Hello and welcome to the second linkup party hosted on A Chronic Voice! If you missed out on the first party, you can still check out some interesting entries here. In addition to this, I have created another monthly book linkup as well. It’s a personal attempt to finish reading all the books on my […]
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Do you have a ton of unread books on your shelf waiting to be read? That’s what this linkup is for đ It’s a simple commitment – to finish reading one book per month. You can read more if you like of course, but we’ll just be sharing one book every month here. How it […]
*Note: This post contains affiliate links. It will not cost you anything to click on them, but I will get a small referral fee from any purchase, which will be used to maintain this blog. Thank you. Judith Klausner sent me a very interesting preview of her book, Noah the Narwhal: A Tale of Downs […]
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Saturday, 26 Aug 2017. Issue #72. In this issue: Helpful kitchen tools if you have chronic pain. Embrace kindness in the full sense of the word. 10 specialists needed just to manage one chronic illness. Yoga poses that may ease bladder and chronic pain. Interview about essential oils and how to use them. A look […]
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Saturday, 08 Jul 2017. Issue #65. In this edition: Passing on the ‘Sunshine Blogger Award’. Nurture your soul through art. 10 most painful conditions. Share your tips in ‘Project Chronic Wisdom’. Seven things people with fibromyalgia are tired of hearing. Adapting to life’s curveballs. A review on Quell, wearable relief that’s great for nerve pain. […]
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Thank you to Reclaiming Hope for tagging me. I’m recovering from an ovarian cyst rupture that couldn’t stop bleeding due to blood thinners, and this was the perfect kind of thing to do while in bed đ What is the ‘Sunshine Blogger Award’? It is a nomination given to bloggers by bloggers. If someone nominates […]
Saturday, 10 Jun 2017. Issue #61. In this edition: How trying to avoid stress can cause more stress. The correlation between Stockholm Syndrome and mental health. A collection of inspirational posts from those with chronic illnesses. Quotes on happiness and life lessons. A much-needed reminder on how illness can take away your control, but not […]
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Saturday, 3 Jun 2017. Issue #60. In this edition: Spoonies share their favourite things to do while stuck in bed with pain. Insight into how a ‘good day’ with chronic illness works. Gorgeous illustration – “I miss being fabulous”. 30 very relatable things about living with fibromyalgia. Happiness is an inside job. Pacing and moderating […]
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Theme: Secret Motivation Tips for When Youâre Unmotivated Question: We all have those days where we aren’t motivated to do anything. Everything becomes labourious, and we just want to lie in bed and stare at the wall. What is your best method of dealing with this? How do you get yourself up and going again? […]
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âBe fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.â – Unknown – What sets your soul on fire? This question niggled its way into my consciousness today, and I wondered. Passion is often equated with youth, because it comes with a certain innocence and vitality. Yet to retain a measure of passion […]
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Quote cards made for the post: “Why Not From Beautiful, to Still Beautiful?”, and also some reflections I had while putting them together. I’m not here to dispense advice, because god knows I’m struggling to get my own life in order! But I just wanted to scribble these thoughts down as guideposts, for those dim […]
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Reminiscing Past Accomplishments “I used to be a straight A student. On top of that, I used to lead this and that team. I was also the best in this and that sport.” This is a statement that I have used and often hear in varying degrees. The other day, I read such an introduction […]
âBe your own best friend. Never ever, put yourself down.â – Paulo Coelho What would I say to a good friend, if our roles were reversed? What if I were healthy, and she was frequently unwell? I know for certain that I wouldnât mutter half the things I say to myself, because it just wouldnât […]
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