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What strategies do you use to increase comfort in your daily life?

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I Am About to Confess

Living with chronic illness is like balancing on a tightrope while juggling coffee, mood swings, and the occasional impulse buy. It takes strategy, discipline, and a whole lot of grace—plus a few creature comforts I’ve come to unapologetically embrace.

To keep myself mentally, physically, and spiritually strong, I rely on a mix of faith, routine, and sensory joy. My day doesn’t truly begin without coffee—or, when I’m feeling wild, a fizzy energy drink—even when my wallet gently suggests otherwise. These little rituals ground me.

But let’s talk about my real love language: scent therapy.

My daily companions are essential oils, soy candles, linen sprays, and Scent warmers. I spritz, diffuse, and slather myself in scents that match (or guide) my mood. My home, my workspace—any place I touch—becomes a haven of fragrance and peace. I have learned how to make my own right at home. I have also found that the farmer’s markets have great ones, I love!

There’s a method to the madness. Clean linen and lavender calm me. Frankincense, myrrh, rosemary, and lemon—some of my favorite scents—float gently through my home and linger on my skin. Autumn apple and spice ground me. Coconut and honey bring a smile to my face. Cinnamon and wild orange get me moving. Vanilla and sandalwood quiet the noise in my head. Every scent serves a purpose, and I put them all to work.

Yes, I’ll admit it—I lean into comfort. While I should be saving more, I find it hard to resist a new candle or a creamy lotion. These aren’t just luxuries; they’re lifelines. They do not make sense to everyone, but for me, they’re part of a larger plan to stay above water.

I’m not being frivolous—I’m being faithful to what works. Because when you live in a body that’s unpredictable, creating peace where you can isn’t indulgence—it’s survival.

So, if you ever wonder why my house smells like a spa and my mood shifts with the scent of cinnamon or citrus… now you know.

And if loving candles is wrong… I don’t want to be right.

SK-

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