Tag: chronic illness
Tis The Season To Protect Your Energy
It’s okay to be protective of your energy during the holidays. You don’t have to attend every event. You are allowed to reevaluate your traditions and only partake in the ones that you find meaningful or that bring you joy. Having a chronic illness has forced me to be intentional in how I celebrate the… Read more
When Your Nervous System is Stuck in the On Position
I had an epiphany this week. It came to me in the wee hours, while I was lying in bed, trying to relax my tension filled body: My nervous system doesn’t know how to get out of fight or flight on its own. For most of my life, my autonomic nervous system has been stuck… Read more
Next Time You’re in an Interview and They Ask About Your Greatest Quality, Tell Them it’s Your Insatiable Curiosity
A few years ago, I was part of an interview panel for a job opening on our team. At the end of the interview, we asked if the candidate had any questions for us. Usually, it’s specific to the work itself, like how many meetings do you attend, how often do you have to go… Read more
Love the Amazing Body You Inhabit
I love my body. I love its lithe gracefulness. I love its sturdy strength. I love its every jot and tittle, every scar and blemish. I love the scar on my left index finger, where I sliced it with a brand-new knife. I can still see the faint stitch marks running perpendicular to the white… Read more