The simple things in life are sometimes the things that bring most comfort, especially on difficult pain days. In my previous post, I talked about practical things that can help. Today, I want to share some of the small comforts and gentle coping strategies that help me through those tougher…
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Practical Things That Help on Difficult Pain Days
In my previous post, I talked about the emotional side of living with pain. Today, I want to share some of the practical things that help me on those difficult pain days. But I want to start by being honest — sometimes nothing helps, and I just have to ride…
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Living With Chronic Pain: Protect Fulfilment, Function, and Joy
Living with chronic pain can be pretty soul-destroying because it affects every aspect of life. Today, I am sharing another guest post by Julia Merrill, a retired board-certified nurse practitioner. Julia has suggested ways to protect fulfilment, function and joy in our lives. Ways to Protect Fulfilment, Function, and Joy…
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New Year Without Pressure: Be Kind To Yourself
The New Year always seems wrapped up in hype, pressure, and expectation — and honestly, I could do without it. Everywhere you look, people are talking about resolutions — losing weight, exercising more, giving up chocolate 😱. And I can’t even begin to explain how I feel when I hear…
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Reclaim Your Energy: Guest Post by Julia Merrill
Today, I am sharing a guest post from Julia Merrill, a retired board-certified nurse practitioner. Julia has offered suggestions to help women reclaim their energy in this busy world we live in. Sometimes it feels difficult for women to put themselves first, but especially when living with chronic health problems,…
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Finding My Own Pace ~ Guest Post by Melissa Reynolds
“Finding My Own Pace” is a book written by my blogging friend, Melissa Reynolds about her experience of living with chronic illness and pain. You might remember Melissa from her previous guest post about Yoga Nidra. Having lived with chronic pain for many years, Melissa has developed a range of coping techniques, many of which she shares in her new book Finding My Own Pace. Today, she’s kindly sharing a few of her tips here for my readers.
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100 Small Things That Make My Day Better
I’m a great believer that the small things in life are actually the things that matter most. And that’s especially so when living with chronic health conditions. Life with chronic pain and illness can feel overwhelming. Sometimes everything seems so bleak that it can feel as though there isn’t anything…
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Life With Pain – One Small Step at a Time
“One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.”Neil Armstrong Everyone probably recognises that quote by Neil Armstrong when he stepped onto the moon in 1969. I believe he misjudged when he called it a small step. To me, that was a monumental leap. I know what small steps…
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Swiss FX CBD Review – And a Lovely 10% Discount Code
Many people find that CBD oil can help their pain, so I was very happy when a company called Swiss FX got in touch with me a few weeks ago. Swiss FX sells a variety of CBD oil products, and they very kindly gifted me with some so that I…
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Pain Steals Energy – Tips to Help People Cope
Everyone needs energy but have you noticed that living with chronic pain normally means you don’t have a lot to spare? That’s because chronic pain steals energy. Small things might tire you out. Things that other people take for granted like showering or making a simple meal can use up…