Say Yes to Saying No
Saying no isn’t selfish. It’s strategic. And sometimes, when you are navigating a chronic illness, it’s survival.
Saying no isn’t selfish. It’s strategic. And sometimes, when you are navigating a chronic illness, it’s survival.
Not All Scrolling Is Equal. Learn to Protect your Emotional Bandwidth When you’re living with chronic illness, or caring for someone who is, it’s natural to turn to others for answers and connection. And these days, that often means going online. Facebook groups, Reddit threads, and other forums often share firsthand insights and experiences that…
When you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to feel like your body is no longer yours. So when something is within your control — like what you eat or how you start your morning — it’s more than a routine. It’s a lifeline.
Resilience isn’t a trait you are born with. But you can grow it. Learn where to start.
You already have a built-in alarm system for danger. Learn more about your stress reflexes.
Not all stress comes from what’s happening around you. Some of it comes from what’s happening inside your head. You’re not broken; you’re just human.
You can’t change what you don’t notice. That’s why self-awareness is one of the most powerful tools in your resilience toolkit.