To The Autoimmune Overachiever

For the Autoimmune Overachiever, it can be challenging to take care of your autoimmune disease and manage your daily tasks all at the same time.

It is essential to first look at your needs and to make time for self-care. Making yourself a priority is not selfish!

The healthier you are, the greater benefit it is to those around you as well.

Here are a few things that an Autoimmune Overachiever should consider when navigating life with an autoimmune disease:

ALLOW TIME FOR YOURSELF

Give yourself importance and priority.

Allow yourself sometime of peace and relaxation, even if you can only find a few minutes.

Listen to good music or go alone on a walk near the sea or a park.

A sound mind has a sound body, so make sure you are mentally relaxed as well.

Spend time with people that you enjoy to share space with. A study shows that socializing with people is highly effective for mental growth and stability.

ACCEPT YOURSELF

You have an autoimmune disease; it is time you take care of yourself and accept the new life that has taken place.

Give yourself some alone time and get to know yourself better.

What do you enjoy the most? A romantic movie with your partner? Or book reading in quiet?

Most people find it hard to come to terms with having an autoimmune disease. It is okay to feel that way.

Give yourself time and surround yourself with positive things. Once you accept the new autoimmune way of life, your routine and preferences will change.

DO NOT EXPECT TOO MUCH OF YOURSELF

Remember that you are not genetically designed to be super-woman. So why should you expect yourself to be?

Practice self-compassion and give yourself a lot of grace!  No one can give you a better boost than yourself.

Do not put unrealistic expectations on yourself. Rather, make realistic goals on how to accomplish things without building pressure on yourself.

SURROUND YOURSELF WITH SUPPORTIVE PEOPLE

Make friends and spend time around people that understand you the most.

The people that accept you the way you are and want the best for you are the ones you want to have around.

People who continuously degrade you or lower your self-esteem are people who you should not be spending your time with.

You are truly amazing…remember that, ALWAYS!

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