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Goodie Bag #163 - Learn to embrace scary change - view in your web browser
Whoa! We missed a week in there. Why? Because I was FREAKING OUT. I'm a regular chick just like y'all, and when confronted with unexpected change, I can also get scared. I found out I had to move to a new apartment. The hunt for a new place was frustrating and arduous; the idea of moving to a new neighborhood was intimidating; the planning around transportation and controlling my environment was wrought with catastrophizing. In short, I got overwhelmed. But I made it happen: The new apartment will be amazeballs! More to come on that. So this issue: All about getting over fears! New today at ChronicBabe.com: Let's get ballistic! (Or, not.) What happens when one ChronicBabe goes ballistic on another? I found out recently at her neighborhood Target store, when I dared to use the handicapped-accessible door. I was definitely not afraid to speak my mind, but not everyone who read about my confrontation agreed they would have. Read about my experience, check out the copious community comments, and add your own thoughts. I'm so curious to hear your thoughts and perspectives! What's on our plate? Well, moving. Unexpectedly. And yes, I'm a little fearful about a new place. But that means I'm planning: Lots of friends have offered to help me pack, I have someone who will be with me the day of the move to help things go smoothly, and I'm doing tons of planning and checklisting and organizing. I want to crawl under the comforter and weep about losing my current place. Instead, I will confront it head-on - because I have the support of so many fabulous folks. How about you: What are you confronting?
Did you know? The physical effects of fear can really wreak havoc on your body. WebMD looks at some of the physiological results of excessive worry. The good news: There are lots of coping strategies for conquering fear. I like Tim Ferriss's attitude a lot. What we're up to lately... Packing...sorting...organizing...purging...letting some things fall through the cracks, because I just can't get it all done...asking for help...being urged to ask for help more often by people who really love me (I'm trying here, I really am!)...enjoying the occasional cocktail...reminiscing about my recent trip to NYC...getting ready to live lakeside...breathing deeply...speaking freely...eating well (and losing weight, 18 lbs and counting!)...and as always, feeling extra-thankful for all my fellow ChronicBabes. XOXOXO Jenni Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter! Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea? Contact the Editrix.	Fab five: sites we love right now How Rihanna conquers fear A clue: She takes it all off. Well, most of it. This is an interesting idea, and I've seen some great chronic illness and disability sites that take this same approach. The Places That Scare You Pema Chodron's timeless book talks about how to face fear. How be a warrior in spite of it! Every time I falter, I come back to this short, simple book and I feel stronger. Facing your fears: Patients for a Moment ChronicPal Serena hosted this blog carnival a few months ago, but I think the sentiments and ideas remain applicable today. Check out what women just like you are doing to conquer fear. "Fear is the mind killer" Because I am a nerd, and I have a nerdy boyfriend, we talked about this quote from Dune this weekend. It really is true, ladies. Fear stops you from succeeding, enjoying, living. Music soothes the fearful soul The Experience Project lets you search for songs by topic. Here are nearly 70 songs to inspire you in moments of fear. I'm all about the playlists, so check these out and consider making your own!
TAKE ACTION! Feeling blue? Check out Jan Lundy's 30-day e-course about Feeling Blue and get a daily support message in your inbox. She's got some fabulous ideas for boosting your mood, which can also help you conquer any fears you're facing! Learn how to deal with crappy days. Cranky Fitness has some ideas for turning a really crummy day around into something quite fabulous. And I ADORE her sassy attitude. A pal turned me on to this site. Is there anything YOU are loving right now that I should know about? Tell me! Take a breather. Meditation has helped keep me sane the past few weeks, and I bet you could benefit from it as well. Zen Habits has 20 tips for quieting the mind, designed for beginning meditators. Go forth and breathe, babes!
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Goodie Bag #163 - Learn to embrace scary change - view in your web browser

Whoa! We missed a week in there. Why?

Because I was *FREAKING OUT.* I'm a regular chick just like y'all, and when confronted with unexpected change, I can also get scared. I found out I had to move to a new apartment. The hunt for a new place was frustrating and arduous; the idea of moving to a new neighborhood was intimidating; the planning around transportation and controlling my environment was wrought with catastrophizing. In short, I got overwhelmed. But I made it happen: The new apartment will be amazeballs! More to come on that. So this issue: All about getting over fears!

New today at ChronicBabe.com:
Let's get ballistic! (Or, not.)

What happens when one ChronicBabe goes ballistic on another? I found out recently at her neighborhood Target store, when I dared to use the handicapped-accessible door. I was definitely not afraid to speak my mind, but not everyone who read about my confrontation agreed they would have. Read about my experience, check out the copious community comments, and add your own thoughts. I'm so curious to hear your thoughts and perspectives!

What's on our plate?

Well, moving. Unexpectedly. And yes, I'm a little fearful about a new place. But that means I'm planning: Lots of friends have offered to help me pack, I have someone who will be with me the day of the move to help things go smoothly, and I'm doing tons of planning and checklisting and organizing. I *want* to crawl under the comforter and weep about losing my current place. Instead, I will confront it head-on - because I have the support of so many fabulous folks. How about you: What are you confronting?

Did you know?

The physical effects of fear can really wreak havoc on your body. WebMD looks at some of the physiological results of excessive worry. The good news: There are lots of coping strategies for conquering fear. I like Tim Ferriss's attitude a lot.

What we're up to lately...

Packing...sorting...organizing...purging...letting some things fall through the cracks, because I just can't get it all done...asking for help...being urged to ask for help more often by people who really love me (I'm trying here, I really am!)...enjoying the occasional cocktail...reminiscing about my recent trip to NYC...getting ready to live lakeside...breathing deeply...speaking freely...eating well (and losing weight, 18 lbs and counting!)...and as always, feeling extra-thankful for all my fellow ChronicBabes. XOXOXO Jenni

Do a friend a favor—forward this newsletter!

Goodie Bags are handed out every other Tuesday. Interested in advertising in the Goodie Bag? Want to submit an idea?
Contact the Editrix.

Fab five: sites we love right now

How Rihanna conquers fear

A clue: She takes it all off. Well, most of it. This is an interesting idea, and I've seen some great chronic illness and disability sites that take this same approach.

The Places That Scare You

Pema Chodron's timeless book talks about how to face fear. How be a warrior in spite of it! Every time I falter, I come back to this short, simple book and I feel stronger.

Facing your fears: Patients for a Moment

ChronicPal Serena hosted this blog carnival a few months ago, but I think the sentiments and ideas remain applicable today. Check out what women just like you are doing to conquer fear.

"Fear is the mind killer"

Because I am a nerd, and I have a nerdy boyfriend, we talked about this quote from Dune this weekend. It really is true, ladies. Fear stops you from succeeding, enjoying, living.

Music soothes the fearful soul

The Experience Project lets you search for songs by topic. Here are nearly 70 songs to inspire you in moments of fear. I'm all about the playlists, so check these out and consider making your own!

TAKE ACTION!

Feeling blue? Check out Jan Lundy's 30-day e-course about Feeling Blue and get a daily support message in your inbox. She's got some fabulous ideas for boosting your mood, which can also help you conquer any fears you're facing!

Learn how to deal with crappy days. Cranky Fitness has some ideas for turning a really crummy day around into something quite fabulous. And I ADORE her sassy attitude. *A pal turned me on to this site. Is there anything YOU are loving right now that I should know about? Tell me!*

Take a breather. Meditation has helped keep me sane the past few weeks, and I bet you could benefit from it as well. Zen Habits has 20 tips for quieting the mind, designed for beginning meditators. Go forth and breathe, babes!

From a Fabulous Advertiser:

Would you be interested in advertising if we offered some extra incentives, like placement on the main website or forum? Let us know!

Disclaimer: While we carefully screen all advertisers, ChronicBabe is not responsible for products or services you purchase through the notices from our Fabulous Advertisers. Please do your own research before buying, Babes!

Want to reach more than 3,500 ChronicBabes with your product or service? Be a Goodie Bag advertiser! For details visit us online.