what does “Listen to your body” actually mean?
Julie Gruber Julie Gruber

what does “Listen to your body” actually mean?

“Listen to your body.”

It sounds simple enough. It’s the kind of advice many of us have heard countless times, especially when we’re dealing with pain, illness, stress, or exhaustion.

But what does it actually mean?

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The Illusion of falling behind
Julie Gruber Julie Gruber

The Illusion of falling behind

The strange thing about finally starting to feel a little better is that your to-do list perks up, too.

Mine certainly has.

As fate would have it, I live with an autoimmune condition as well as chronic pain. After spending the last couple of weeks feeling especially run-down from a massive flare (thanks, Canadian wildfire smoke!), I've been looking around my house and seeing everything that hasn’t been done.

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