đź’ŞI create resources to help people adapt to living with chronic illness so they can thrive.
🛑 Why I stopped letting my to-do list run my day
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​ Hi Reader, For years, I let my to-do list decide how I felt about myself. If I crossed everything off, it was a “good” day. If I didn’t, I felt lazy, unmotivated, or behind—even when my body was clearly asking for rest. It took a lot of unlearning, but I finally realized that productivity isn’t just about getting things done. It’s about managing my energy in a way that’s actually sustainable. This week’s blog post is all about how I made that shift: ​ ​ ​ Inside the post, I’m sharing: If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of overdoing it and crashing, I hope this post helps you start breaking that pattern—on your own terms. Read it here → My Top Tips for How to Balance Rest and Productivity With Chronic Illness​ ​ Want more tools to help you manage your daily energy and routine?​ ​ 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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