A journal page with a line like “6/10 pain today” visible on it

Working from Bed with Chronic Pain: Tools, Mindset & Boundaries That Help Me Stay Functional

When I wake up on flare days, disappointment hits first. I go through a quiet flurry of negotiations with myself:“Can I push through this pain today?”“Can I pull myself upright for one more meeting?” After 20 minutes of internal tug-of-war, I ask a better question:“What version of my routine do I need today?” Flare days…

Sticky note on wall reading “You’re gonna be okay” — part of a remote work setup for chronic pain.

My Remote Work Setup for Chronic Pain: 7 Essentials That Saved My Career

Most home office guides are built for comfort. Mine was built for survival. When you live with chronic pain, an Instagram-worthy desk won’t cut it. I needed a remote work setup for chronic pain that could flex as fast as my symptoms, from spine-locking fatigue to nerve flare in my wrists. Remote work gave me…