Don't Let Chronic Illness Stand in Your Way - The Coach Approach to Reaching Your Full Potential (Paperback)

By one estimate, more than 90 million Americans (one in three) have some form of chronic illness. But as all those newly diagnosed with CI soon learn, they face a dual challenge: dealing with physical difficulties, and dealing with difficult emotions. Understandably, there are feelings of loss. Life must now be lived with physical limitations. And this can lead to such uncomfortable emotions as fear, anger, hopelessness -- and even despair. But, as Life Coach, Sylvia Lippmann, reveals in her inspiring yet down-to-earth handbook, there are basic practices that will help those with CI overcome every obstacle. And design a life filled with meaning, purpose, joy, and excitement. In Coach Lippmann's comprehensive, step-by-step program, it all starts with simple self-care. One form of self-care is taking control of your time -- not just by planning, but by learning to say no when an activity doesn't represent your true priorities. How do you know what your true priorities are? Easy exercises will help you to uncover them. Once your true priorities -- in alignment with your life purpose -- are clear, Coach Lippmann will lead you on a journey of discovery. Not only will your time become truly your own, but along the way you will rid your life of clutter; create time-saving daily, weekly, and monthly routines; find a support team; exchange unhelpful thoughts for helpful ones; learn to meet your spiritual needs; and finally, design a high-quality life by using your power of choice -- a life that is filled with exciting adventures, supportive relationships, unique purpose, and lasting personal fulfillment. Don't Let Chronic Illness Stand in Your Way is proof that every cloud really does have asilver lining. It offers a simple plan for fulfillment while living with the challenges of CI. And, as many of those who work with Coach Lippmann say, their illness was actually the beginning of a more fulfilling way of life -- one they couldn't have found without it, accompanied by the method outlined here.