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Hey there, Reader!
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Last week, I was at my computer trying to get back into a routine after several days of flare-ups when it hit me—fast.

A sharp, pulsing pain behind my eye.
Colors started shifting.
My vision felt off.
I couldn’t even keep my eye fully open.

I recognized the signs—it was a migraine, and a bad one. But that didn’t make it any less scary. Especially because I was already dealing with an IIH flare-up, which had me feeling off-balance even before this started.

My anxiety spiked. The pain was coming and going in waves, and I didn’t feel safe being home alone anymore. So I asked my husband to come work from home—a request that still brings up guilt sometimes, even though I know he’s allowed to shift his schedule for emergencies like this.

I didn’t want to admit it, but I knew my day was going to look completely different than I planned.

So I shifted.

Before settling on the couch, I took our dog out one last time using my rollator, then grabbed everything I’d need to avoid getting up again: a protein shake, headphones, my charger, a book. I gave myself permission to let go of the to-do list. To let my husband help. To rest without trying to power through the pain.

By the time he got home, I felt an enormous sense of relief—not just because I had support, but because I had stopped fighting myself.

And that moment is exactly what inspired this week’s blog post.

🧠 Why Energy Fluctuations Don’t Have to Derail Your Day

(+ 6 energy saving tips for chronic illness you can actually use)

If you’ve ever felt like you were finally finding your rhythm—only to get blindsided by a crash that ruins everything—you’re not alone. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of managing chronic illness.

But here’s what I want you to know:
A dip in energy doesn’t have to mean your whole day is a loss.

This post breaks down 6 harmful myths we’ve internalized about energy, productivity, and chronic illness—and shares gentle truths and pacing strategies that can help you reclaim your day with more self-trust and less guilt.

👉 Read the post here.​

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🌀 When your body’s already tired and the world won’t stop spinning…

There’s another kind of energy crash I’ve noticed lately—the emotional kind.

It sneaks in during quiet moments. After reading the news. After scrolling too long. After one too many waves of “what now?”

Whether your body is in a flare or your nervous system is stuck in fight-or-flight from everything happening around you, it’s important to have tools that support you from the inside out.

That’s why I often turn to EFT Tapping when everything starts to feel like too much.

I designed my Beginner’s Guide to EFT Tapping for Chronic Illness Relief with our community in mind—but this gentle practice is adaptable for anything that overwhelms your mind, body, or spirit.

Whether you’re dealing with physical pain, anxiety, burnout, or that heavy sense of unease that’s hard to name… tapping can help bring your system back to center.

​👉 Download the free EFT Tapping Handbook here.​

You don’t have to push through every dip in energy.
You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode.
You’re allowed to pivot. To pause. To take care of yourself first.

Whether today feels steady or messy, I hope you’ll meet yourself with kindness—and let the resources I’ve created support you through it.

Rooting for you always,

​ April Smith | Chronic Illness Adaptability Guide ​Owner & Founder of The Thriving Spoonie​ ​Email | Bluesky | Pinterest​ ​ Take control of your energy and routine—grab The Complete Guide to Daily Chronic Illness Management and start thriving today.

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