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Thoughtful guidance for the human side of cancer
Practical ideas and reflective perspectives for people living with and beyond cancer, care partners, and the oncology professionals who support them.
Explore wellbeing, adaptation, caregiving, supportive care, and the ongoing practice of finding your footing when life changes.
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The Three Faces of Busyness: Balanced, Overloaded, or Stalled
We’ve all heard it, we've all said it: “Everyone’s too busy these days.”
It’s become almost fashionable to declare that busyness is bad... a badge of burnout or a sign that we’ve lost touch with what matters.
But here’s the truth: not all busyness is bad.
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At the Crossroads of Security and Purpose: How to Decide Whether to Leave a Job That's Draining You
You know that feeling... the quiet dread before the workweek begins, the sense of life slipping by in the name of a paycheck, the pull of something more meaningful that just won’t go away.
You’re not imagining it.
You’re not being ungrateful.
You’re standing at one of life’s most defining crossroads...
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Finding My Way Through Grieving Grove
It's not a pretty place. Not a place you would visit on purpose. If you’ve found yourself here — deep in the Grieving Grove — you’re not alone. At some point in life, we all find ourselves here.
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Rebuilding Confidence When You're Limping
Life often throws curveballs we never saw coming. A sudden job loss after years of loyalty. A divorce that breaks more than just a relationship. A realization in the mirror that aging is happening faster than we imagined.
These shakeups can leave us limping - physically, emotionally, and spiritually - wondering where our old confidence disappeared to and whether we can ever get it back.
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The Healing Power of Blessing: A Tool for Oncology Professionals to Empower Their Patients
In the face of a cancer diagnosis, emotions like fear, anxiety, and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Blessing can be empowering.
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Why Your Goals Keep Slipping Away
We’ve all been there. You set a goal with the best intentions, maybe even feeling a spark of excitement, only to watch it slowly fade ...
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6. Embracing Self-Care and Well-being
Physical health plays a crucial role in the overall well-being of cancer patients and survivors.
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3. Rebuilding Relationships After Cancer
One of the most challenging aspects of navigating life after cancer is rebuilding your relationships to align with your priorities.
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2. Reflecting On Your Pre-Cancer Priorities
Life after cancer is a challenging journey that can involve a change in perspectives, values, and priorities. Here's help navigating it all!
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1. Navigating the New Normal
Life after cancer is a journey often filled with profound changes to values and priorities. This can be a great opportunity!
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Enhancing Your Emotional Wellbeing
Enhancing Your Emotional Wellbeing by managing stress and anxiety, coping with loss, and practicing mindfulness.
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Nurturing Your Physical Health
Nutrition, exercise, and sleep are the foundation for nurturing your physical health.
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Why Prioritizing Self-Care is Essential for Caregivers
Self-Care for Cancer Caregivers | Part 2 Are you caring for yourself as well as you do for others? Recognizing the Need for Self-Care As...
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Follow Your Breath
How open are you to accepting what you need from the world? How well do you let go of what no longer serves you?
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Book Review | How to Breathe
Your breath is the tool that is always with you. This simple guide to breathwork gifts you with 25 practices for everyday experiences.
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Book Review | Feeding Your Demons: Ancient Wisdom for Resolving Inner Conflict
A powerful translation of Tibetan spiritual wisdom into an easy every-day practice that can transform your life.
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The Art of Resilience
Resilience is your ability to adapt. How resilient are you? How resilient are you willing to become?
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Book Review | When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
I enthusiastically recommend this book! It has been a great help in moving me out of my pandemic angst and in reframing my life.
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