1) Regular. Sleep.
Enough said.
2) Paying attention to how food impacts how I feel.
Eliminating my trigger foods is what allows me to function.
3) Preventative medication (my least favorite).
Preventative migraine prescriptions are a must for me.
4) Exercise.
This currently looks like holding yoga poses, walks, or (recently) BALLET! Although it has been a beast to find what works for me, doing each of these regularly helps me sleep and maintain muscle.
5) Crying. Frequently. 🙂 .
I typically have a full out break down least once a month, either with my mom or a roommate/sister/friend. Authenticity with those closest to me gives me strength.
6) SOCIALIZING.
2-3 social activities a week (regardless of how I’m feeling) lifts my spirits and makes me feel like a normal human being.
7) Prayer.
Connecting with the Lord is how I maintain hope and a strong desire for living. I’m nothing without this.
8) Coconut Oil.
Helpful for my sensitive, dry skin (and eyes!), and makes every vegetable or meat or fish taste better that I don’t typically enjoy eating.
9) Podcasts.
The right ones are often a strong dose of encouragement and connection for me.
10) Service.
Doing work I love as a social worker every day has been huge for me. It takes the focus off myself and provides me with a passion stronger than the pain I’m experiencing. PTL.
Let’s Choose Grit. 