My Favorite Fibro-Friendly Activities

When you have something like Fibromyalgia that can affect your physical/mental activity levels, it's important to find things you can do when you aren't feeling your best- because being bored and upset about not being able to do what you aren't able to do/used to be able to do/etc. isn't good for your mental health. Focusing on the things we can do that we enjoy is a great way to keep yourself grounded and away from what I call "the dark and swirly place." Gratitude over attitude, as I like to say! If you need some ideas on things you can do when you don't feel up to doing much, here's a list of some of my favorite Fibro-friendly activites:

• Painting/Drawing/Coloring
• Crafting (Pinterest has so much cool stuff to try, and for all skill levels!)
• Gardening (Even for a short while is nice!)
• Watching T.V./Movies (There is so much content out there now, and re-runs/cartoons are great when brain fog/mental fatigue is an issue)
• Reading (When brain fog/mental fatigue isn't too much of an issue I can read for hours, but short stories/children's books are great when it is)
• Putzing around the house
• Going to Public Gardens/Museums (There are usually lots of benches so you can sit and rest as often as you need to, so if I can get out of the house this is a good slower-paced option)
• Going for nature walks (I'm lucky to live in a place that has shorter, flat trails to walk, and a nice "overlook" trail with plenty of benches to stop and rest along the way. Living in a "retirement area" definitely has it's perks!)
• Board Games/Puzzles (Difficulty levels depend on brain fog/mental fatigue levels, but there are so many fun options to choose from!)
• Watch animal videos online (I can't get enough of dogs and goats in onesies!)
• Catch up on my friend's social media posts - especially the ones with kids or who I don't see often (I may not be up for a conversation, but I can like cute baby pictures!)
• Do a light stretch/dance a little bit/sing along to some amazing up-beat music 
• Paint my nails
• Do a Face Mask
• Take a bath (Add bubbles/epsom salts/essential oils/candles/tea/wine for an extra-fabulous flare)
• Put on Make-up/Cute (lounge) clothes (Even if I don't feel great, or am not leaving the house feeling like I "look good" helps me feel a little better, and wearing a "face" and yoga pants and a cute sweater feels better than pj's I've been wearing for several days)

While I can't do all the things I used to, or do some things all the time, I am so grateful that there are still so many things that I can do. What are some of your favorite Fibro-friendly activities? Do you have any in common? Share in the comments below!

Gentle hugs,

​Heather, Fabulous Fibro-Fighter and FSC Founder