Self-esteem can take a real blow with chronic pain. I never thought much about it until my psychologist mentioned it to me. You sort of endure in this state of low self-esteem and low self-worth. Like it is a normal state of being. There wasn't much research to be found on the subject even though... Continue Reading →
Just a little about me
So this was the home of my art blog for a bit. But since my hand is acting up with numbness and pain for now, that is sort of on hold for a bit. Still something I do but its hard and not as often. So no point having 2 blogs. So I am merging... Continue Reading →
Chronic illness: Do I have self-compassion?
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 →