Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip: It’s okay to ask for a second opinion! When you live with chronic pain and illness, you likely see your fair share of medical providers. Some are probably better than others. Some may not have the best bedside manner, but they are willing to listen to you […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is one everyone should remember: You Are Worthy! We live in a society that values productivity. How much you do is often associated with how successful you are. When you live with chronic pain and illness, the to-do lists often go unfinished, instead getting longer and longer […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is a good one for everyone to remember: Life is full of struggles, and when you live with chronic pain and illness, those struggles are with your own body, as well as with external forces. For most people, struggling often has a very negative connotation. However, […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is a good one for everyone to remember: Your best looks different every day. (And that’s okay!) When you live with chronic pain and illness, you quickly learn the importance of conserving your spoons (AKA energy). You learn to pace yourself and focus on what truly needs […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s important for anyone, any time of the year, but I find it a key reminder as we start a new year: Find your joy each day! I know many of us, myself included, have experienced things over the past few years that have been unexpected. […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s important for anyone, any time of year, but it’s particularly important to those living with chronic pain and illness: We all want the holidays to be as perfect as they can be so we can have an enjoyable time with our friends and loved […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s hard for many people, including myself, to remember: Being honest about your struggles can be scary. It’s often easier to hide them and say that everything is fine. But, you know what? It’s totally okay to admit that everything is not fine. It’s okay to […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: Find a hobby you can do and enjoy doing! Hobbies are one positive, and distracting, outlet. Thankfully, there are many to choose from. In many cases, people (myself included!) may be hesitant to try something new. However, you never know what […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: Find joy in the small things! There are so many things vying for our attention on a daily basis. Some good. Some bad. Some overwhelming. Some underwhelming. Sometimes we want a pause or reset button. Those negative moments often threaten to […]
Tuesday Tip Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: You are enough just as you are! No matter what you might “accomplish” today, you are enough, just as you are! Even if your to-do list isn’t complete, you are enough. You are worthy. You don’t need to prove yourself to […]