by Patricia Daiker | Nov 16, 2017 | Inspiration
Your health and well being are depending on you. It’s not selfish, it’s self-care. So go ahead! Check that sugar! Find that bathroom! Bring your lunch! Take a nap!! Swallow those pills! Meditate!!! Go for a walk!! The other stuff can wait!
by Patricia Daiker | Nov 15, 2017 | Blog, Dealingwithyourdiabetes, Ownership
Although this advice is not new, it bears repeating. “Trust your instincts. You are the best expert on you.” As you live your life with diabetes or any other chronic condition, you adjust to your new status. You become familiar with the symptoms of things too high...
by Patricia Daiker | Nov 14, 2017 | General, Inspiration
Today is World Diabetes Day. Over 200 million women around the world have diabetes and many do not have access to education, treatment or care. I count myself very fortunate, despite having a chronic illness, that I am able to treat it and remain healthy. Yes, I...
by Patricia Daiker | Nov 13, 2017 | General, Inspiration
People are motivated and do better when encouraged and supported. Although negative “motivation” may generate some short-term compliance, its effects on long-term on self-esteem and self-worth are devastating. Try compassion – it works.
by Patricia Daiker | Nov 10, 2017 | Inspiration
Ever feel like someone else has it better? Theirs is not your life, don’t worry about it. Live YOUR life as best you can.
