We focus on providing information, tips and resources related to developing a positive mindset, self-awareness and self-advocacy skills. Topics include overcoming limiting beliefs, setting and achieving personal goals, assertiveness, communication skills, self-compassion, learning to say ‘no’ and setting boundaries, and building resilience. This blog also features personal stories and perspectives from people who have improved their mindset and self-advocacy skills and how it impacted their life.
Are you currently in the role of a caregiver? If so, you already know that your journey is rewarding and challenging. You have to devote your time, energy, and heart to caring for someone else who is likely a stranger. Finding the right support is key to...
You've probably heard it more than once, but I'll repeat it! "A positive mindset is key to thriving with a chronic illness." Positivity can revolutionize your mind in ways you can't even imagine. Now, I know that it's usually challenging to remember how to stay...
Believe it or not, you are not the only person living with chronic illness and battling guilt. Almost every single person with chronic illness deals with a form of guilt. It could be the guilt of unknowingly being a contributing factor or the guilt of not being able...
For women with endometriosis, self-advocacy is a life skill needed in every stage of endometriosis. As Jenneh Bockari RN said, just getting a diagnosis for endometriosis takes self-advocacy. Endometriosis, also known as “endo,” is an under-researched medical...
Do you experience intimidation in the workplace because of your chronic illness? Do you often feel misunderstood and frustrated? How many times have you tried speaking up for yourself without being heard? When I talk about work-life balance when dealing with a chronic...
Salary negotiations are never easy, and adding chronic illness to the mix increases the difficulty level to the power of 10! When negotiating salaries, you have to consider your value and other factors, and without the right tips for salary negotiation, you might end...