebook - @bodypositivebbc
BBC Website - bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/bodypositive
BBC Body Positive Post - MEET NICOLE

My Links

Instagram - nisckath_
Twitter - 11nicolee
BBC Body Positive Post - MEET NICOLE

Cystic Fibrosis Trust 

Home Page - cysticfibrosis.org.uk
What is CF? -  cysticfibrosis.org.uk/about-cf
Article on NICOLE BODY POSITIVE - Nicole talks about body positive
Donate - cysticfibrosis.org.uk/ways-to-donate