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Tag Archives: positive
Today’s Top Tip
When getting out of bed each day, take a minute to stand there and breathe quietly. Even if you’ve been awake while lying in bed, this gentle practice helps smooth the transition between quiet time and active time, easing you … Continue reading
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Today’s Top Tip
Try to shower, bathe, or dress as early in your day as possible. It’ll help refresh your perspective, and you’ll be more likely to go outside, complete a task, and feel better about yourself.
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Tagged bath, fibromyalgia, grooming, positive, self-esteem, SHH, shower
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Today’s Top Tip
It’s tempting to go overboard making New Year’s resolutions – and hard not to beat yourself up for failing to accomplish them. This year, try to keep just one resolution: “In 2013, I will do a better job of treating … Continue reading
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Tagged fibromyalgia, holiday, mind-body, positive, SHH, well-being
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Thanks-Giving, Every Day
As the United States celebrates Thanksgiving, let’s step away from holiday responsibilities and opportunities for a few moments to talk about gratitude. Many of us find it difficult to be thankful about any aspects of living with fibromyalgia. Our shared … Continue reading
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Tagged fibromyalgia, gratitude, holiday, positive, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, well-being
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Holiday Crowds and Self-Care
Even at the best of times, crowds can be difficult to handle: frustrating, hard to park, hot, long lines…. Being around so many people is simply exhausting. But it’s even worse during the holidays, when you have extra responsibilities – … Continue reading
Posted in Errands, Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Resources, Social Life, Travel, Yourself
Tagged accomplish, cope, fibromyalgia, goals, holiday, planning, positive, self-care, SHH, stress, strong, well-being
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Why Do We Do What We Do?
“It’s a tough time: we want everything to be just right, but in our haste to provide the best for our loved ones, we often neglect the one person closest to us – ourselves.” Holidays – including both preparation and … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplish, fibromyalgia, goals, holiday, mental health, mind-body, pacing, planning, positive, priority, relationship, resources, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, social life, stress, well-being
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Self-Care and Holiday Stress
Even the happiest and healthiest people can face high levels of stress during the holiday season – the crowds! the noise! the lights! the pressure to be perfect! – so it’s no surprise that fibromites often experience flares and other … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplish, fibromyalgia, goals, health, holiday, mind-body, pacing, perception, planning, positive, relationship, research, resources, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, stress, well-being
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The Stuff People Say… A Reprise
Essayist David Rakoff died yesterday at the age of 47. His writings on the nature of humanity have profoundly affected me and others, and his voice will be missed. In homage, I am re-running this post from September 26, 2011. … Continue reading
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Tagged fibromyalgia, mind-body, perception, positive, relationship, self-esteem, SHH, stress, well-being, what not to say
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Some Thoughts for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day isn’t just about increasing other people’s awareness of our disorder. It’s also an opportunity to become more self-aware, to reflect upon the changes – both positive and negative – that fibromyalgia has brought to our lives. It … Continue reading
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The Puppy Principle, Part II
On Tuesday I told you all about Big Dog and how our lives – and his – have changed over the last couple of years, largely because of the steps we take each day to modify his behaviors. [You may … Continue reading
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