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Personal Development

A collection of articles on personal development and self-improvement, especially for those who live with chronic illness or disability.

Personal Development Sheryl Chan

Don’t Compare, Your Life Destination is Your Own Special Mission

“Don’t set sail on someone else’s star.” - African Proverb Don't Compare - Easier Said Than Done Ah, comparison, one of the greatest sources of self-inflicted, needless suffering. So why don’t we all just stop? Easier said than done. "Am I smarter? Am I
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Personal Development Sheryl Chan

Why Your Beauty Never Left You

Reminiscing Past Accomplishments "I used to be a straight A student. On top of that, I used to lead this and that team. I was also the best in this and that sport." This is a statement that I have used and often hear in varying degrees. The
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Caregiving Sheryl Chan

The Art of Supporting: Sometimes That Means Letting Go

“We cripple people who are capable of walking because we choose to carry them.” - Christie Williams What is the "Best" Way to Show Your Support? If I were to ask you - "what do you think is the best way to show your support to a
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Blogging & Writing Sheryl Chan

A Quarterly Reflection: 12 Important Life Lessons I’ve Learned

Who Would Have Thought That Blogging Could Teach Me Important Life Lessons? It has only been 4 months since the launch of A Chronic Voice, but I have learned so much over that short span of time from the increased amount of reading and writing done. As such I figured
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Relationships Sheryl Chan

We Shouldn't Expect People to Understand

We Shouldn't Expect People to Understand – Anyone Who Says They Do, Doesn't Really The topic of this post might sound controversial but do hear me out. In all seriousness, how can anyone understand something that they've never experienced, even if they tried to? Anyone
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