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What does it look like when you have a chronic illness and you crash?

Learn more at our chronic illness pacing course.

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When we work with patients who have chronic conditions often we help them look at how they function in their energy capacity. And for most that means looking at where we spend our time.

Learn more at our chronic illness pacing course.

Lets take a look at the crash cycle and how it keeps us from achieving our goals when living with a or . And often the crash comes down to how our bodies create energy. How much time have you spent frustrated with your bodies limits vs. how much time you've considered how it makes energy?

Want to learn more check out our online energy pacing skills course

How does your nervous system effect your mental health or living with a chronic illness? Find out here and let us know what was the most interesting thing you learned?

Learn more at our chronic illness pacing course.

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The stages of grief also effect chronic illnesses and diagnosis have you ever thought of how they may be effecting you?

If you want some help learning to manage brain fog we've put out some self help modules up on the website. Check it today :)

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Have you ever considered counselling for your chronic condition?

Mindfulness isn't just about sitting in silence. It's about bringing a sense of awareness to your daily activities, whether that's cooking, walking, or even doing the dishes. Try incorporating mindful moments into your day to boost your well-being.

My favorite way to incorporate mindfulness is in watching the seeds turn into seedlings as they grow I take time to notice them first thing in the morning.

If you feel like your hanging by a thread you might be outside of your boundaries. Get back in the Gondola of Control.

Sometimes we push ourselves really hard to keep up to the other people around us and to push through what ever we're going through.....And just so you know, its okay to take a break and regroup.

Happy Monday! Don't forget to do some self care today!

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Did you know that self-care is about thriving, not just surviving? Take time for yourself and prioritize your physical and mental well-being. When you start branching out and trying different self care activities feeling more like yourself is just one of the many benefits. With regular mindfulness practice, you can also experience a positive biological effect and feel better physically.

It's important to take care of ourselves, especially after experiencing trauma or getting diagnosed with an illness. This can mean setting boundaries, finding healthy coping mechanisms, and seeking support when needed.

Don't forget that over the summer you can have therapy sessions anywhere with online therapy. Reach out for support today!

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Don't wait until you're burnt out to prioritize self-care. Use a scheduler to plan ahead and make time for the things that nourish your mind, body, and soul.

When we get stuck in magnifying or minimizing events and thoughts things start to get blown out of proportion. Magnification and minimization can distort your perspective and it's important to find a balanced view. In therapy we reflect back on the facts and feelings creating a way to see the events clearer. Remember, it's okay to have flaws and it's important to recognize and address them, but it's also important to recognize and appreciate your strengths.

One simple way to practice mindfulness is through deep breathing. Take a few minutes each day to focus on your breath, noticing just the sensation of the air entering and leaving your body. Let go of any distractions and just be present with your breath.

Its easy to get caught up in our devices and they're not altogether bad. We just tend to let them take us offline, and may need boundaries with them to create room for a bit of mindfulness to bring balance back into our lives.

Happy Friday!

Just a simple message from your therapist. Reach out if you need any support today Im here for you.

If we are honest about our shortcomings and able to forgive each others what a different world we might live in.

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Hey! Just wanted to say I hope you all have an amazing day!

Mindful Thoughts headed your way today :)