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Finding Purpose: Proving You’re More Than Just Your Condition Archives - The Discerning You
Today we will implement coping techniques that will help you see beyond the limitations of your health. There are practical ways to separate the condition you have from the person you are – and through that, you can begin to find purpose in your life again.Your health probably changed everything about the way you live. But it still does not mean that your illness defines you. You are more than just a bunch of medical problems. You’re a human being that deserves to feel fulfilled emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially.I’m going to show you that by being humble, thinking of others,...…Today we will implement coping techniques that will help you see beyond the limitations of your health. There are practical ways to separate the condition you have from the person you are – and through that, you can begin to find purpose in your life again.Your health probably changed everything about the way you live. But it still does not mean that your illness defines you. You are more than just a bunch of medical problems. You’re a human being that deserves to feel fulfilled emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially.I’m going to show you that by being humble, thinking of others,...WW…
35 Cleaning Hacks for Chronic Illness (with free printables)
If you want to make cleaning with a chronic illness easier, you need to adopt a strategic cleaning system rather than an intensive one. This requires more planning and research – but a lot less manual labour. My combination of my CRPS, Fibromyalgia and Raynaud’s Phenomenon means that I’m aching, stiff and swollen before I’ve even started scrubbing.There are times when I kneel to the floor to pick up something – and as I bend down, I realise I don't have the strength to stand up again. All I can do is sit on the floor and wait for help.Until I started to take these stationary moments to...…If you want to make cleaning with a chronic illness easier, you need to adopt a strategic cleaning system rather than an intensive one. This requires more planning and research – but a lot less manual labour. My combination of my CRPS, Fibromyalgia and Raynaud’s Phenomenon means that I’m aching, stiff and swollen before I’ve even started scrubbing.There are times when I kneel to the floor to pick up something – and as I bend down, I realise I don't have the strength to stand up again. All I can do is sit on the floor and wait for help.Until I started to take these stationary moments to...WW…
Top 13 Best Apps for People with a Chronic Illness in 2022
We all need some help managing aspects of chronic illness and I believe it’s worth taking advantage of any tech that enables this process. But it’s time-consuming to find what’s worth your time and what isn’t. That’s where I come in. I’ve done the work and tested at least 30 different apps designed to help with chronic illnesses or general life management. And I’m sharing the best ones in this article. The top 13 apps that I’ve listed as the best options for anyone with a chronic illness in 2022 all fulfil a different purpose in disease management. From monitoring symptoms to...…We all need some help managing aspects of chronic illness and I believe it’s worth taking advantage of any tech that enables this process. But it’s time-consuming to find what’s worth your time and what isn’t. That’s where I come in. I’ve done the work and tested at least 30 different apps designed to help with chronic illnesses or general life management. And I’m sharing the best ones in this article. The top 13 apps that I’ve listed as the best options for anyone with a chronic illness in 2022 all fulfil a different purpose in disease management. From monitoring symptoms to...WW…
Мене навіть не збентежило те, що він удівець із трьома доньками — 17, 8 років та 1 рік, я так у ньому була певна, тоді мені здавалося, що я зустріла чоловіка своєї мрії, саме такого чоловіка я уявляла поряд із собою
Рідне СловоВіджети не знайдено у бічній колонці Alt!Віджети не знайдено у бічній колонці Alt!Вийшла заміж за вдівця, але не порозумілася з його дітьми. Тоді мені здавалося, що я зустріла чоловіка своєї мрії. Саме такого чоловіка я уявляла поряд із собою. Мене навіть не збентежило те, що він удівець із трьома доньками — 17, 8 років та 1 рік. Я так у ньому була певна.Зі старшими я відразу ж порозумілася, а з маленькою займалися його батьки. Ми зустрічалися 4 місяці (тепер я вже розумію, що дуже мало) і побралися. Спочатку було все нормально, хоча я й дуже сумувала за домом (він з іншого...…Рідне СловоВіджети не знайдено у бічній колонці Alt!Віджети не знайдено у бічній колонці Alt!Вийшла заміж за вдівця, але не порозумілася з його дітьми. Тоді мені здавалося, що я зустріла чоловіка своєї мрії. Саме такого чоловіка я уявляла поряд із собою. Мене навіть не збентежило те, що він удівець із трьома доньками — 17, 8 років та 1 рік. Я так у ньому була певна.Зі старшими я відразу ж порозумілася, а з маленькою займалися його батьки. Ми зустрічалися 4 місяці (тепер я вже розумію, що дуже мало) і побралися. Спочатку було все нормально, хоча я й дуже сумувала за домом (він з іншого...WW…
Air Fryer Chicken Wings
RecipesMenuAir Fryer makes the best chicken wings. The skin gets crackly crisp while the inside still stays nice and juicy. Follow this recipe for the best air fryer chicken wings!Do you know what else tastes great from the air fryer? Breakfast potatoes and steak bites, they’re soo good!An air fryer is a countertop appliance that in essence is a mini convection oven. Due to the smaller space, large heating element, and fast circulating air, it mimics the actions of a deep fryer but without the extra oil, calories, and clogged arteries to go along with it. The heat hits whatever you load the...…RecipesMenuAir Fryer makes the best chicken wings. The skin gets crackly crisp while the inside still stays nice and juicy. Follow this recipe for the best air fryer chicken wings!Do you know what else tastes great from the air fryer? Breakfast potatoes and steak bites, they’re soo good!An air fryer is a countertop appliance that in essence is a mini convection oven. Due to the smaller space, large heating element, and fast circulating air, it mimics the actions of a deep fryer but without the extra oil, calories, and clogged arteries to go along with it. The heat hits whatever you load the...WW…
Easy Apple Cake - Sharlotka (4 ingredients)
RecipesMenuSharlotka recipe is your easy, weekday apple cake that you can whip up at a moment’s notice with my easy 3 ingredient sponge cake and apples. The sponge cake has a beautiful sugary crust that contrasts the softness of the cake and juiciness of the apples wonderfully. Give it a try, you’ll love it!If you love apples, you’ll also appreciate my favorite upside-down apple cake or this delicious coffee apple cake.Like even more apples in the cake? See the notes in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.Sharlotka is a Russian apple cake made with only several ingredients (eggs,...…RecipesMenuSharlotka recipe is your easy, weekday apple cake that you can whip up at a moment’s notice with my easy 3 ingredient sponge cake and apples. The sponge cake has a beautiful sugary crust that contrasts the softness of the cake and juiciness of the apples wonderfully. Give it a try, you’ll love it!If you love apples, you’ll also appreciate my favorite upside-down apple cake or this delicious coffee apple cake.Like even more apples in the cake? See the notes in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.Sharlotka is a Russian apple cake made with only several ingredients (eggs,...WW…
Pavlova Cake Recipe - Red, White and Blue Dessert
RecipesMenuPavlova Cake is light as air, fluffy as the softest pillow, absolutely delightful meringue dessert that combines, marshmallowy pavlova cake, fluffy whipped cream, and berries that come together into a delicious and simple dessert.Coming to this recipe I have baked a good share of Pavlova Cakes and not one has come out wrong or bad. I am convinced that if you follow the instructions below you’ll be able to re-create this stunner Pavlova yourself!Pavlova Cake is made with egg whites and sugar as the main ingredients, which are then whipped and shaped into a disk to make a cake...…RecipesMenuPavlova Cake is light as air, fluffy as the softest pillow, absolutely delightful meringue dessert that combines, marshmallowy pavlova cake, fluffy whipped cream, and berries that come together into a delicious and simple dessert.Coming to this recipe I have baked a good share of Pavlova Cakes and not one has come out wrong or bad. I am convinced that if you follow the instructions below you’ll be able to re-create this stunner Pavlova yourself!Pavlova Cake is made with egg whites and sugar as the main ingredients, which are then whipped and shaped into a disk to make a cake...WW…
Apricot Cream Cheese Chimichangas
RecipesMenuThis recipe for Apricot Cream Cheese Chimichangas is a perfectly delicious time saver. It not only comes together quickly, but the crispy fried outer tortilla that encases the warm and delicious filling of jam and cream cheese always makes you want to eat more of them than you should. There’s your warning!Kids especially enjoy them, especially if there’re leftovers that they can just go and grab from the fridge the next day. Even if they’re no longer crispy, and cold, these Apricot Cream Cheese Chimichangas are definitely going to have your kids fight over the last piece.But if...…RecipesMenuThis recipe for Apricot Cream Cheese Chimichangas is a perfectly delicious time saver. It not only comes together quickly, but the crispy fried outer tortilla that encases the warm and delicious filling of jam and cream cheese always makes you want to eat more of them than you should. There’s your warning!Kids especially enjoy them, especially if there’re leftovers that they can just go and grab from the fridge the next day. Even if they’re no longer crispy, and cold, these Apricot Cream Cheese Chimichangas are definitely going to have your kids fight over the last piece.But if...WW…
Blueberry & Raspberry Coffee Cake Recipe
RecipesMenuBlueberry Raspberry Coffee Cake is made with bursting berries and topped with crunchy Streusel Topping. This Berry Coffee Cake recipe can be baked as muffins or a coffee cake, the choice is yours!Anytime I go into Starbucks, I get my coffee & their blueberry or raspberry coffee cake. I’ve been trying to find a recipe that would be something like what they carry.After trying a couple of recipes, I think this one comes pretty close. I didn’t make it in the cupcake form. Instead, I made 2 loaves, from one recipe.This is a good cake to go with coffee or milk in the morning or as...…RecipesMenuBlueberry Raspberry Coffee Cake is made with bursting berries and topped with crunchy Streusel Topping. This Berry Coffee Cake recipe can be baked as muffins or a coffee cake, the choice is yours!Anytime I go into Starbucks, I get my coffee & their blueberry or raspberry coffee cake. I’ve been trying to find a recipe that would be something like what they carry.After trying a couple of recipes, I think this one comes pretty close. I didn’t make it in the cupcake form. Instead, I made 2 loaves, from one recipe.This is a good cake to go with coffee or milk in the morning or as...WW…
Best Gossip Girl Outfit Ideas That Are Always In Trend! - GlamRadar
Skip to contentGossip Girl changed me —and my wardrobe forever. It didn’t take long for all my girlfriends to become obsessed with each character’s signature fashion style. And even now ,many fans are still inspired by iconic Gossip Girl outfits !Erik Daman, you may not love the show but I bet you’ve admired the wardrobe. Erik Daman is the guy responsible for the gorgeous, enviable styles of the upper east side socialites of Gossip Girl.Erik Daman was discovered as a model in Paris by legendary photographer Steven Meisel however his passion for fashion soon took another...…Skip to contentGossip Girl changed me —and my wardrobe forever. It didn’t take long for all my girlfriends to become obsessed with each character’s signature fashion style. And even now ,many fans are still inspired by iconic Gossip Girl outfits !Erik Daman, you may not love the show but I bet you’ve admired the wardrobe. Erik Daman is the guy responsible for the gorgeous, enviable styles of the upper east side socialites of Gossip Girl.Erik Daman was discovered as a model in Paris by legendary photographer Steven Meisel however his passion for fashion soon took another...WW…