Thank you for joining Week 3 of the Chronic Conditions Wellness Program! This week, we explored practical ways to manage everyday challenges using problem-solving strategies and simple relaxation techniques. These tools can help you feel more confident, reduce stress, and better manage symptoms one step at a time.

Week 3 Summary

📘 Attached are printable notes with additional information.

Challenges are a normal part of living with a chronic condition—and many can be managed one step at a time.
A simple problem-solving process can help you work through everyday obstacles:
Identify the challenge.
Brainstorm possible solutions.
Weigh the pros and cons.
Try one solution.
Evaluate how it worked and adjust if needed.
If a solution doesn't work right away, it's okay to make changes, seek resources, or accept what cannot be changed.
Relaxation techniques such as belly breathing, pursed-lip breathing, and muscle relaxation can help reduce stress, tension, anxiety, and discomfort.
Relaxation can be especially helpful during stressful moments, pain flare-ups, before bedtime, or whenever you need a moment to reset.
Small, realistic action plans are more likely to become lasting habits.

Apps:

Mindfulness Coach (Free from the VA…do not need to be a veteran to use this)
Insight Timer (no longer free)
Google “Visual Meditation Videos”
Share in CHAT any you have found useful, indicate if free or at a cost
Check out your local library for CD’s
Exercise and pain management classes

To Do Before Next Week

Complete your Week 3 Action Plan (attached in your workbook).
Choose one relaxation technique to practice this week, such as belly breathing or muscle relaxation.
Think about next week's Brainstorm Chat. Prompt: Are there certain times of day when your pain or fatigue feels harder to manage?

📘 Your Week 3 printable notes and workbook are attached. If you haven't printed your workbook yet, now is a great time! You'll continue using it throughout the program to create action plans, track your progress, and prepare for each week's activities.

Community Brainstorm Collection

One of the best parts of this program is learning from one another. Throughout the program, we'll continue adding ideas, tips, and resources shared during our weekly Brainstorm Chats.

View the Community Brainstorm Collection:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tYUH2U4iusrQkT429NZJF2xQUcg14gCP/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110415076919907518713&rtpof=true&sd=true

Questions During the Week?

Email us at GetSetUpChronicConditions@getsetup.io

See You Next Week!

Join us for Week 4: Moving Through Pain and Fatigue

Week 4 Class: https://www.getsetup.io/classes/-week-4-moving-through-pain-and-fatigue/class:4fPJMFAI

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Chronic Conditions Wellness Program: https://www.getsetup.io/en-US/series/managing-chronic-conditions

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