The Kaizen method for chronic illness: 5 tiny tweaks for significant healing gains
I often hear from my health coaching clients that the prospect of healing from chronic illness feels overwhelming. The suggested…
I often hear from my health coaching clients that the prospect of healing from chronic illness feels overwhelming. The suggested…
Life after a chronic illness diagnosis such as an autoimmune disease can feel daunting and uncertain. It can feel like…
Realise that, despite the illness, your body allows you to experience all of life’s beauty, joy and wonders. It works hard 24/7 to keep you alive and functioning. See your body as your loyal companion on the journey towards healing—a friend who is doing the best it can given the circumstances
I know life is usually very challenging when you are dealing with any chronic illness.
Plus, the pain, fatigue, and other symptoms can make it feel totally impossible to practice self-care when you have a million other responsibilities.
But you see, dealing with any chronic condition means that you take baby steps every single day to support your body’s healing process and speed up recovery.
Treating yourself as the most important person in your world allows you to develop an amazing ability to know, trust and love yourself so that you take care of your health in the best way possible.
A healthy self care routine involves having the time to do the things that nourish your body, mind and soul.
When you learn to trust your body’s innate wisdom you always find a way to support your healing process, no matter how hard it gets
Your autoimmune disease diagnosis does not have to control your life. You don’t have to feel constantly sick, in pain and deal with extreme fatigue for the rest of your life. There is much you can do to take charge of your health and get your life back.
Women are natural caregivers and are usually the primary caregivers in their families. However, often without realising we end up overgiving and run on empty without giving ourselves some respite. We then start feeling resentful of our responsibilities and feel demotivated and stressed.
As you embrace your body as it is and embrace its imperfections, you are able to go beyond the conventional practices of diets and exercise and fully experience your body-mind and feel resilient, joyful, and good in your own skin.