8. An Interview with Alisha

9. Taking a Potted Plant on Vacation.

Hi, its been a while, but I’m glad to be back. Today’s episode I discuss the challenges I face going on vacation. Do you find it difficult to maintain your energy restrictions when you are out of your environment and schedule? You know, not borrowing energy from the future. It’s a constant struggle for me. Finding balance between staying at home and feeling good versus going out to enjoy life without the dire consequences the next day. Can you relate?? It’s the story of my life I continue to repeat. Let’s chat shall we?

8. An Interview with Alisha

Today I interview Alisha, known on IG as @msalisha. Do you ever think no one understands you or you should have this whole #chronicillness thing down? Do you still feel guilty or struggle to spend a day resting? If your answer is yes, then this chat with Alisha is for you. One of the things I miss most about having a chronic illness is the lack of social contact, especially with people who understand having less energy EVERY DAY! Well no judgement here. Just lots of acceptance from like minded people. Your going to love Alisha’s warm heart, sunshine spirit, and down to earth personality as much as me.

7. I Can’t Believe This is My Life.

When Life’s Challenges become too much and you feel like there is no help, there is: 1. Call a friend, family member, school friend, teacher, pastor, or Sunday school teacher. Remember with FB messenger there are many people you can reach out to for help. 2. This difficult time is a season. It feels like its forever, but it’s a season. Don’t make a permanent choice for a season in your life. 3. No one makes good decisions when they are in a crisis. 4. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-8255. 5. Suicide Resources [https://www.samhsa.gov/childrens-awareness-day/event/resources-suicide-prevention] 6. Pray, God is waiting for you to ask for help. He wants to help you. Please remember, God has a purpose for you. It may not seem like it now, but He does. Read the Bible, place written verses around the house, and surround yourself with God’s promises. A favorite phrase of mine is from the late Billy Graham, “I’ve read the last page of the Bible it’s all going to turn out all right.”

6. Friends, Family, Attitudes, and You.

Today’s episode I discuss attitudes we experience from friends, family, coworkers, and even ourselves, and how they impact our lives. How we perceive things and how others perceive us can have a positive or negative affect upon us. Many people do not see the internal struggles we face daily trying to have a “normal” life. It’s exhausting physically and emotionally. But its all apart of having an invisible illness. #spoonielife

5. The Phases of Living with Less Energy.

In today’s podcast I discuss the three phases I have experienced living with less energy, and a few tips I am using to balance my life with limited energy. Tips: 1. Be realistic. 2. Accept what you cannot do. 3. Plan ahead 4. Have Gratitude. 5. Be Flexible. 6. Love yourself