What is burnout? Understanding the signs, causes, and ways to heal

What is burnout? Understanding the signs, causes, and ways to heal

What is burnout? Understanding the signs, causes, and ways to healEmmely Christiansen
Published on: 08/01/2026

Burnout affects millions of people each year, especially women. In this post, Emmely explores the signs, causes, and science-backed ways to recover from burnout. From emotional exhaustion to gut issues, learn how to recognize the warning signs and begin your healing journey.

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 Mindful New Year 2026: Self-Care, Chronic Illness & Gentle Goals

Mindful New Year 2026: Self-Care, Chronic Illness & Gentle Goals

 Mindful New Year 2026: Self-Care, Chronic Illness & Gentle GoalsEmmely Christiansen
Published on: 29/12/2025

Start 2026 with mindfulness and self-compassion. Tips for chronic illness, energy management, stress reduction, and gentle living to make this year your healthiest yet.

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Christmas Self-Care for Spoonies | Surviving Holiday Stress

Christmas Self-Care for Spoonies | Surviving Holiday Stress

Christmas Self-Care for Spoonies | Surviving Holiday StressEmmely Christiansen
Published on: 23/12/2025

Gentle, practical tips for managing energy, setting boundaries, and protecting your mental health during the holidays when you live with chronic illness.

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Six ways stress management has helped me

Six ways stress management has helped me

Six ways stress management has helped meEmmely Christiansen
Published on: 18/09/2025

For years, I pushed through life at full speed—ignoring my body, burning out, and living in a loop of stress, pain, and exhaustion. Stress made every one of my chronic conditions worse: Crohn’s, Fibromyalgia, and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. In this post, I share how learning to manage stress changed everything. From self-compassion and emotional awareness to energy planning and setting boundaries—these six lessons have helped me reclaim my health, my calm, and my clarity. Stress management is not a quick fix. It’s a journey of slowing down, letting go, and learning to live with your body—not against it.

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Stress

Stress

StressEmmely Christiansen
Published on: 11/09/2025

Stress has a way of creeping into every corner of life—dictating how we eat, rest, think, and even breathe. In this personal reflection, I explore how stress affects me on both a physical and emotional level. From the drive to always "earn" relaxation, to sleepless nights and crumbling teeth, to the pressure of living a full life in a limited timeframe—it’s all here. This post is a reminder that even when we know better, stress is a pattern we keep learning to soften.

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