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I was feeling the need to focus on gratitude this morning so I created this meditation. It's perfect for this Thanksgiving week. This guided meditation is perfect for relaxing the mind and the body. These affirmations begin to plant the seeds of gratitude for...

Relax and enjoy this Peaceful Breathing Guided Meditation. This meditation will help you to slow down and focus on your breath, be present in the moment, and set aside the stress and pressures of the day so you can relax. This is the perfect meditation for a mid-day...

When we get overwhelmed by our chronic health issues, one of the first things to get pushed out of our schedule is mental care. But mental care is so critical to our joy and wellbeing. https://youtu.be/DA-LyDK79Fs To get on the mailing list for future videos and to...

Taking care of our diet, exercise, and sleep may seem pretty basic when dealing with chronic illness. It's easy to let them slip when we're trying to fit everything else in, then we can feel stuck, neglected, and discouraged. https://youtu.be/OwhKfzTfOHM To get on the...

Self Care is such the buzz word right now, but really what is it? It's such a big idea, that I've broken it down into 4 categories. Are you spending time caring for yourself in each of these critical areas? https://youtu.be/xUs1ZaJjiyM   To get on the mailing...

Life gets moving pretty fast, especially when you're dealing with chronic illness. Self-care doesn't just happen - it takes making it a priority. In this video, we'll look at how to prioritize healthy self-care, and what gets in the way. To get on the mailing list for...

Self-care isn't just about getting some time away, but it has important benefits for our health and wellbeing. It can improve our symptoms and our emotional health in the short term and in the long term. This is the second in my series on Self-Care for Chronic...

What do you think of when you hear the word "self-care"? I don't know about you, but I had some really funny thoughts! Do you think "That's being selfish", or "I don't have time/money for that!" We'll look at those myths and a few more! This is the first in my series...

I don't know about you, but it's been a tough month at my house. I'm in the need of some "self-care" so thought I'd do a series on self-care. I'm really learning a lot as I delve into what it is, what it isn't (hint: it's not just about getting a mani-pedi!), and just...

With chronic health challenges, it's so much easier to see what is going wrong with our lives rather than what's going right. Discouragement, overwhelm, guilt, and isolation can become the norm. Circumstances may or may not change, so what's the antidote? Gratitude....

We have lots of ups and downs with chronic illness. Here's a quick and easy pick-me-up that anybody can do! What's your favorite? Leave a comment below - I'd love to hear! Video transcript available here. https://youtu.be/ftyort8CLAY

Someone asked the other day for the one thing that's made the biggest difference in emotionally dealing with chronic illness. That's a really big question because there are so many things, but here's my answer! This is my first strategy in dealing with chronic...