Depending on where you are at with your IBD (recently diagnosed to having lived with it for 20+ years) you may have varying levels of connection to your IBD story. Sometimes this connection can be helpful if your story is about overcoming challenges or finding a newfound appreciation for life […]
Researchers have been performing study after study that proves that smiling is good for us. Some of these benefits of smiling are: We become more attractive to others Improved mood Contagious (in a good way) we get others around us to smile also Stress reliever with lowered adrenaline and cortisol […]
Having good information is only the start towards change. While I provide you with 52 habits to practice to feel better with IBD, I must provide you with a habit that explains the framework on how to make anything a habit. Enter the habit of how to make it a […]
We tend to find more of what we focus on. When life with IBD is tough that can be all that we focus on. This is understandable. If you are sick and dealing with a flare or painful symptoms of your IBD it is difficult to “stay positive and hope […]
There are several research studies showing the benefits of self-compassion, defined as a mindful awareness of oneself, which involves treating oneself kindly and understanding oneself during difficult and challenging times by realizing that such experiences are common amongst all humans. The idea these studies support is if I’m simply a […]
Over 25 years, sports psychology researcher and mental training consultant Terry Orlick interviewed high performers in various fields (think astronauts, Olympic athletes, world-class musicians, and patients who had survived life-threatening diseases) because he wanted to know what gave these people the edge in their very demanding professions or experiences? He […]
The Tibetan word for meditate means “to know”. The more we know ourselves the better we are able to practice healthy habits that help improve our mindset, nutrition, and movement. This helps keep us healthier, hopefully flare free, and better able to recover from any IBD health setback. In “Wisdom: […]
Being nice to others (aka politeness) can be easy. Treating ourselves with that same quality can be sneaky tough sometimes. For some reason it can be too easy to be our own worst critic. So just play around with this habit today. See what it feels like to be a […]
Answer the following phrases: I’m the kind of person who… (i.e. enjoys eating healthy foods) And it’s important to me that…. (i.e. I find foods of high quality that are nutritious and easily digestible for me) So I’d feel good about accomplishing… (i.e. healthy habits daily that are within my […]
Marci Reiss, the founder of IBD Support Foundation, speaks and works to educate others about the “psycho-social aspect of IBD” or how living with a chronic disease can impact all areas of our lives. Precision Nutrition has great resources that address the whole person and also understand that feeling better […]
