Balancing Writing and Life with Chronic Health Conditions: Smart Strategies with Ruth Schilling

Ruth Schilling shares her personal and professional insights on balancing writing goals with life while managing chronic health conditions. She introduces key mindset adjustments, practical goal-setting strategies, and the importance of building a solid support system. Ruth discusses overcoming mindset barriers, setting realistic goals, and utilizing support networks to achieve writing ambitions. The session includes actionable steps, questions to evaluate and reframe negative thought patterns, and tips on breaking down large tasks into manageable steps. Ruth also highlights the benefits of gentle self-care, avoiding unhelpful comparisons, and continuously moving forward despite challenges.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

01:22 Understanding Mindset Barriers

01:55 Practical Strategies for Writing Goals

03:56 Mindset Adjustment Exercise

09:49 Gentle Reminders for Chronic Health

11:32 Breaking Down Goals into Micro Goals

15:34 Building a Support System

17:04 Conclusion and Next Steps