Communication is actually an important skill, not only for those with RA, but for everyone to have. What you say. How you say it. What “Communication: An Important RA Skill”
Category: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cope with RA by Changing Your Thinking
Thirty-seven years is a long time to cope with RA. One of the many tools in my toolbox is to develop flexibility in my thinking “Cope with RA by Changing Your Thinking”
Anger and RA: A Primer
You want to do what you want to do, go where you want to go, but your body may have other ideas when you have “Anger and RA: A Primer”
How to Maintain Hobbies When You Have RA
After the initial shock of your diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has worn off, you may wonder how you will continue doing the things you “How to Maintain Hobbies When You Have RA”
Enjoy Summer Activities, Even With RA
Summer. A time to slow down, explore, and enjoy the best of what the season has to offer. Yes, even with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), you “Enjoy Summer Activities, Even With RA”
Chronic Illness? Chronic Appointments?
When you live with a chronic illness, you are no stranger to the often crazy-making, it-seems-like-a-full-time-job, far-from-fun-dance that is a necessary part of life. *Huge “Chronic Illness? Chronic Appointments?”
Gotta Have ‘Em: RA Assistive Devices
What ten things would you bring with you on a desert island? Imagine you have rheumatoid arthritis. How would your list change? On Health Central, “Gotta Have ‘Em: RA Assistive Devices”
Noticing a Pattern to Your Flare-Up
This month on Health Central, I ask you to get curious and discover patterns to your flares. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that “Noticing a Pattern to Your Flare-Up”
RA Cleaning Tips
“Cleaning is like pi – infinite.” …states Randy Hasper on Clean, his blog post dedicated to that chore. When you have mobility issues, you may struggle “RA Cleaning Tips”
Give Yourself the Green Light for Health
Your self-talk can galvanize you into action and motivate you to make changes that give you the green light that will move you into better “Give Yourself the Green Light for Health”
Arthritis Gift Giving Ideas
People who have one of the over one-hundred forms of arthritis often struggle to do things that more able-bodied people take for granted. This month “Arthritis Gift Giving Ideas”
When No One Is Watching, Including Yourself
You have many faces – the one you put on in a professional setting, the one you wear when you meet your friends. There’s another “When No One Is Watching, Including Yourself”