by Mieke Haveman | Apr 6, 2020 | chronic pain
How are you holding up? We live in strange times at the moment. Everyone is uncertain and to some degree stressed at having to live life differently. For those with chronic pain issues this extra stress can mean extra pain. Many issues just don’t react well to pain....
by Mieke Haveman | Mar 31, 2020 | carer support
The world is suddenly such a strange place. This goes for everyone and everyone will have moments were emotions will surface. In many countries in the world restrictions on seeing each other are in place. In my country of the Netherlands they closed all the care homes...
by Mieke Haveman | Mar 26, 2016 | balance, energy
My last post was about my planned holiday so now I am going to share with you ho wit actually went. Hopefully the following is not familiar to you. You have been looking forward to a holiday and you have prepared well for it. You were careful to choose a destination...
by Mieke Haveman | Feb 26, 2016 | balance
For me planning is essential in my life with pain. Thankfully I have always been a bit of a planner, so this is not too hard on me. I have to plan my day ahead to build in moments for breaks and rest and physical activity. What is more fun to do is to plan my...
by Mieke Haveman | Jan 29, 2016 | balance
Did you set goals for this year? Either personal or professional? In my job [coaching] it is a big thing to set yearly goals. Last year I decided to give it a goal. I invested in a course on planning and I set aside time to make a complete year plan. In fact I was...
by Mieke Haveman | Feb 10, 2015 | balance
Pacing was one of the hardest things I had to learn. This is especially true for women. We are so used to juggling family and work. Often what looses out is time for ourselves. For some this results in a burn out and or physical problems. The body will send out hints...
by Mieke Haveman | Jan 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
I haven’t written on this blog for a very long time. Last year was a year of transition for me and thinking long and hard where my heart lies when it comes to counseling and coaching. I have decided although I love working with sensitive people, my heart goes out to...
by Mieke Haveman | Jan 31, 2013 | chronic pain, home page
It’s winter in the Western world. For a lot of that means snow, ice and cold. It is beautiful to look at and for the kids heaven to play in. For people with chronic pain problems this is often not the best time of year. Especially those with muscle problems. Cold...
by Mieke Haveman | Jan 24, 2013 | balance, home page
last Monday the 21st was called blue Monday. Scientists have figured out that it is the most depressing month of the year. It falls on the Monday of the last full week of January. Supposedly it is based on a scientific formula. As I am not a scientist I have no idea...
by Mieke Haveman | Jan 8, 2013 | balance, energy, home page
I hope you all had a good start to the new year. This is the time that most of us are filling with good intentions. We start the year promising ourselves that this will be the time we break bad habits. Make a fresh start. Does that sound familiar? How often...
