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Working From Bed When You Don’t Want To.
Is setting up a workspace in bed admitting defeat? I do not like laptops. The End. I don’t know how people function without a dedicated workspace. I LOVE my desk. I always buy desktop computers. I don’t…
The Cursed Cycle of being a High Achiever with Chronic Illness
It’s a fun game that I play over and over where I am terrified that I’m a slacker and I actually could keep up with the healthy. There is a special type of torture included in having…
The Key To Success Is Consistency… Or Is It?
The past few weeks have been comically debilitating to my ability to post anywhere on the internet. (This is the fifth time I am typing this post. I have been informed that Mercury is Retrograding.) While I…
Early Voting Brought Me To Tears
Ever realize that you are hitting a new milestone in the moment? 2022 was the first time that I had to use accommodations for voting. When we arrived, we were told it would be up to a…
Is The Emotional Weight We Assign Family Events Too Much When We Have Chronic Illness?
We all know that some events are more important to attend than others. A wedding is more important than a sports practice. I’m sure we have all had a scheduling conflict and have had to decide which…
How to Manage Your Energy and Expectations when You Have a Demanding Week – Posted on
When you look at your calendar and want to cry a little, how do you survive it with chronic illness? Both rigid and flexible routines rule my world and make it all possible. On Sundays, the ONE…
Hi, I’m Nikol!
I love all things organization, systems, and planning. I’m the friend that always has an extra pen and cute paper for you to take notes at the parent meeting. Oh yeah, and I also reminded you about it.
Listen, being an adult can be overwhelming, confusing and just plain hard. I’m going to do my best to get a checklist for anything we can think of. I love a good checklist! Just tell me what I have to do, so I can go do what I want.
