Mindfulness is the process of bringing one’s attention to what is occurring in the present moment. If you live with chronic illness, odds are that you have been told to do activities that promote mindfulness. When living with serious symptoms, it can be hard to see how mindfulness helps or how you will find the time/energy to engage in these activities. The trick is to find mindfulness in the everyday things you already do – you usually don’t even have to set more time aside. The main focus of mindfulness is the stay present and be fully in the moment.

The relationship between physical and mental health is undeniable. Although, some people feel that link more closely than others.

According to the US National Center for Health Statistics, chronic illness is defined as an illness that lasts 3 months or more. They generally cannot be prevented by vaccines or cured by medication. Those who live with a chronic illness usually have to adjust their lives around their health needs.