Yew and Me Blog:
Living Well & Healing with Chronic Illness

Bedside table with a digital clock and dim light from a salt lamp.

The One Where A Consistent Sleep Schedule Became My Superpower

Learn how a consistent sleep schedule became my superpower, while living with chronic illness, and how it could become yours too.

Sep 109 min read

Two apricot roses—just ready to be smelt!

Stopping to Smell the Roses: Mindfulness for Chronic Illness

When pain from chronic illness feels too heavy, I’ve learned to hold today gently in my hands, with mindfulness — leaving space for the warmth of sunshine, the smell of roses, and moments of peace in the present.

Aug 252 min read

Mother reading a bedtime story to her child in a softly lit bedroom – a reminder of the calming routines we give children, and often forget to give ourselves.

The One Where I Took Sleep Hygiene Seriously (And It Helped)

How sleep hygiene finally made a difference — without being rigid or extreme. Real-life, gentle shifts that helped me sleep better with chronic illness.

Aug 136 min read

Peaceful sleeping cat, among white bed sheets, representing the natural ease of good sleep.

The One Where I Learned to Sleep With Chronic Illness (No Meds Involved)

Discover the small shifts that helped me improve sleep despite chronic illness — no meds, just real-life changes.

Jul 203 min read

Yew and Me Blog: Living Well & Healing with Chronic Illness

The One Where A Consistent Sleep Schedule Became My Superpower

Stopping to Smell the Roses: Mindfulness for Chronic Illness

The One Where I Took Sleep Hygiene Seriously (And It Helped)

The One Where I Learned to Sleep With Chronic Illness (No Meds Involved)

Yew and Me Blog:
Living Well & Healing with Chronic Illness