Flourishing with Fibromyalgia Wellness Coaching with Dr. Robin Pfaff

07/26/2025

Practicing self-compassion increases our capacity to cope well with chronic illness🤎

Research shows that practicing loving-kindness meditation increases our self-compassion levels.

Loving-kindness refers to goodwill towards ourselves and others. When we increase goodwill toward ourself and we remain benevolent even when we make mistakes or fail at something, that goodwill manifests as self-compassion.

Ready to try it? 👉Ready to try it? Listen to guided Loving-Kindness Meditation: https://vist.ly/3za3n

07/16/2025

Learning a robust practice of self-compassion has been a game changer for me as well as my Fibromyalgia Coaching clients💕

Make self-compassion a way of life.

07/03/2025

I often use this Soften, Soothe, Allow exercise for working with difficult emotions with the women I coach and it’s a game changer for many💕

07/01/2025

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A blessing from the Black Rock Prayer book. Shared by Diana Butler Bass❤️

A blessing. Perhaps you need this today. From the Black Rock Prayer Book, written by Brian Baker.

06/28/2025

My favorite is “go for a walk outside”🤩

It's officially summer! Consider this your sign to add these small, but might self-care habits into your summer routine.

Save for later or share with a friend who could use this!

06/28/2025

These strategies are so valuable to have in your toolkit for managing your fibromyalgia.

Whenever you notice you are in pain, remember you have three steps you can take:

1️⃣ Mindfulness: Hold your thoughts and emotions in mindful awareness. Observe them without judgment. 🧘‍♀️

2️⃣ Shared Humanity: Remind yourself that encountering pain is part of the shared human experience. We are all in this together. 🌍

3️⃣ Kindness: Offer yourself the kindness and care you deserve.💖

Why not walk through the doorway today? Let’s practice self-compassion together. 💫

06/19/2025

06/08/2025

Love these summer self care ideas especially “read a feel good book outside.” What is your favorite?

06/05/2025

This is such a helpful video from Dr. Kristin Neff. We can’t always control our initial reactions to overwhelm, especially if we have a history of trauma, but we can control our response:

When overwhelm hits, the most self-compassionate thing you can do is pause and ask, "What would help me feel safe right now?"

Support might look like:
🫖 A warm cup of tea
🐾 Petting your cat
📞 Calling a friend
🎭 Watching something lighthearted

You can’t always control your thoughts or emotions. They arise from deep places, shaped by your history. But what you can do is meet yourself with care and compassion.

06/03/2025

Shame is a very painful emotion and a familiar one for those of us dealing with chronic illness. It’s helpful to remind ourselves that we are not alone.

When we’re caught in shame, we often forget we’re not alone in our struggles. But self-compassion gently reminds us: we all stumble, we all hurt, and we all belong. 💗

If you’re feeling isolated today, take one small step—place a hand on your heart, and remind yourself of your humanity.

05/31/2025

Practice using these self-compassion phrases when facing a difficult situation🤎

We all face challenging times, but the words we tell ourselves matter.
When you’re in a difficult situation that is causing you stress, ask yourself, “What do I need to hear right now to express kindness to myself?”

Try repeating a phrase that speaks to you in your particular situation. Some potentials are:
✨ May I give myself the compassion that I need.
✨ May I learn to accept myself as I am.
✨ May I be brave in the face of fear.
✨ May I be kind to myself in this moment.