by Andrea Hanson | Uncategorized
Something has weighed me down for a long time. The funny thing about issues that weigh us down is that we can tell ourselves carrying that burden isn’t that bad. We eventually get used to feeling weighed down and even feel like something’s missing if it’s gone. I...
by Andrea Hanson | Uncategorized
.. When I was first diagnosed with MS, a friend of mine bought me a journal to help me process everything. One side of the journal had a happy baby face with the title “Good Days,” and the other side had a crying baby face with the title “Bad Days.” I loved my kind,...
by Andrea | Uncategorized
When I wrote 5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Was Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis four years ago, I focused on the top-level, must know things that I wish someone had told me but didn’t. I discussed ideas like how to make your MRIs more comfortable, how your...
by Andrea | Uncategorized
Don’t worry, you’ll be in pain soon.” That’s how she replied when I said I didn’t feel any pain from my MS. What?! I had just led a workshop at the MS Society about how to lower stress and effectively use positive thinking. Everyone was very...
by Andrea | Uncategorized
Hey girl, I know you’re scared. I know you feel pushed around by everyone telling you that your life has to change immediately. You’re angry at them for telling you everything you thought was ok yesterday is no longer ok today. As if suddenly they know you better than...
by Andrea Hanson | Uncategorized
I needed a mindset upgrade before I could reach the next level. My husband and I had the best waitress the other night. She was exactly what you want in a server – accommodating, generous, and personable. I said, “I bet the new management at this hotel is...
