Tag Archives: mindfulness

2 Weeks Post-Op

I’ve been moving through my milestones in PT quickly. I’ve transitioned from a walker to a cane (it’s leopard print, of course), and I get to use it for some of my upper body PT exercises, too. I’ve been walking up and down the apartment stairs since last Friday, and this morning I walked outsideContinue reading “2 Weeks Post-Op”

July Update

I hit some roadblocks in healthcare coverage. At first, this frustrated me, but now I am grateful that it gave me an extra month to pause and reflect before going ahead with the surgery plan I was given before my move. Coincidentally, my snake Kaa was also just diagnosed with an irreversible spinal condition, andContinue reading “July Update”

ATTENDD Journaling

I highly recommend journaling as a daily practice for wellbeing. The mnemonic device ATTENDD can help guide your journaling process. *  ATTENDD: Awareness, Tension, Thoughts, Emotions, iNtuition, Dreams, Distractions Awareness: Write down anything that seems to have changed or feels different in your life. Tension: Pay attention to your body and note when you experienceContinue reading “ATTENDD Journaling”