I assist those with chronic illness by providing practical strategies to master resilience, embrace adaptability, and find joy on their terms.
🤩 Shake Up Your Routine & Save Your Energy
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Hi Reader, Have you ever felt like your routine was supposed to help, but instead, it just wiped you out? You’re not alone—it’s a common challenge when living with a chronic illness. The good news is that with a few small tweaks, you can reclaim your energy and turn your day into something that works for you instead of against you. In my latest blog post, Chronic Illness Energy Management Hacks You Need to Try Today, I dive into:
👇 Click the image below to read the full post! This post is packed with strategies to help you feel more in control of your energy, and if there’s one thing I know, it’s how important that is when you’re managing fluctuating symptoms. I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think. ✨ Exciting Update: A New Accessibility Tool for You! I’m thrilled to share a new feature on my website: an accessibility tool designed to make your experience smoother and more personalized. Here’s how it works:
This is part of my ongoing effort to ensure that The Thriving Spoonie is as accessible and user-friendly as possible. I’ve already received some helpful feedback from readers like you on the previous tool's inaccessibility, which is why I've changed things. (Spoiler alert: I love hearing from you!) These types of insights help me refine things to better meet your needs. So if you notice something isn’t quite right or have ideas to improve, please don’t hesitate to let me know. You can check out the accessibility tool right now by visiting any page of the website and clicking the icon in the bottom left corner. Let’s Keep the Conversation Going This space isn’t just for me to share—it’s for all of us to connect, learn, and grow. Whether you have thoughts on the new blog post, the accessibility tool, or just want to say hi, hit reply and share your thoughts with me. Your feedback means the world, and it helps make The Thriving Spoonie a better space for everyone. Take care, conserve your energy, and remember: small changes can make a big difference. Warmly,
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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.
Hi Reader, Have you ever felt like you need to “earn” your rest? Like you can only stop and catch your breath after you’ve checked everything off your list—even when your body’s already begging you to slow down? You’re definitely not the only one. So many of us with chronic illness carry that mindset—and it’s one that can quietly sabotage our routines and energy over time. This week on the blog, I’m exploring something we don’t talk about enough:Is rest the most underrated part of chronic...
Hey Reader, If you’ve been feeling completely zapped lately—physically, emotionally, or both—you’re not alone. I see you. And I know how hard it is when even the most “basic” things feel out of reach. When you're living with chronic illness, there are days when just brushing your teeth or answering a text feels like a full-body workout. And while rest is important (essential, even!), sometimes we also crave a sense of forward motion. We want to feel like we're doing something… without pushing...
Hey Reader, If you’ve ever found yourself running out of energy way too soon—before you’ve even tackled the things you need to do, let alone the things you want to do—you’re not alone. I used to push past my limits daily, burning out and wondering why I couldn’t keep up. That’s when I started using The Spoon Theory to visualize my energy. But while it helped me understand my limits, I needed a more structured way to actually manage my energy in real time—one that helped me make decisions...