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The Importance Of Accepting Chronic Illness - Even If You Aren't Happy About It
The Importance Of Accepting Chronic Illness - Even If You Aren't Happy About It

No matter how long most of us live with chronic illness, we frequently get reminded that what we want to do in a day may not be as realistic as we would hope. However, accepting the parameters of our chronic illness can give us space to live our lives in a way that works better for us as we are right now. This post explores how.

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Chronic Wellness, Thriving MindsetLeslie Thorpehealth coach, chronic illness, chronic wellness, health coaching, integrative health coach. lymphoma, autoimmune, brain fog, support, overwhelming, encouragement, chronic illness journey, priorities, find balance, rest, recovery, disease, self-compassion, confident, realistic, balance, stress, acceptance, integrative, holistic, accountability, self-advocacy, thrive, mindset, thriving, lymphoma, change, motivation, joy, thriving mindset, watch and wait, cancer, hope, wellness, accepting illness, watchful waiting, healthy lifestyle changes, realities, possibilities, healthy choices, self-advocating, healthcare, proactive, agency, patient, organized, quality of life, healthcare decisions, decision-making, second opinion, healthcare providers, integrative providers, healthcare system, lifestyle change, inflammation, chronic condition, chemo, chronic, doctor, naturopath, acupuncture, nourishing, exercising, reducing stress, hydrating, advocate, self-advocate, shortcuts, fundamentals, health, immune health, expert, bodywork
Celebrating Your Chronic Wellness Wins - Why It is Important to Living Chronically Well
Celebrating Your Chronic Wellness Wins - Why It is Important to Living Chronically Well

It might feel counterintuitive to take a moment to recognize what you are doing to care for yourself when it feels like a small drop of effort into a big bucket of chronic illness challenges. But, in this blog post I invite you do just that! And, I share why it is so important to living Chronically Well.

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Chronic Wellness, Thriving Mindset, Health Coach TipsLeslie Thorpehealth coach, chronic illness, chronic wellness, health coaching, integrative health coach. lymphoma, autoimmune, brain fog, support, overwhelming, encouragement, chronic illness journey, priorities, find balance, rest, recovery, disease, self-compassion, confident, realistic, balance, stress, acceptance, integrative, holistic, accountability, self-advocacy, thrive, mindset, thriving, lymphoma, change, motivation, joy, thriving mindset, watch and wait, cancer, hope, wellness, accepting illness, watchful waiting, healthy lifestyle changes, realities, possibilities, healthy choices, self-advocating, healthcare, proactive, agency, patient, organized, quality of life, healthcare decisions, decision-making, second opinion, healthcare providers, integrative providers, healthcare system, lifestyle change, inflammation, chronic condition, chemo, chronic, doctor, naturopath, acupuncture, nourishing, exercising, reducing stress, hydrating, advocate, self-advocate, shortcuts, fundamentals, health, immune health, expert, bodywork
Chronic Illness, Self-Compassion and Living Shame-Free
Chronic Illness, Self-Compassion and Living Shame-Free

When we show ourselves compassion, it might make it easier to flip the script on feelings of shame related to how we show up for life with chronic illness. Are you giving yourself enough credit?

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Thriving MindsetLeslie Thorpehealth coach, chronic illness, chronic wellness, health coaching, integrative health coach. lymphoma, autoimmune, brain fog, support, overwhelming, encouragement, chronic illness journey, priorities, find balance, rest, recovery, disease, self-compassion, confident, realistic, balance, stress, acceptance, integrative, holistic, accountability, self-advocacy, thrive, mindset, thriving, lymphoma, change, motivation, joy, thriving mindset, watch and wait, cancer, hope, wellness, accepting illness, watchful waiting, healthy lifestyle changes, realities, possibilities, healthy choices, self-advocating, healthcare, proactive, agency, patient, organized, quality of life, healthcare decisions, decision-making, second opinion, healthcare providers, integrative providers, healthcare system, lifestyle change, inflammation, chronic condition, chemo, chronic, doctor, naturopath, acupuncture, nourishing, exercising, reducing stress, hydrating, advocate, self-advocate, shortcuts, fundamentals, health, immune health, expert, bodywork
Why Joy Will Help You Live Chronically Well
Why Joy Will Help You Live Chronically Well

Living with chronic illness can entail a lot of focus on being a warrior and a self-advocate, not to mention the effort to keep up with living day-to-day life with symptoms. It can be exhausting. How do you stay connected with your reasons for wanting to do what it takes to live well with chronic illness when you are juggling all that? It might help to spend some moments focusing on what brings you joy.

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Chronic Wellness, Thriving MindsetLeslie Thorpehealth coach, chronic illness, chronic wellness, health coaching, integrative health coach. lymphoma, autoimmune, brain fog, support, overwhelming, encouragement, chronic illness journey, priorities, find balance, rest, recovery, disease, self-compassion, confident, realistic, balance, stress, acceptance, integrative, holistic, accountability, self-advocacy, thrive, mindset, thriving, lymphoma, change, motivation, joy, thriving mindset, watch and wait, cancer, hope, wellness, accepting illness, watchful waiting, healthy lifestyle changes, realities, possibilities, healthy choices, self-advocating, healthcare, proactive, agency, patient, organized, quality of life, healthcare decisions, decision-making, second opinion, healthcare providers, integrative providers, healthcare system, lifestyle change, inflammation, chronic condition, chemo, chronic, doctor, naturopath, acupuncture, nourishing, exercising, reducing stress, hydrating, advocate, self-advocate, shortcuts, fundamentals, health, immune health, expert, bodywork
Having Hope For Healing When You Have A Chronic Illness
Having Hope For Healing When You Have A Chronic Illness

When you have a chronic illness, by definition, it is not going anywhere anytime soon. When faced with that reality, how do you maintain hope for future healing? While you likely need to accept your diagnosis and its corresponding limitations in order to navigate everyday life, being open to the possibility that you can achieve your own version of wellness, is key to balancing accepting your chronic illness reality with hope for future healing.

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Chronic Wellness, Thriving MindsetLeslie Thorpehealth coach, chronic illness, chronic wellness, health coaching, integrative health coach. lymphoma, autoimmune, brain fog, support, overwhelming, encouragement, chronic illness journey, priorities, find balance, rest, recovery, disease, self-compassion, confident, realistic, balance, stress, acceptance, integrative, holistic, accountability, self-advocacy, thrive, mindset, thriving, lymphoma, change, motivation, joy, thriving mindset, watch and wait, cancer, hope, wellness, accepting illness, watchful waiting, healthy lifestyle changes, realities, possibilities, healthy choices, self-advocating, healthcare, proactive, agency, patient, organized, quality of life, healthcare decisions, decision-making, second opinion, healthcare providers, integrative providers, healthcare system, lifestyle change, inflammation, chronic condition, chemo, chronic, doctor, naturopath, acupuncture, nourishing, exercising, reducing stress, hydrating, advocate, self-advocate, shortcuts, fundamentals, health, immune health, expert, bodywork
How A Thriving Mindset Can Help Your Chronic Illness
How A Thriving Mindset Can Help Your Chronic Illness

Thriving with chronic illness requires a thriving mindset. This mindset involves accepting your illness and working with it rather than against it. It involves giving yourself some self-compassion as you live with the inherent difficulties of it. But, it also leaves room for hope and the possibility that your healthy choices will make more room for your body to heal.

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Thriving Mindset, Where to Get StartedLeslie Thorpehealth coach, chronic illness, chronic wellness, health coaching, integrative health coach. lymphoma, autoimmune, brain fog, support, overwhelming, encouragement, chronic illness journey, priorities, find balance, rest, recovery, disease, self-compassion, confident, realistic, balance, stress, acceptance, integrative, holistic, accountability, self-advocacy, thrive, mindset, thriving, lymphoma, change, motivation, joy, thriving mindset, watch and wait, cancer, hope, wellness, accepting illness, watchful waiting, healthy lifestyle changes, realities, possibilities, healthy choices