Jan 16, 2022
How Aroma Influences Mood

How Aroma Influences Mood

What is your favorite aroma and why? How does that aroma affect your mood and behavior? My favorite aroma is the smell of coconut lotion. Why? Because my favorite place is the beach and I’ve linked the scent of coconut with the memory associated with my favorite place. Another example would be the scent of … Continue reading How Aroma Influences Mood

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Jan 09, 2022
Celebrating Small Wins Can Make Big Changes

Celebrating Small Wins Can Make Big Changes

Do you ever feel defeated because of your experience with fibromyalgia? That is easy to do. No lie, I have often felt like giving up. If you are living with fibro, it might feel like you can’t keep up—especially with everyone else (your family, your co-workers, or those that you admire). It’s hard not to … Continue reading Celebrating Small Wins Can Make Big Changes

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Dec 30, 2021
The No-Fail Resolution for 2022

The No-Fail Resolution for 2022

As we enter a new year, most everyone mentally attempts to let go of the present year as the new year approaches. But for those of us that deal with the effects of fibro, we can be a little hesitant as a new year is dawning. What I call our body-budget somewhat controls how optimistic … Continue reading The No-Fail Resolution for 2022

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