Disarm your inner critic with self-compassion
I was 20 – an ambitious, hard-charging-perfectionist – when I was given a multiple sclerosis diagnosis. MS is a neurological disease whose symptoms may include fatigue, tingling, and paralysis. My initial response was to try to be “more perfect” in order to “beat” the...
12 ways to boost your energy (even if you are ill)
Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? If you, like me, live with chronic illness and disability, the answer is probably “yes!” (If you, like me, live in Minnesota, your answer might be “you betcha!”) Sometimes the “chronic” part of the journey drags us...
Journaling prompts to explore the doldrums
Have you ever felt like the wind is gone from your sails… Your bungee has lost its bounce… You are wading in thigh-high waters? That’s how I have felt recently, without being able to put a finger on why or point to any significant changes in my life or health that...
For what healing were you born?
We often lead our lives with the expectation that we will be healthy and feel energetic. When something happens to disrupt that daydream, we feel betrayed and angry and lost. We need to find a new story to support us. Recently, I watched an old video with Stephen...
When do you feel strong?
You are unique in the world. No one else does it the way you do. You bring your own style to this moment. Understanding and expressing your particular magic enriches all our lives. In an article on wiki How, Devin Jones suggests that one definition for “strengths” is...Subscribe to the monthly newsletter
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