Welcome Click the images to read about this issues contributors to the spring issue of Inspire. It gives me immense joy to start thinking about spring the beginnings of flowers emerging, brighter days, and more time to spend outside. Every little bit is good for our mental health. If youve been feeling that you cant manage, have a read of our feature, Asking for help. Its full of ideas to enable you to understand what you need help with, and then how to bring it up with friends or family. Elsewhere, if your relationship needs a helping hand, have a look at 5 ways to improve intimacy it has plenty of useful advice. Or if youre thinking about getting a bit more active, take a look at Bust those fitness myths, for plenty of reasons why you shouldnt put it off! Enjoy the magazine, KEEP IN TOUCH! Tracey Lattimore Editor Facebook f Logo Follow us online CMYK / .ai Facebook f Logo CMYK / .ai GEORGINA WINTERSGILL is a health journalist who lives with her husband, two children and three cats. BEST WAY TO WAKE UP? I start the day by going back to bed with a mug of tea. After that, Im ready to face the day. Getting up second time around is much easier! VICTORIA GOLDMAN is a journalist who specialises in health and medicine, and is married with two sons. BEST WAY TO WAKE UP? A warm shower and some gentle stretching exercises to loosen up my muscles and joints. GEORGINA MARIC is a freelance health and lifestyle journalist and editor, and mum to Saskia and Max. BEST WAY TO WAKE UP? A bowl of fresh raspberries and blueberries with natural yoghurt, a small handful of Special K to add crunch, and ice-cold semi-skimmed milk! Stay up to date with Versus Arthritiss latest news and activities all over the UK. For monthly news delivered straight to your inbox, sign up via the Versus Arthritis website