Helping those with chronic illness and pain
develop the skills to live life by design – not by diagnosis.
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.
15 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness
Here are the 15 things that I wish I knew when I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. I’m sharing these in the hopes that if you’re newly diagnosed, you’ll get some of the emotional support I wish I had at that time.
10 Things People with IIH Wish You Knew
I’m sharing 10 things people with IIH wish you knew, offering you a glimpse into the reality of living with the rare and chronic condition. By learning more about what your friends and loved ones with this, or any other, chronic condition deals with, you can better position yourself to offer effective support and be a true ally.
Life Lessons From Living With Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Because of my personal growth work and daily practices, I’m able to sort of make being sick my spiritual practice and to see it as a teacher and guide. In this blog post, I’m sharing the biggest lessons my chronic illness has taught me so far.
The Ultimate Guide to Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
In this blog post, I’m explaining IIH to help spread awareness and information about this rare condition, but to also help give an understanding of what types of challenges I myself face.
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