Launch burnout is incredibly real, but so few people are discussing it, at least not in-depth. Time and time again I see business owners have incredibly energetic posts full of excitement during their launch only to follow up with a post after the cart closes about how they are so tired, can’t get off the couch, or coming down with an illness or flare-up of a chronic condition.  Whether you’re running a business with chronic illness or not, didn’t we start businesses to ...

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.” If this sounds familiar, keep reading. What is Spoon Theory? Spoon Theory is an energy management framework for people with chronic illness, but I’ve also found it to be immensely helpful ...

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 pain but can apply to many people with chronic illness. When a friend told me about Spoon Theory, it felt like someone was finally ...

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 out all the time regarding best health practices, but we have to filter out what is and isn't right for us. That can be incredibly risky. Take the fitness industry, for ...

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 pressure to live up to the ideal is huge and it can be disheartening to not be living up to that standard. Personally, I'm so thankful that the body positive movement is pushing back. Spoonies ...

Your body is trying to talk to you all the time. Good, bad, or indifferent it always has an opinion. 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. I suggest you start listening, especially if you have a chronic illness (or two or three.) Resist the urge to look up your symptoms on WebMD​ You'll most likely end up thinking you have cancer or a sexually ...