The practice of self-compassion can help us avoid the trappings of self-limiting or destructive thought processes, like the critical inner voice, that often diminish our motivation or initiative. Neff’s findings show that self-compassion can reduce anxiety and actually help us make real changes in our lives. Neff’s study found “Using a correlational design, the study found that self-compassion had a significant... Continue Reading →
Ennui A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. (Google) There is this state that comes after a setback when you have yet to quite adjust to things - this stagnant, listless, lethargic state I get in. One of ennui. I find myself here. Trying to move forward but... Continue Reading →
When we’re struggling with illness our self-esteem and self-worth can plummet. We may see ourselves as stagnant, irritable, unlovable and stuck. Research shows that maintaining positive feelings about ourselves during illness flares can improve both physical and mental well-being. Achieving this can be a struggle. Kristin Neff is a leading researcher on self-compassion according to Psychology Today. Neff has... Continue Reading →
I used to have this little paper on my wall at work showing some disability statistics so that people would understand the importance of getting insurance on their banking products, or outside insurance to cover things, if something should happen- those stats reflecting the rate of disability per age group (long and short). I posted... Continue Reading →
There is a huge problem with diagnosis with comorbid conditions. As in all this overlap of symptoms. I really need to find answers but answers are incredibly hard to find now. I wonder if it isn't anything New at all bur rather something that has been ignored for too long. I have: Chronic migraine Chronic... Continue Reading →
I have always had a little heat intolerance when it came to chronic illnesses. Mostly my migraine disease. Just made it worse. And then I couldn't sleep which made it worse the next day. Anyway, now I definitely have issues with heat. Now with the hot summer I am noticing the heat intolerance is making... Continue Reading →
I bought myself a nice car. Used. But shiny and new to me. A 2013 Kia Soul. But with the drop foot on my dominate let I soon realized I needed to fit it with a Left Foot Accelerator. You can get hand accelerators as well, but my right hand is also losing dexterity- so... Continue Reading →
Since I was young I have had an Invisible Illness(es). This is a distinct experience with distinct problems. I have invisible disabilities: Chronic Migraines Fibromyalgia Chronic vertigo (Rides the line of an invisible disability for sure as I will mention but certainly it can't be Seen) That cause the most problems for me for most... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Chronically Nikki 