Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I wanted to share this important reminder: You are not a difficult patient! When you live with chronic pain and illness, you will face a number of obstacles, within your own body and with others, including those in the medical profession. They may make you feel […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I wanted to share this reminder. I certainly never grew up expecting to live a life of chronic pain and illness. I’m sure you didn’t either. Chronic pain and illness has certainly changed the way that I do things, as well as the way that I view […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I’d like to share a few things that many (perhaps all) people living with chronic pain and illness should stop doing. (Actually, most people could probably benefit from at least one item on this list.) I’m going to work on this “Stop Doing” To-Do List for 2026. […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I’d like to share a few ways to help minimize your daily pain. Rest. It is so important to listen to your body and rest as needed. Many people are hesitant to do this, perhaps because they’re concerned about looking lazy or because they’re worried […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip: You are not difficult or demanding just because you advocate for yourself. You have a right to receive effective care, and you have a right to speak up about it. As you may have noticed, my last few posts have had a similar theme: self-advocacy. That’s because […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I’d like to share something linked to my Life with Chronic Pain and Illness post from last Friday (October 3, 2025). In this case, I’m sharing a few tips for self-advocacy. Self-advocacy sometimes gets a bad rap, but there’s really no reason for that. It’s speaking up […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I’d like to share a few low-key (and low-spoon) activities for fall. work on a fall-themed puzzle or craft project of your choice try a new fall-themed meal or drink (and if you have the spoons to do so, find a new recipe to try and […]
Tuesday Tip For today’s Tuesday Tip, I want to remind you that taking time to rest is not a waste of time! It’s a necessity. It is a way to conserve your spoons. Society encourages us to push on through, but your body will appreciate you taking the time to listen to […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s important for everyone to remember: You’re still worthy even when… Growing up, I never thought I’d find myself living with chronic pain and illness. And I sure never thought it would be something that could cause others to look down on me, view me as […]
Tuesday Tip I’ve shared similar tips before, but as the holidays approach, it’s worth a reminder. Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s important for anyone, all year long. However, for those living with chronic pain and illness, it’s especially important to remember these around the holidays: Don’t overdo it for the holidays. […]