Happy Wednesday everyone! How are you getting on with your wellness endeavors? With the changes to our daily lives right now, some of us may
[Wellness] Some Things to Think About…
How are you doing — really? Are you taking care of yourself? Are you taking the time to find the good in your situation right
Make Your To-Do List Fibro-Friendly
My house should be spotless by now. After all, we’ve barely left the house in the last few weeks. Guess what – it’s not. I
[Wellness] Let’s Talk About Financial Wellness
This post was originally written in 2018, but I thought this might be a good time to review our financial wellness, so I’m reposting with
How Do We Stay On Track with Our Chronic Illness Care Plan During This Time?
I bought groceries in my pajamas this morning. Don’t worry – I didn’t leave the house. A couple of our grocery stores around here have
10 ways to manage stress
Happy Wednesday everyone! For this week’s Wellness Wednesday, I thought this would be a good time to talk a little about managing stress. Chronic stress –
Should I exercise today? Determining whether to exercise with fibromyalgia
“I really need to exercise, but I just don’t feel like it.” I’m ashamed to admit it, but I say this at least once a
[Wellness] Who’s In Charge – you or your thoughts?
“I haven’t written anything on my gratitude page for almost a week” I said to my hubby. “That’s because you’ve been too busy putting quarters
I brought you flowers….
I’m having trouble writing right now. We found out on Wednesday that my brother passed away. I haven’t cried much yet. This grief is so
Garden or Self-Care Plan: Principles for Both
Today we took our first trip of the season to our local garden center (my home away from home). It’s still a little chilly for
[Wellness] Some Peace Quotes for You
Happy Wellness Wednesday! How peaceful are you feeling these days? I thought maybe we could all use some reminders about remaining peaceful in trying circumstances,
Learning to Be Flexible When Living with Chronic Illness
Where does the time go?! I can’t believe it’s March already! It’s been a busy few weeks around here, and some of the things I
[Wellness] Be Your Own Valentine: Love Your Heart
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday everyone! Since February is Heart Month, I thought we’d talk a little about taking care of our hearts. Our hearts
[Wellness] Laughter Really May Be the Best Medicine
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday! Have you ever heard the saying that laughter is the best medicine? There may be something to this… According to
Dawn of a New Day: Making Changes with Fibromyalgia
“Were you able to get through it without crying?” I had just shared with my best friend that I told my Sunday Life Group February
[Wellness] Is It “Normal” Memory Loss or Something Else?
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday. This week, I’d like to talk about something that affects many of us at some time in our lives. A
The HOPE Plan for Fibromyalgia: A Self-Care Framework
I did something last Sunday that broke my heart a little. It was something I needed to do, but it was still difficult. I told
Making Room for “Real Life” in Your Wellness Plan
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday! How many times have you been going along with your wellness efforts, doing great, then suddenly WHAM! real life steps
[Wellness] Why Is It So Hard to Get Healthy?
“What would you most like to learn about Wellness?” I asked my husband. Almost immediately I got my answer. “Why is it so hard to
Don’t Let an Extended Flare Stop Your Progress
It happens every January. After a couple of months of pushing myself in order to enjoy the holidays, I experience a flare that lasts most