Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 4

Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 4

Mastering Your Mindset:   A HUGE part of enjoying your life, post-diagnosis, relies upon having a positive mindset. I’ve talked about mindset in previous posts, and I will continue to in future posts, so I’m not going to go too deeply into it here, but here are a few...
Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 3

Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 3

Make a plan, Stan:   When confronted with a diagnosis, you will most likely want to learn as much as you can about it. My advice: research, but with discernment. Endless Google searches of your diagnosis will undoubtedly lead you to some pretty dark places. Know...
Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 2

Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 2

Getting the support you need:   Creating a strong support system for yourself is crucial. In fact, it is important for EVERYONE, whether or not they have a chronic illness. Connection is our reason for living.   I choose to look at my illness as a gift that...
Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 1

Dealing with a Diagnosis, Part 1

  Getting a diagnosis can fill you with conflicting emotions. On the one hand, it might be a relief to finally put a name to your “issues,” especially if you have been unwell for a while without knowing what to call it. Maybe you feel like now you know the name...
The Cure for What Ails You

The Cure for What Ails You

From your girlfriend or sister-in-law to those late-night google searches for “natural treatments for __________ condition,” you have most likely been told that yoga is the cure for what ails you.   Yes, yoga is amazing!    I could go on and on about...
2015 Word of the Year!

2015 Word of the Year!

Now is the time that every life coach on the planet is writing a blog post about New Year’s resolutions. I know it’s overdone, but I still do like this time of year for reflecting on what has gone right in the past year and mapping out what I want the next year to...