by April Smith | Nov 18, 2025 | Pacing & Adaptability
This post is an updated and expanded version of the one I originally published on November 26, 2024. I have added deeper reflections on what the holiday season can feel like when you live with chronic illness, along with new practical tips to help you navigate this...
by April Smith | Oct 7, 2025 | Pacing & Adaptability
Burnout doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it creeps in quietly through the extra errand you promised to run, the favor you said yes to, or the meeting you convinced yourself you could handle. One day you’re managing okay, and the next, even brushing your hair...
by April Smith | Sep 22, 2025 | Pacing & Adaptability
If you live with chronic illness, you already know that energy management isn’t just physical—it’s emotional. It’s one thing to rearrange your to-do list because you’re too tired to finish the laundry. It’s another to sit there, wrapped in a blanket of shame, because...
by April Smith | Aug 19, 2025 | Pacing & Adaptability
I used to believe that skipping daily tasks meant I was falling apart. If I didn’t make the bed, wipe down the counters, or change into “real clothes,” I felt like I was giving up on myself. The voice in my head told me: This is what capable people do. Keep pushing....
by April Smith | Jan 28, 2025 | Pacing & Adaptability
Is your daily routine is leaving you drained? If so, it’s time to shake things up with these energy-saving hacks. Sometimes, the routines you rely on for stability can actually contribute to your fatigue without you even realizing it. On the surface, these structures...
by April Smith | Dec 23, 2024 | Pacing & Adaptability
When I was first diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) in 2018, I felt completely overwhelmed. The idea of managing a chronic illness—let alone my life—seemed impossible. I was ready to hand over the reins to my neurologist, trusting they’d guide...
