How I manage a small business with a chronic illness By Susan Paardekam January 11th, 2022 It may sound contradictory to run a small business when you are unable to work due to illness. After all, most small business owners will tell you that they could work 24/7 and...
4 Ways Mindfulness Helps Me Live with a Chronic Illness By Susan Paardekam April 5th, 2021 There is a lot of anxiety that comes with being chronically ill. If I’m not careful, I can get overwhelmed with the stress and uncertainty over my health and future. Stop...
5 Implications of Spoon Theory for the Life of a Spoonie By Susan Paardekam January 25th, 2021 Spoon theory is a well-known concept for people suffering from a chronic illness. In short, it visualizes the amount of energy someone has in a day as a number of spoons....
What is a Spoonie? By Susan Paardekam November 30th, 2020 Since I became ill, I have had to be extremely mindful of my energy level. A commonly used metaphor for this is Spoon Theory. Spoon Theory In short, spoon theory explains the day of a person living with...
How Claymeleon Started By Susan Paardekam November 11th, 2020 It all started in 2018 when I was looking for something to fill my time on sick leave after practically finishing Netflix. Something that didn’t cost me too much energy but gave me a sense of fulfillment. I...
3 ways I have to adapt like a chameleon due to chronic illness By Susan Paardekam October 20th, 2020 When I got sick, I had to adapt like never before. While I was used to acclimating to new surroundings, I found myself constantly having to adapt to my own body....
4 Ways Managing Chronic Illness is a Balancing Act By Susan Paardekam October 20th, 2020 With my chronic illness, I am not stuck in bed all day – but I am much more limited in what I can do. In this way, I am kind of stuck in between “sick” and “healthy” as we...
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