Living with a chronic illness can be a challenging and uncertain experience. Managing symptoms, coordinating care, and balancing the demands of daily life can be overwhelming. The unpredictability of chronic illness can make it difficult to set goals and make decisions about important matters such as career, finances, and family planning. So how can we…
Self-care is important for spoonies, people who live with chronic illness or disability, because it can help them manage their symptoms and maintain their overall well-being.
Manifesting is not a substitute for medical treatment or self-care. However, manifestation for spoonies comes with its own benefits!
Living with a chronic illness can present additional challenges when it comes to setting and achieving goals. However, it is still possible to set and work towards goals, even with a chronic illness. Here are some tips for setting achievable goals with chronic illness: Why bother setting goals while dealing with chronic illness? Goal-setting can…
Using a Passion Planner and a five-year plan can be a helpful way to set goals and create a roadmap for achieving them in the new year. These tools are especially great assets for preparing for the new year as someone with chronic illness or neurodivergence. Why is preparing for the new year so important…
Chronic illnesses can often be unpredictable, and they can certainly make the holidays difficult. If you’re looking for some spoonie stocking stuffers for your loved one with a chronic illness, look no further! Here are some of our favorite items: What exactly is a spoonie? Read more about the spoon theory here. Lip Balm I’m…
If you’ve been a part of the online chronic illness community or have simply scrolled this blog, you’ve undoubtedly heard of “spoonies,” or the spoon theory. But what the heck is a spoonie? And what is the spoon theory, anyway? The Spoon Theory The spoon theory is a metaphor used to describe the limited amount…
For those of us with chronic illness, the holidays can be far from merry. With a DIY chronic illness holiday survival kit, you can make the holidays more enjoyable!
I’ve scrolled through some of this year’s advertisements (so far!) to find some of the best 2022 Black Friday deals for spoonies.
For those who have food allergies, the holiday season can be a stressful time. There are so many dishes to choose from, and it’s not always easy to know which ones are safe. Even if you’re familiar with the ingredients in a dish, cross-contamination can be a concern. For example, if a dish is prepared…
