A lot of us have probably had that disturbing visit or phone call – our loved ones get confused, they can’t remember something we just
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
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
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[Wellness] New Year, New You? Not So Fast!
Happy New Year, and welcome to the first Wellness Wednesday of the year! We’re now a week into the new year, and we’ve seen promises
The “Year of You” – Making Your Fibromyalgia Care Plan a Priority
“I’ve decided 2020 is going to be the year of Terri” I half-jokingly said to my husband. I was only partially joking because I was
Thank You!
Can you believe it’s almost 2020? Where has the last year gone????!!!! Each year, I take the last couple of days of the year to
Merry Christmas!
Wishing each of you a very merry Christmas and a blessed New Year!
[Reblog] Keeping the Holidays Happy – Tips for Dealing with Difficult People
Okay, you guys, I promise I’m going to stop running these “reruns” soon, but I’ve been so busy with preparing for our neighborhood Christmas party
[Wellness] Thinking Ahead for Meaningful Wellness Goals
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday! Last week, we talked about how to avoid a negative mindset when we’re contemplating wellness changes, but we also discussed
[Reblog] What Gifts Will You Give Yourself This Year?
I’ve been so busy cooking, shopping and decorating, I haven’t been spending the time here in the blogosphere that I should…. That means I also haven’t
[Wellness] Tips to Avoid a Negative Mindset When Contemplating Wellness Changes
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday! Now that we’re approaching the end of the year, how satisfied are you with your overall wellness? If any areas
[Wellness Wednesday] Tips to Avoid Overeating at Holiday Parties
This post is another “re-run” from last year, but I thought it would be a good reminder since we’re starting to get into the “eating
Thankful for Fibromyalgia? No, BUT….
As I mentioned in our last Wellness Wednesday post, we’re nearing Thanksgiving here in the states, and I’ve been thinking a lot about all I
Some Gratitude Quotes for You
Does gratefulness come naturally to you, or is it something that you have to work at? As we talked about in Cultivating an Attitude of
5 Tips for Dealing with an Increase in Fibromyalgia Symptoms
I’m not going to lie – last week was rough. When the weather starts to turn cool, my pain levels increase dramatically. This happens every
[Wellness Wednesday] A New Book to Help Us Rewire Our Brains for Wellness
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday! As you may (or may not) remember, in one of our Wellness Wednesday posts, I asked the question, “Do You
If I Make It Through December: Tips to Get Everything Done and Enjoy the Holidays
There was a song by Merle Haggard called, “If We Make It Through December” that was popular when I was a kid. Although I don’t
[Wellness Wednesday] Food Safety Tips
Welcome back to Wellness Wednesday everyone! This is another ‘re-run’ of a post from last year, but since the holidays are fast approaching, I thought