Flourish with Chronic Illness | Chronic Fatigue, Clarity, Creative, Brain Fog, Burnout, Slowing Down

Ever struggle to find the energy to shift from one kind of work to another?

Have you been longing to approach your writing, art, or planning with greater ease, focus, and peace—even when you’re tired?

Whether you’re creating something new or tackling the next to-do on your list, this episode will help you to make meaningful progress even when your energy is low.

It introduces the ritual as a simple practice that can make it easier to shift between activities and prepare your mind for the work ahead.

You’ll discover how establishing a personal ritual that you enjoy can help you complete the projects and plans that matter most to you, just as Daniel’s daily prayer ritual helped him remain steadfast in his faith.

I pray this truly blesses you!

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Resources Referenced in this Episode:

French Press: Rituals and Routines to Create By

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What if the only thing standing between you and the work you're called to do isn't a lack of desire, but a body that just won't cooperate?

Maybe you're pouring your heart into work you love and wondering how much longer your pain or limited mobility will let you keep going.

Maybe you've turned down opportunities you once prayed for, simply because your body can't give what it used to.

When rheumatoid arthritis took away Pierre-Auguste Renoir's ability to walk and made painting a struggle, he had a choice. He could spend his last bit of energy chasing what he'd lost, or he could pour it into the work he knew was his to do.

In this episode of Flourish with Chronic Illness, we'll explore the mindset that kept Renoir creating some of the most beautiful work of his career, even with severe physical limits. And we'll see what his example can teach us about focusing on what we still have instead of what we've lost.

You’re not meant to navigate chronic illness or low energy with God’s calling alone.

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Have you sensed God calling you to keep going, but you’re afraid you might go too far and burn out?

Or have you tried to prioritize the items on your task list, only to have to rebalance them over and over again?

Whether you’re having to constantly respond to what’s most urgent rather than what’s most important, or you’re feeling worn out after taking on a new project, nothing can bring you to the brink of burnout more than the lack of sufficient white space—or margin— in your life.

In this episode of Flourish with Chronic Illness, I’ll teach you two simple steps to ensure your daily schedule has the white space you need to pursue your God-given goals at a natural pace, with zero fear of burnout.

You’re not meant to navigate chronic illness or low energy with God’s calling alone.

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Resources Referred to in This Episode

Sense and Sensibility,  Pride and Prejudice, and Emma by Jane Austen

The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien

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Ever catch yourself wondering, if what I’m doing is God’s plan for me, then why is it so difficult?

Have you been second-guessing yourself, thinking it may be time to try something new? To start over and “reinvent” yourself?

When you’re struggling, discouraged, or questioning whether you heard God correctly, few things can bring breakthrough as thoroughly as remembering who you are, what you’re called to do, and who God is. 

In this episode of Flourish with Chronic Illness, I share the simple practice that will help you do just that so you can experience lasting clarity about God’s calling on your life.

You’re not meant to navigate chronic illness or low energy with God’s calling alone.

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Resources Referred to in This Episode

Play the Videotape: The Mental Creation of Michael Phelps

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Have you been resisting God’s gentle nudge to slow down because, somewhere deep inside, you’ve been equating slowing down with giving up on your plans and dreams—or who you used to be?

In this episode of Flourish with Chronic Illness, I share three ways slowing down has helped me continue pursuing what matters. You’ll learn how you, even with limited capacity, can:

When your energy is limited, slowing down can give you the space, margin, and clarity to steward well the gifts, time, and strength God has given you—and move forward without burnout.

You're not meant to navigate chronic illness or low energy with God's calling alone.

Join a growing community of Christian women learning sustainable rhythms for a beautiful, meaningful life. 

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Have you ever had to push through a day when your brain felt wrapped in cotton, when every thought moved like molasses, and even simple tasks felt impossible?

When you had to show up and perform your best anyway, no matter how foggy your head felt?

I faced that exact challenge—forced to take a pivotal, once-in-a-lifetime career exam on what I knew would be my worst brain-fog day—yet I scored high enough to move forward in my career.

Learn the simple practice of strategic deletion: simplifying, postponing, and eliminating the right things at the right time so brain fog doesn’t stand between you and your goals.

You’ll walk away with a practical tool you can use immediately to stay focused and get things done, even on the foggiest of days.

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Resources Referenced in this Episode:

Necessary Endings: The Employees, Businesses, and Relationships That All of Us Have to Give Up in Order to Move Forward  by Dr. Henry Cloud

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Have you ever had to make it through a week, a month, or even a longer period of time when your body refused to cooperate? 

When it took all the strength you had to get out of bed?

Laura Hillenbrand experienced that kind of disruption with her health—and yet she became a world-class writer and the author of two books that were made into movies.

Discover the simple habits and practices she adopted to keep creating and moving forward during some of the most difficult and exhausting periods of her life. 

You’ll come away encouraged and better equipped than ever to finish what you start even when life feels super hard.

Would you enjoy a weekly burst of practical and artful ideas to help you live beautifully at your own pace?

Join a growing community of Christian women learning sustainable rhythms for a meaningful life. 

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Related Episode

3: Why Pushing Through Chronic Overwhelm is Actually the #1 Way to Burnout

Other Resources Referred to in This Episode:

The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara, "Episode 132: Laura Hillenbrand on Research Workarounds, Reading Aloud, and Campfire Storytelling," December 28, 2018

"A Sudden Illness" by Laura Hillenbrand

Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand

Seabiscuit on Amazon Prime

Unbroken on Amazon Prime

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What if you could hear God clearly—despite feeling tired, foggy, or emotionally worn out?

Whether you know your Enneagram number or are just now discovering the Enneagram, this episode reveals exactly what it takes for you to hear God clearly, as an Enneagram Type Three, Four, Five, Six, or Seven.

Learn how to create just the atmosphere you need to discern and focus on God’s voice above all others. 

It’s time to take the next faithful step to get in sync with God’s purposes for you!

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Mentioned in this Episode:

Episode 5: One Creative Next Step to Hear God Clearly for Each Enneagram Type, Part 1 of 2

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Do you ever worry whether your fatigue, brain fog, or mental overload has made it harder to hear God clearly?

In this episode of Flourish with Chronic Illness, I share one creative way to use what you know about your Enneagram type to make space to hear God—even when you’re tired.

Because God created you uniquely, understanding how you’re wired can help you recognize the ways that may make it easier for you to listen for His voice.

In this episode, we’ll look at one practical next step for Enneagram Types 8, 9, 1, and 2.

You’ll discover how to create a more personal rhythm of listening for God that works with the way you’re wired rather than adding one more thing to your already-full life.

And if you’re a Type 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, don’t worry—I haven’t forgotten you! We’ll continue this conversation in the next episode with your creative next step for hearing God clearly, too.

You don’t have to be well-rested or have all the answers before you can listen for God’s voice. Take a breath, choose your next small step, and keep listening.

You're not meant to navigate chronic illness with God's calling alone.

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Do you ever feel as though you're constantly pruning your life—removing one commitment or task, only to find that another takes its place?

You don't have to keep pruning your life to manage overwhelm.

In this episode of Flourish with Chronic Illness, I share how God taught me a better way to move beyond overwhelm: not simply by doing less, but by learning to recognize what is essential and letting go of the rest.

When your energy is limited, knowing what is yours to do can make all the difference. And the good news is, you don't have to figure it out alone.

Neither are you meant to navigate chronic illness with God's calling alone.

Join a growing community of Christian women learning sustainable rhythms for a beautiful, meaningful life. 

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Mentioned Resource:

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

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