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How I Survive Holiday Travel Without Totally Crashing My Energy
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​ I used to think a couple of hours in the car couldn’t possibly wipe me out. But year after year, I’d come home from holiday trips completely drained—and I couldn’t figure out why. I’d tell myself, “It’s just a quick drive.” But between packing, planning, cleaning, and trying to be present with everyone once we arrived, I’d run out of energy long before the holidays even began. It took me a long time to realize that I wasn’t doing anything wrong. I was just approaching travel the same way I used to—before chronic illness changed what my body needed. Now, I’ve learned to treat travel differently. Not as something to power through, but as something to pace. Because when you start seeing preparation, travel days, and recovery as part of your self-care routine—not interruptions to it—everything feels lighter. This week on the blog, I’m sharing the small shifts that helped me make holiday travel manageable again. These are gentle, realistic strategies you can use to protect your energy without giving up the moments that matter most. If the holidays tend to leave you running on fumes, this post is for you. Read it here → How I Survive Holiday Travel With Chronic Illness Without Totally Crashing My Energy ​ ​ You deserve to enjoy your trip—not just survive it. Until next time, ​
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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie
đź’ŞI create resources to help people adapt to living with chronic illness so they can thrive.
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