Journal Prompts Archives

How I Use Reflection to Manage My Chronic Illness Life

Taking time every few weeks or months to reflect on your condition can help you gain valuable insight into its progression over time. This may ultimately help you better manage your chronic illness journey. By reflection, we don't mean dwelling on the negative but instead assessing what has changed since your last assessment and identifying areas where improvements may still need work going forward.

Living with a chronic illness poses many challenges. When faced with the reality of such a diagnosis, it’s easy to become overwhelmed and feel like you’ll never be able to manage them. That’s why reflection is so important. By taking time to assess where you are in your journey, you can gain perspective and hopeContinue reading “How I Use Reflection to Manage My Chronic Illness Life”

How To Let Go Of Holiday Guilt When You Have A Chronic Illness

For many, the holiday season is filled with joy, but for those living with a chronic illness, it can be difficult to enjoy. The hustle and bustle of preparing for the holidays and the pressure to keep up with family traditions can lead to feelings of guilt and overwhelm. However, it’s important to remember thatContinue reading “How To Let Go Of Holiday Guilt When You Have A Chronic Illness”

Top Autoimmune Patient Regret and How To Let it Go with Journaling

What the top regret of autoimmune patients like Christina Applegate and me is, and how to let go of it with a deep dive chronic illness journal prompt.

On November 1, 2020, Christina Applegate announced that she had been diagnosed with MS. In a recent interview with The New York Times, the actress said that she regrets not catching her symptoms sooner and wished that she had paid attention. “If only I’d noticed sooner” is what nearly everyone with psoriatic arthritis, multiple sclerosis,Continue reading “Top Autoimmune Patient Regret and How To Let it Go with Journaling”

Chronic Illness Holiday Survival Guide – The Time To Start Planning Is Now!

The time to make holiday plans when you have chronic illness and pain is before the holiday season begins! Depending on which holiday you celebrate, your definition of when the season begins will differ. No matter if you celebrate Christmas, Hanukka, or Kwanzaa, failure to plan ahead can put a damper on your celebration. Here are tips to help you plan a holiday schedule that meets both your physical and emotional needs.

The holidays are a time for family, friends, and festivities. But if you’re living with a chronic illness, the holiday season can also be a time of increased stress and anxiety. There’s pressure to attend parties and gatherings, to meet expectations, and to make the season “perfect.” On top of all that, chronic pain andContinue reading “Chronic Illness Holiday Survival Guide – The Time To Start Planning Is Now!”

Which Chronic Illness Season Are You In? Use This Journal Prompt To Identify It.

In order to better cope with chronic illness, it’s important to understand that different seasons will come and go. Each season requires different types of attention. Some require more assistance than others. Yet happiness and sadness can be found in all chronic illness life seasons. This week’s journal prompt helps you define your current season.

The Importance of Practicing Patience With Chronic Illness

Chronic illness can be difficult to manage, but practicing patience is essential. This blog post provides helpful insights into the importance of patience and how to practice it. If you are struggling to be patient, remember that you are not alone. There are many others who understand what you’re going through. Connecting with others who have a chronic illness can be a great way to find support and understanding.

How Sleeping Well Improves Life With Chronic Illness

If you’re living with a chronic illness, getting enough sleep should be a top priority. This week’s journal prompt and these tips can help make it happen.

How Do You Deal With the Emotions That Chronic Pain Stirs Up?

Chronic pain can be difficult to deal with, but it’s important to acknowledge that it stirs up emotions. This journal prompt deals with negative emotions related to chronic pain.

Chronic Illness Life Journal for Beginners

If you’re living with a chronic illness, then this journal is for you! It can help to track the highs and lows of your daily life in order to better understand your condition. This journal is perfect for newly diagnosed patients or those who find acknowledging their chronic pain and symptoms overwhelming. With enough detail, patterns of flares and triggers should become visible, helping you to modify and improve your life. Excited to start tracking your journey? Pick up a copy today!

Can I Travel With A Chronic Illness? How A Trip Back In Time Can Help!

Planning your next big adventure can be super exciting, but it’s important to know how to travel with a chronic illness. This week’s journal prompt will help you assess what accommodations you need before hitting the road. Happy traveling!

The Frustration of Explaining Chronic Illness Life

Sometimes, explaining what it’s like to live with a chronic illness can be frustrating — especially when people don’t understand. Here is a journal prompt to help you deal with your frustration and come up with an easier explanation.

How Much Have You Learned About Your Chronic Illness?

Pin Description: Chronic illnesses can be unpredictable, and it's normal to feel like you're constantly learning about your condition. This reflective journal prompt will help you document all that you've learned in your journey with chronic illness.

This week’s journal prompt is to help make you aware of how much you have learned about your chronic illness since you were diagnosed. Whether you knew much about your condition before diagnosis or not, you most definitely know more about it now. Think back to what you knew at the time of diagnosis, thenContinue reading “How Much Have You Learned About Your Chronic Illness?”

Chronic Illness and Memory-keeping: Why It Is Important to Describe Your Symptoms as They Happen

Chronic illness can be unpredictable and ever-changing. It's important to document your journey in order to help others understand what you're going through and so that you have a record of your own experiences. Here's why memory-keeping is an important part of chronic illness and how to get started.

Find out why memory-keeping is an important part of chronic illness. This post describes the importance of describing your symptoms as graphically as you can while experiencing them, and how that information will help you in the future.

Chronic Illness Flare Amnesia: What Is It And How Can Journaling Help?

What is chronic illness flare amnesia? Why does it happen? And how journaling can help improve the lives of the chronically ill!

The Importance of Journaling About Things That Make You Happy When You Have a Chronic Illness

When you have chronic illness, it's important to find ways to focus on the positive. One way to do that is by journaling about the things that make you happy. This can help keep your spirits high and remind you that there are still good things in your life. Plus, weekly prompts will give you ideas for things to write about!

Many people with chronic illnesses find it helpful to journal about their experiences. This can be a great way to track your symptoms, document your progress, and vent about the frustrations of living with a chronic illness. But did you know that journaling about things that make you happy is just as important? Journaling aboutContinue reading “The Importance of Journaling About Things That Make You Happy When You Have a Chronic Illness”