motivation

April 17, 2019April 15, 2019

A Little Dog Helps Restart a Healthy Habit

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

One of the reasons I adopted a little dog last year was to motivate myself to walk more. I bought a new pair of running shoes that made walking much ... Read more

May 23, 2018May 21, 2018

Taking Steps with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

We all know that fibromyalgia means having good days and bad days. I just never realized how very different those days were. A few months ago, I felt well both ... Read more

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018

One Piece at a Time with Fibromyalgia

Columns, Tender Points - a Column by Christine Lynch

Merriam-Webster defines an “expectation” as a strong belief that something will happen in the future, namely, a goal. Psychology Today defines a “goal” as an observable and measurable end result ... Read more

February 6, 2018February 5, 2018

Focusing on the ‘I Can’

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

Chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia can throw your life out of whack, wreak havoc with your plans, and distort how you see yourself and your future. Staying discouraged, though, is counterproductive. ... Read more

June 2, 2017June 1, 2017

Don’t Just Survive, Find a Way to Thrive

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I know, especially when we’re in a flare, feeling depressed, or basically just hating where we are at the moment, we slip into survival mode. We all do. I would ... Read more

March 31, 2017March 30, 2017

Some Days the FM Pain Just Wears Us Down

Columns, Through the Fog - A Column by Robin Dix

I know you may not feel particularly strong, but even on the days when the pain wears you down, you keep going. Somedays are challenging to keep going, especially when it ... Read more