Helping those with chronic illness and pain
develop the skills to live life by design – not by diagnosis.
Don’t Go It Alone: Why You Need a Support System When Managing Chronic Illness
Managing chronic illness can be overwhelming. Don’t go it alone. Get the support and resources you need to manage your condition. Learn why having a support system is key to your wellbeing and peace of mind.
The Beginner’s Guide to Self-Advocacy for Chronic Illness
This beginner’s guide provides you with the tools you need to understand and utilize self-advocacy for chronic illness. Get started today!
The Best Coping Skills to Help You Adapt to Living With Chronic Illness
In this blog post, I’ll share the best coping skills to help you adapt to living with chronic illness and help you make the most of your life.
7 of the Most Powerful Ways Flexibility Helps Those Living With Chronic Illness
One of the most powerful things I ever did to help me cope with having a chronic illness was learning to adapt my plans and be flexible. This post is part 2 of the 5 Keys to Adaptability for Those Living With Chronic Illness series. Click through to read more!
How Acceptance Can Empower You When Living With Chronic Illness
Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Acceptance is one way to combat these challenges, so keep reading to learn how to embrace this practice to live life more joyfully – despite your illness or condition. Learn how in this blog post!
Why I’ve Made Adaptability My Word of the Year for 2023
Are you new to living with chronic illness or pain, and wondering how you’ll get used to all the changes that being a spoonie brings? In this blog post, I’ll be sharing my story from fighting against my chronic illness to learning the practice of adaptability, and why I’m making that my personal and business focus for 2023.
10 Businesses Owned By Chronically Ill and Disabled Entrepreneurs
In this season of gift-giving, why not support Businesses Owned By Chronically Ill & Disabled Entrepreneurs? This post shares 10 awesome shops by and for those with chronic illness & disabilities, to give you ideas for shopping small and making a difference in the lives of spoonies.
21 of the Most Amazing Chronic Illness Gift Guides
Looking for great gift ideas for your chronically ill loved one? Look no further than this guide round-up! The Thriving Spoonie has 21 of the most amazing guides to help you find the perfect gift for your chronically ill loved one.
35 Chronic Illness Quotes to Give You Hope & Encouragement
When things feel heavy, I need things that remind me of the hope that is still there, and to help encourage me to keep going.
And I also know that when you’re living with a chronic illness, having someplace to turn for hope & encouragement is crucial.
That’s why this week I’m sharing 35 chronic illness quotes to give you hope & encouragement.
The Best Secrets to Creating Routines When Chronically Ill
When your health is so unpredictable, routines provide a level of comfort because they offer some predictability and stability, and can help you be more self-sufficient. Head to the blog to learn the best secrets to creating routines when chronically ill, and how they can support you in thriving through chronic illness.
Hi, I'm April Smith (she/her)!
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