planning

While Living With MS, Good Planning Is Key to Avoiding Chaos

ā€œWithout leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.ā€ ā€• Gloria Steinem For as long as I can remember, my father has always had a saying: “Perfect planning prevents piss-poor performance.” Much to my husband’s frustration, though, I’m still…

Being Prepared Can Help Us Succeed

This week, my sons returned to school. Both are now in middle school, and let me tell you, this freaks me out deeply as a mother. When we adopted them, the younger boy was only beginning kindergarten, and today, I sent him into the unknown hallways of sixth grade. (Granted,…

The Trick That Helps Me Manage My Fatigue

I have a secret. You may roll your eyes at me when you hear this one.Ā  It’s how I juggle spending time with family and friends, running a business, and exercising while managing fatigue. If you know me, you know my secret. Or…

Cruising to Vacation Success with Adequate Preparation

Earlier this month, I was fortunate to enjoy a beautiful cruise through the inside passage of Alaska. Having done my due diligence (see “Cruising Solutions“), I was prepared with an over-the-counter medication, as well as some extra baclofen. Both were recommended by my pharmacist to help curb…

Making Careful Travel Plans for MS Medications and Supplies

If I were playing ā€œChronic Disease Bingo,ā€ I’d be a winner! In addition to MS, I have three other chronic health conditions. While that may sound bad, itā€™s not unusual in the world of autoimmune disease, and I consider myself fairly healthy. This is thanks partly to attitude, but…