Archive for August, 2010
Broken ribs heal
A chronic illness is not the same as a broken bone. Sounds obvious – – but have you ever thought about how they’re different? I’ve broken a few bones in the past few years. And I’m always struck by the fact that although my body hurts with both, there are some really big differences between [...]
Do you tell yourself your chronic illness would be more manageable if you had more control over the rest of your life? Do you believe that if you could find a job, influence your boss or be more effective at work, you’d feel better? Yet, do you feel powerless to take action, worried it might [...]
Can You Make Work Work For You?
Even when the economy was thriving and there were more jobs than workers (remember those days?), most people described work as stressful. It meant fewer people doing more work, tighter deadlines. And worst of all, blurry lines between time at work and personal life. The demands have only gotten worse in this recession. A young [...]
