Are you caught in the cycle of fear and letting it run your life? It's okay, I am too.

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJuly 4, 2015fear, addiction, environment, self-care, meditation, roadblocks, relationships, training, anxiety, culture, illness, languageComment

My 7 Weird Little Acts of Self-Care

Wanna peek into my daily routine? Well, here ya go!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederJune 15, 2015health, wellness, essential oils, environment, self-care, self-love, breathing, aromatherapy, natural healing, yoga, illness, compassion, chronic fatigue, CFS Comments

The Healing Power of Loving Kindness

Focusing on compassion for ourselves and others can be a powerful tool for healing mind, body, and spirit.

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederMay 31, 2015meditation, mindfulness, yoga, psychology, self-love, compassion, culture, relationships, language, healing, wellnessComment

Who's Really Got Your Back?

There's never a better time to find your tribe than right now! Who do you have as part of your support circle?

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederMay 18, 2015relationships, wellness, self-care, sensitivity, healing, authenticity, psychology, culture, meditation, advocacy, compassion, self-love, socializingComment

Getting Too Comfy In Your Comfort Zone

Lost touch with your inner power because your illness holds you back? Take baby steps to regain your standing!

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederMay 8, 2015wellness, self-care, self-love, roadblocks, chronic fatigue, chronic illness, psychology, disability, culture, illness, healing, self-help, language Comment

7 Things To Say To Someone With An Invisible Illness

Have a friend who is struggling with a chronic health problem? Here are a few things you can say to make things better!

Coming Out Of The Closet

Are you still tiptoeing around your illness and hiding in the closet? This post is for you!

Breathing Exercises For When Things Feel Crazy

Feeling a bit crazed and dazed? Use these simple breathing techniques to bring some calm into your world.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederMarch 30, 2015health, healing, stress, breathing, yoga, wellness, exercise, meditation, self-care, natural healing, illness, energy, mindfulness, anxiety, psychology Comment

Self-Care Is Not Selfish

Do you struggle with guilt or shame when you take care of yourself? You're not alone. But it’s time to change the script.

Mind, Spirit, BodyMelani SchwederMarch 5, 2015self-love, self-care, language, illness, healing, advocacy, wellness, mindfulness, culture, empowerment, psychology, habits Comment

The Blue Sky Metaphor

What clouds are cluttering up your blue sky?

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederMarch 1, 2015meditation, mindfulness, language, healing, wellness, illness, self-love, health, visualization, self-care, gratitude, psychology, spirituality Comments

Why The Words You Use Matter

We can all be guilty of some seriously negative self-talk. Let's explore how our words can help or hinder our healing!

Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederFebruary 21, 2015language, health, disability, wellness, CFS, chronic illness, self-love, compassion, invisible illness, advocacy, self-help, self-care, culture, trauma, things not to say, psychology Comment

5 Yoga Poses For Chronic Fatigue

These 5 yoga poses have been amazingly helpful in my healing. Even on days when I didn't have the energy to leave the house, I would try to do at least one or two of these.

Body, Mind, SpiritMelani SchwederFebruary 18, 2015yoga, healing, health, asana, chronic fatigue, CFS, cure, exercise, POTS, fatigue, lyme, self-care, chronic illnessComment

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