Minimalism gave me more time to focus on my health. Here are three reasons why you should consider minimalism if you have chronic illness.
Many of us who have one or multiple chronic illnesses spend a lot of time in our homes, so why not make your space a safer and more enjoyable place to be? Here are five tips for making your home a chronically friendly environment.
Painsomnia can be debilitating and exhausting, especially with chronic illness. I share a few tips for managing symptoms of painsomnia.
The best productivity tools for spoonies are customisable and either work with your symptoms or aim to relieve them.
When you’re dealing with a flare, cleaning is not really an option. I share a few tips to keep you motivated and avoid exhaustion when cleaning with chronic illness.
How a devastating breakdown and string of hospitalisations led to my diagnosis of autoimmune disease, but also to a better understanding of my body.
There are four things you may not know about the Spoon Theory, which is a metaphor to explain how people with chronic illness need to ration their energy.
Going back to school is a daunting task for many spoonies, wether it be middle school or college. Knowing what to keep on you can be cause for a lot of stress. I personally (and I'm sure many of you could agree with me) like to be overly prepared. What if I have a flare-up? What if I suddenly have a new symptom? What if I'm out longer than planned? What if I have to go to the hospital? - These are just a few question I have asked myself before going out even for just an hour or so. From this I h
Managing a chronic illness can often become overwhelming. Here are 4 ways to effectively monitor your chronic illness.
Today I am sharing our minimalist family life - Spring updates. I started out my day with our regular morning routine. We all wake up really early,
Join me as I share 15 hard-earned lessons from my life with chronic illness. From self-worth to resilience and building support, each insight offers practical strategies for navigating life's challenges with grace and empowerment.
This minimalist lifestyle checklist is perfect for anyone who wants to know how to get started with minimalism or anyone in need of a few reminders.
Living every day with a chronic illness is not for wimps. This is a true statement whether the illness is mental or physical. An insidious evil...
Always wondered: What does "spoonie" mean? Find your Spoon Theory explained on The Spoonies Community website!
Finding ways to make kitchen chores and healthy eating easier is a must when your're chronically ill. Here are 9 things you need in your kitchen!
We’ve created the minimalist handbook using 100+ terms, concepts, principles, and quotes. This will help you curate your own unique version of minimalism.
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Don't want to be an extreme minimalist? Here is minimalism for normal people and how to be normal AND live intentionally and minimally.
Are you wondering how to be a minimalist? If you're just getting started with minimalism and feeling overwhelmed, these tips will help!
Painsomnia can be debilitating and exhausting, especially with chronic illness. I share a few tips for managing symptoms of painsomnia.
One of the most popular ways to explain limited energy in chronic illness and disability is the spoon theory. It is an analogy developed by Christine Miserandino back in 2003. She describes sitting…
Getting rid of clutter. Everybody's doing it. But would you believe me if I told you to stop wasting your time decluttering?
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Lately, I've noticed signs telling me it's time to refocus my attention on minimalism. Here are 6 reminders about minimalism, just in time for the new year.
In mental illness, spoon theory refers to limited internal resources, while fork theory relates to the capacity to handle external stressors.
A long-time patient shares her organization resources for chronic illness, along with why organizing helps.
Stress and anxiety stems from a disorganized and cluttered home environment. Check out the keys to keeping and maintaining a minimalistic home!
That’s what it’s like living with chronic illnesses. Not enough spoons to do all the things, having to constantly make choices about how to spend your spoons, and always having spoons in your hand reminding you that you are, indeed, a Spoonie. Miserandino says, “When other people can simply do things, I have to attack it and make a plan like I am strategizing a war.”
Have you ever considered creating a minimalist pantry for your kitchen? If so, here are some helpful tips from a Registered Dietitian and minimalist!
Purchasing gifts for someone dealing with chronic illness can be tricky. Find the perfect gift for your friends/loved ones with this gift guide.
Create space in your life - physically and mentally - by adopting a minimalist lifestyle. We share 11 steps on how to become a minimalist for beginners.
When your health is so unpredictable, routines provide a level of comfort because they offer some predictability and stability, and can help you be more self-sufficient. Head to the blog to learn the best secrets to creating routines when chronically ill, and how they can support you in thriving through chronic illness.
Do you ever feel like getting rid of everything? I know when I suffered badly from depression and anxiety everything in my environment was a potential trigger that would send me further into the overwhelming
Kristin lives with chronic back pain from a herniated disc. Find out how travelling and a minimalistic lifestyle helps her to cope.
Want to learn more about minimalism? This article explains what minimalism is and is not, and what its benefits and drawbacks are.
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Interested in living a simplified or minimalist life but not sure where to start? here are 5 things minimalists do everyday!
When you are ready to adopt minimalism as your lifestyle, these small minimalist living tips will fill your mind with joy & help you be your happiest!
This is why I focus on simplicity, not minimalism. Everyone gets to choose their own unique goals and journey. This is what works for me.
Through my own struggles with chronic illnesses, I have found little ways to practice self-care and give back to myself, even when it feels hopeless. I hope these ideas can bring you a bit of peace and comfort, too.
How to Stop Shopping: 5 Tips to Embrace a Minimalist Lifestyle Are you trying to live a more simplistic lifestyle and want to learn how you can stop online shopping and generally learn how to
How a devastating breakdown and string of hospitalisations led to my diagnosis of autoimmune disease, but also to a better understanding of my body.
