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Is Your Liver Feeling Unappreciated?

In the title of this post, I ask if your liver is feeling unappreciated. But that’s not exactly what I meant. The real question I want to ask you is, do any of your organs and body parts that are … Continue reading

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To have a better life, have different conversations

In my 11 years as a coach for people with chronic illnesses, and as someone who has a chronic illness himself, I have learned that having conversations is one of the best ways for us to make our lives better. … Continue reading

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Do You Get Upset at Yourself for Procrastinating?

I sent this tip to my list recently and received many thoughtful comments in response. So decided to post it for my blog readers, Facebook friends, and Twitter followers to see and comment on. ================================================= Many people, myself included, sometimes … Continue reading

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Do You Feel Like You’re a Burden to Others?

When we have a chronic illness, it’s easy and very common to feel that we’re a burden to our partners and our families. We often need them to do many things for us that partners and family members of healthy … Continue reading

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How to Have a Meaningful Life When You Have a Chronic Illness

It usually seems to be the case that having a chronic illness diminishes our lives. From traveling to eating to working and playing, we feel limited by how much and for how long we can do the things we want … Continue reading

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The Positive Side of Having a Chronic Illness

Many of my new clients are surprised by one of the items on the questionnaire I request that they fill out before our first session. I ask them to list at least three benefits they’ve experienced because of having their … Continue reading

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