Spoon Theory and Burnout Recovery
What is burnout? Emily and Amelia Nagoski, PhDs, authors of the book “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” describe burnout as, “If you feel overwhelmed and exhausted by what you have to do and still feel like you’re not enough, that’s burnout.” Burnout is defined as a sign of chronic stress that…
Read MoreSpoon Theory and Type 1 Diabetes: How to Manage Your Energy and Your Blood Sugar
Counting Carbs and Spoons Teaspoons of sugar? Tablespoons of syrup? No. No. No. Energy management. Have you ever heard someone call themselves a “spoonie” or say they are having a “low spoon day”? If so, that person is checking in with their energy levels using Spoon Theory. It’s commonly used with people who have chronic…
Read MoreA Blend of Science and Woo to Treat Your Hot Mess
We’re not taught in high school how our bodies actually work as a requirement to graduate. Even after being diagnosed with chronic illness, it’s up to us to learn what our diagnosis really means and how best to care for ourselves. Thank goodness for the internet, right? It’s a double-edged sword. New advice is coming…
Read MoreSelf-Care Their Way
In a day and age when “perfect” images of health are just a social media scroll away, it is even more important to reclaim what your priorities are for your health. The pressure to be a certain way is no longer contained in the glossy images of magazines or expertly primped personas on television. The…
Read MoreDo This When Your Body Is Freaking Out.
Whether it’s chronic illness, hormonal issues, digestive problems, not being able to recover from the common cold, or all of the above- symptoms and flareups mean that something is off.
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