Today is Share With You Sunday at Aortic Hope.
As the article "30 Tips for Coping with Chronic Illness During the Holiday Season" written by Charlotte Hilton Andersen in creakyjoints.org says:
"You want it to be the most wonderful time of the year, but fatigue. And pain. And brain fog. These stress-soothing tips can help you have a healthier and happier holiday season in spite of chronic illness."
Here are the 30 tips but to review them in detail, click here.
1. Make cooking assignments
2. Set a hard end time
3. Meditate on what you're thankful for
4. Plan a recovery day into your schedule
5. Drive two cars to holiday parties
6. Turn your bedroom into an escape room
7. Keep to your regular sleep schedule
8. Do what you love to do
9. Practice saying no (and meaning it)
10. Prep a much as you can
11. Get good power naps
12. Invest in an instant pot
13. Toast the New Year with sparkling cider
14. Practice Safety precautions
15. Give a gift to charity
16. Two words: disposable everything
17. Come up with a code word
18. Get your meds pre-authorized
19. Write thank you cards for your doctors and nurses
20. Create flexibility in your work schedule
21. Check out local disability services
22. Make a playlist of your favorite holiday tunes
23. Order groceries and presents online
24. Buy special scissors and tape
25. Or stick to gift bags
26. Don't be afraid to make new traditions
27. Pay the neighbor kid to shovel the porch
28. Call ahead to restaurants and venues
29. Do some mall walking
30. Forgive loved ones for not being there when you need them