As part of our series on positive thinking, last week we asked the question, “Can the mind heal the body?” The answer was twofold. The last post discussed the studies that affirm the “no” response. This week we’ll look at the “yes” side of the equation and discover the ways…
We’ve arrived at the revealing fourth post in my series on positive thinking. My journey deep into the heart of the positive thinking movement formed the basis for Chronic Resilience: 10 Sanity-Saving Strategies for Women Coping with the Stress of Illness. As you’ll see, positive thinking can sometimes turn sideways…
We had a ton of fun making the Chronic Resilience book trailer. It hatched as an idea somewhere in my mind to put the book’s message on screen to demonstrate that even with illness life can be something really special. I wrote three scripts. Version one was too deep.…
There are lots of things to do when you’re coping with an illness: rest, drink green juice, find a good doctor, get support, reduce stress,… The list could go on for days. As important, if not more, are the things you should not do when you’re sick. These are the…
We woke up a little more than a week ago and Emma was not herself. She refused to come out from underneath the guest bed, and when she did, she struggled to get up and down the stairs. It is beyond heartbreaking to have a pet not feel well. These…