Posts by Laurie Glass

Laurie Glass

Laurie Glass

Chronic Joy® Staff Writer

Laurie has a Master's Degree in Christian Counseling and is the author of Coping with ME/CFS. Many of her poems and articles have been published in print and online. She won the Open Medicine Foundation poetry contest in 2019. Laurie loves to use her gift of writing to encourage others.

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Getting Started with Journaling

5 min read

Journaling can be an aid to self-care. Unload your worries with no limitations or structure. Get started with journaling!

Write in a journal.

7 Tips to Let Go of Jealousy & Find Peace

4 min read

If you feel jealous, be honest with yourself about that. Start there. Jealous feelings only hurt you, so letting go of them will serve you well. Ponder the following suggestions as you consider how to let go of jealousy.

"All of us have things about ourselves that we find challenging. If this is an area where you need to grow, take the opportunity to let God help you align your thoughts with His." Laurie Glass

Discover the Benefits of Journaling & Chronic Illness

4 min read

Journaling can be a safe place to release your feelings, sort out your thoughts, gain new insights, let go of hurts, and so much more.

"Writing in a journal is one way you can be kind to yourself." Laurie Glass

Write Letters to Help You Cope with Chronic Illness

4 min read

Writing is a helpful way to practice self-care. These are not letters to send to others, but letters to express your thoughts and feelings.

"Writing is a helpful way to practice self-care ... helping us release painful emotions, hash out difficult thoughts, gain new insights, or see things from a different perspective." Laurie Glass

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