Finding My Own Pace: Practical Tools and Gentle Encouragement for Life with Chronic Illness

Discover how to stop pushing through chronic illness-and start thriving by finding your own pace.

For years, I pushed through life battling chronic pain, relentless fatigue, and a frustrating trail of misdiagnoses. I thought I had to fight my body's limits-until I learned the power of pacing myself in harmony with them.

Finding My Own Pace is part memoir, part practical guidebook. In it, I share my personal story alongside clear, compassionate strategies for managing complex chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), and hypermobility syndrome.

Inside, you'll find:

• Insight into difficult symptoms such as brain fog, insomnia, and dysautonomia
• Practical tools for treatment, including pacing, mindfulness, movement, and medication options
• Encouragement and support for living a life filled with purpose and joy, even when faced with limitations

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been navigating chronic illness for years, Finding My Own Pace offers a compassionate companion to help you stop pushing through and start thriving on your own terms.

About the Author

Melissa Reynolds has shared her journey with chronic pain and fatigue for over a decade through her popular blog and YouTube channel. She is the author of several books, including My Mama Has Chronic Pain, My Mama Has ME/CFS, and the novel Mindfully Yours, Ella. A certified yoga and meditation teacher, Melissa is passionate about holistic wellness-and fueled by coffee and the joyful chaos of raising four young boys.