I assist those with chronic illness by providing practical strategies to master resilience, embrace adaptability, and find joy on their terms.
A Little Late, But Worth the Wait…
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Hi Reader, I had planned to send this sooner, but life had other plans. Stomach issues have been making things a little rough lately, and I’m hoping to get them sorted out soon. In the meantime, I wanted to finally share something I’ve been working on—because I think it’s really going to help. Managing a chronic illness is hard enough without feeling like you have to remember everything—symptoms, medications, energy levels, appointments, and how it all connects. If you’ve ever wished for a way to make tracking it all easier, I’ve got good news: I just published a blog post all about the one tool that makes daily chronic illness management simpler. 💙 Read it here: The Best Tool for Making Daily Chronic Illness Management Easier This post dives into why tracking your health can make a real difference—helping you spot patterns, advocate for yourself at doctor’s appointments, and plan your days around your energy levels, not someone else’s schedule. And the best part? It doesn’t have to be complicated. Speaking of making things easier… I also updated The Complete Daily Chronic Illness Management Workbook! Based on feedback (and my own experience using it), I’ve made it even more effective for tracking medications, symptoms, and energy levels. If you’ve been thinking about getting a copy, now is the perfect time. 📖 Check out the updated workbook here! I hope this helps make daily chronic illness management a little less overwhelming. And if you give it a try, I’d love to hear how it’s working for you! Take care,
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April Smith
I assist those with chronic illness by providing practical strategies to master resilience, embrace adaptability, and find joy on their terms.
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