Me: I’m going to clean the house in One day! Body: Hell no, you’re not. Me: Yep, getting started now. *Does one thing* Body: Here is some fatigue and pain for you. Price of that one thing. You're welcome. Me: Damn it! Fact is, everything has a price and cost And you have a couple... Continue Reading →
The Boom & Bust cycle of chronic pain
Oh, I know, Pacing, we all have heard about it and know about it but I have to talk about it because it is a pretty big damn deal. It is one of those fundamental skills that we Know and also Ignore. It’s a thing we do and then regret that and then do it... Continue Reading →
Productivity in my disability life
Being productive on disability takes on different meaning than when I was working. I have to account for pain, fatigue, vertigo, muscle weakness and my mobility issues. In order words, productivity takes planning. I plan what I need to do and I figure out how to get it done. And I do not feel like... Continue Reading →
Work productivity in the world of chronic illness
Productivity is one of those words I cringe when I hear. It has negative associations for me now with chronic pain and chronic illnesses. I was pondering my old relationship with productivity when I worked. It is not a pleasant one. And this is that tale: Let's talk work and career I had a full-time... Continue Reading →
The Grief of Body
The grief of a body that was never quite leaves us. You think that it will. And it will for a time. But there comes a day when things get worse and it can come back. I sit outside watching the sun rise and listen to the sprinkle of rain hit the ground. It is... Continue Reading →