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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.
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Health and Beauty
Tagged bath, fibromyalgia, grooming, positive, self-esteem, SHH, shower
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Keep Calm and Carry On
Well, it’s the last weekend before Christmas (and the world didn’t end), which means that many of us are becoming just a little bit panicky about the amount of work that needs to be accomplished over the next day or … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Social Life, Yourself
Tagged fibromyalgia, holiday, planning, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, stress, well-being
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Relationships, Holiday Stress, and Self-Care
The holiday season can be emotionally overwhelming: we have impossible expectations of ourselves and of others, which can be devastating when they don’t come to fruition. But remember one thing: The calmer you can be over the holidays, the less … Continue reading
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Tagged family, fibromyalgia, friends, identity, loss, relationship, self-esteem, SHH, stress
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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
Posted in About TPF, Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Relationships, Science, Self-Esteem, Yourself
Tagged fibromyalgia, gratitude, holiday, positive, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, well-being
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Hosting Holiday Events – The Low(er)-Stress Way
Holidays can be stressful. Entertaining can be stressful. And research suggests that increased stress contributes to worsening fibromyalgia symptoms. You all see where I’m headed, right? Managing stress – by planning appropriately, modifying our cooking and cleaning responsibilities as necessary, … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, House and Home, Kitchen and Pantry, Relationships, Social Life, Yourself
Tagged entertain, fibromyalgia, guest, holiday, party, planning, relationship, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, stress, well-being, winter
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Planning and Shopping for Holiday Meals
In almost every culture, social events and family celebrations are marked by ritual meals. So it’s no surprise that a big part of planning for the holidays ahead is to consider what meals you’ll need to prepare and how you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Kitchen and Pantry, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Social Life, Yourself
Tagged accomplish, cooking, delicious, diet, entertain, fibromyalgia, food, guest, happiness, planning, relationship, resources, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, shopping, social life, stress, well-being, yum
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Holiday Planning and Your Energy Budget
On Friday we talked at great length about the importance of developing a comprehensive plan for the holiday season. Today we’re going to focus on how planning for the holidays can help you manage your energy budget. Why is this … Continue reading
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Holidays, Resources, Self-Esteem, Yourself
Tagged accomplish, fibromyalgia, goals, holiday, pacing, planning, relationship, resources, self-care, self-esteem, SHH, stress, 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
Posted in Fibromyalgia and Fibromites, Health and Beauty, Holidays, Relationships, Resources, Yourself
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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