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Many small steps: What really helps with fibromyalgia

Many small steps What really helps with fibromyalgia Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 12. June 2025 When life with fibromyalgia feels overwhelming, it’s natural to long for an easy solution. I know how disheartening it can be when nothing seems to work the way it once did. When you feel like you’re trying so hard, yet…

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Excuses or self-care? A balancing act for fibromyalgia

Excuses or self-care? A balancing act for fibromyalgia Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 11. June 2025 For people with fibromyalgia, life is often a dance on a tightrope between self-care and activity. There are days when the body screams, “Not today!” – and that’s not an excuse, it’s a necessity. On such days, the sofa is…

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Cold sensitivity and fibromyalgia

Cold sensitivity and fibromyalgia Cold sensitivity and fibromyalgia Proven tips for staying warm through the winter Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 17. June 2025 Last winter, I conducted an informal survey among my fibromyalgia coach colleagues at the International Fibromyalgia Coaching Institute on the topic of “cold sensitivity and fibromyalgia”. Everyone agreed that winter is a…

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Every Move Counts

Every Move Counts Every move counts Staying active despite fibromyalgia Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 18. June 2025 Fibromyalgia means pain all over the body. This pain often comes and goes as it pleases and wanders all over the body like a restless, uninvited guest. Many people diagnosed with fibromyalgia avoid exercise because they are afraid…

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Personal Training for fibromyalgia

Personal Training for fibromyalgia The perfect support for well-being Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 17. June 2025 Personal training can be a valuable support for those affected by fibromyalgia. Individual training tailored to the needs of each person can help to alleviate symptoms and make everyday life more manageable. For people with fibromyalgia, exercise, especially loosening…

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Pilates for fibromyalgia: gentle exercises for greater well-being

Pilates for fibromyalgia: gentle exercises for greater well-being Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 11. June 2025 Fibromyalgia has been a part of my life for years, and it has transformed many aspects of it. The unrefreshing sleep and constant fatigue often turn everyday tasks into a challenge. From my own experience, I understand how difficult it…

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Morning routine for greater well-being with fibromyalgia

Morning routine for greater well-being with fibromyalgia Treat yourself to a relaxed start to the day Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 27. February 2025 “If it is clear that the goals cannot be achieved, do not adjust the goals, but the action steps.”– Confucius – When you live with a chronic condition like fibromyalgia, you’re constantly…

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Fitness equipment for fibromyalgia: Gentle training for at home

Fitness equipment for fibromyalgia: Gentle training for at home Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 10. April 2025 Exercise can be a real challenge with fibromyalgia, as too much or too intense activity can increase pain and fatigue. Nevertheless, regular exercise is important to strengthen the muscles, relieve tension and maintain mobility. Fortunately, there are small tools…

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Coaching or therapy for fibromyalgia: what’s right for you?

Coaching or therapy for fibromyalgia: what’s right for you? Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 11. June 2025 I recently attended a weekend seminar on the subject of fibromyalgia. The participants, all people living with this condition, wore name badges and briefly introduced themselves at the beginning with their name and place of residence. During the break,…

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Realistic New Year’s goals with fibromyalgia

Realistic New Year’s goals with fibromyalgia Why classic New Year’s resolutions often fail Author: Kerstin GoldsteinLast updated: 11. June 2025 As the end of the year approaches, people everywhere are talking about setting themselves new goals: getting fitter, eating healthier, being more productive. But if you live with fibromyalgia, these New Year’s resolutions can often…