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Articles » April, 2009
5 tips to create a powerful physical space, for a good "head space" - and better health
There are so many things we can't control, especially when it comes to our health. But we CAN exercise some control over our surroundings. Creating a soothing space is a terrific way to help manage all the yuck that comes with chronic illness. Here are my five favorite, trusted tricks to help create an awesome space that helps you feel AWAP (as well as possible).
Posted: 4/24/2009 in Coping | Also posted in: Cool Tools
We're in love...with the new ChronicBabe purse from Poise!
She's done it again: Purse-maker extraordinaire Cinnamon Cooper of Poise has created a new ChronicBabe bag, one that you're sure to love for years to come.
Editrix Jenni loves running around the city with her stripey ChronicBabe bags, and this cute little number is the latest addition to the club. Order yours today and we get 50% of the price to help run our site!
Posted: 4/13/2009 in Announcements
The "Be Here Now" Experiment (Now, with updates!)
With all the stress we face today, it's hard to stay present in the moment and appreciate what we DO have, especially when we're sick chicks. So I was inspired, by an idea a reporter shared, to take a 30-day challenge. This is my challenge: to—in the words of Ray LaMontagne—Be Here Now. (I'm sure he's not the first to say it, but he's got this lovely song all about it, and that's where I first heard the phrase.) Want to join me? It should be a fun experiment. I even created a blog all about it.
Read on for more details...nothing much to it, just a chance to try something new and re-connect with yourself and your world in a meaningful way.
Posted: 4/1/2009 in Inspiration
Illness, college and the balancing act
I was asked recently to write about thriving at college in spite of chronic illness. And although I didn't get really sick until after graduation, I did have a recent experience that felt just like going back to school. Here are just a few thoughts that might help inspire you...I know the experience taught me a few things!
Posted: 4/1/2009 in Inspiration | Also posted in: Coping
