Thank you for joining the Chronic Conditions Wellness Program!

We're excited to have you on this journey toward building healthier habits and improving your well-being. Each week, you'll learn practical strategies you can apply to everyday life—one small step at a time. We've included these notes and additional resources to help you review what we covered and prepare for the week ahead.

Week 1 Summary

Attached are printable notes with additional information.

Chronic conditions last a long time and often require ongoing care.
Acute conditions come on quickly and usually go away with treatment.
Chronic conditions can lead to a cycle of pain, less movement, fatigue, and low mood.
Even small healthy changes can help break this cycle.
Healthy habits like moving your body, eating well, sleeping enough, and managing stress support long-term health.
Your brain can learn new, healthier habits through regular practice.
Progress doesn't have to be perfect—small steps add up over time.

To Do Before Next Week

Print your Workbook (Attached to notes)
Think about next week’s Brainstorm Chat. We’ll share ideas together at the beginning of next week’s class.
Prompt: A small reward that helps you celebrate your progress.
Examples: bubble bath, a show, dark chocolate, or a fun outing
Explore related GetSetUp classes (linked in the notes) that interest you!
Optional but helpful: Find a Buddy, a friend, etc. to share progress with.

Questions During the Week?

Email us at GetSetUpChronicConditions@getsetup.io

See You Next Week!

Join us for Week 2 of the Chronic Conditions Wellness Program as we continue building healthy habits and explore new strategies for managing chronic conditions.

Week 2 Class: https://www.getsetup.io/classes/-week-2-breaking-cycles-and-creating-change/class:nLThLWu7

Missed a class or want to revisit a topic? Access the full program here:

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

Related Classes:

Outstanding Questions from Class:

First, I want to thank everyone for sharing, and for your questions. Megan and I are just starting to process your questions and will be working on making sure we address them. Please let us know by email if we somehow miss something. Some we will share the answers with the whole group such as the following:

QUESTION: Is sciatica a chronic condition?

ANSWER: Absolutely it can be, but it can also be acute and you never see it again. I have been managing my sciatica for almost my entire life. We are planning office hours in September where we can discuss issues like this and all the pieces that can be put into play (including our tool box items) to manage this.