The "Why" Behind the Fight
Last month, I poured everything I had into finishing the first edition of my newsletter. It wasn’t easy. I was fighting against my own body—navigating the obstacles of chronic pain and bracing against a frigid winter that triggered flares at every turn. On top of that, I was flying solo; my husband, usually my rock, was still recovering from his own surgery.
During a particularly bad flare, I posted a blog titled “I Had to Admit I Couldn’t Do It All,” featuring an image of me trying to juggle more balls than I could catch. The message was simple: I had to become okay with not getting everything done.
Yet, I was determined to finish. Huddled under an electric blanket in front of the fire—with the Christmas decorations still mocking me from the corner—I researched and wrote.
In those quiet moments, the doubts crept in: Am I trying too hard? Am I doing too much? Will anyone even read this? What if I put in all this effort and it just flops?
The hard truth is, I might fail. Right now, I have 10 subscribers, mostly family and friends. I don’t have a marketing team or a financial safety net. Sometimes, I’m not even sure people know how to help!
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So, why do I keep pushing?
Why fight through the pain to create content? Why become a certified Life Coach? Why build this website?
Because I know you are worthy.
I do this for the one person who reads this and finally feels heard. I am on this journey to ensure no Chronic Warrior ever feels alone in their fight. Remember: you became a Warrior the minute you were diagnosed, and you are worthy of living a full life despite the pain.
I want to hear from you: Share your story in the comments. Do you struggle with pacing? Which "balls" do you let drop when a pain flare strikes?
Chronic Warrior Tip: The Power of Pacing
"Pacing" is a small word with a massive impact. I managed to finish this newsletter while managing pain and supporting my family because of a Pacing Mindset. Instead of pushing until I crashed, I utilized:
Micro-work windows: Focused 15-minute bursts of activity.
Mandatory disengagement: Stepping away before the pain peaked.
Planned re-engagement: Returning only when my battery felt recharged.
As your Life Coach, I don’t just teach these methods—I live them. Together, we can adapt pacing into your daily routine so you can reach your goals without breaking your body.
