Meet Aby and Get Tips About Living With MS and Overall Well-Being.
by Caroline Craven

If you are not nourishing your whole self – including the body, mind and soul, it’s likely that your wellness may suffer.
It can certainly be difficult to find balance while working, taking care of others and being present for friends and family.
Divide and Conquer

This app is a really useful tool for anyone impacted by MS – from newly diagnosed patients to those who have had MS for many years, as well as their caregivers and health care providers.

Visualize how sensitive you are in your condition. Are you feeling in balance with everything going on in your life?
While we may feel as strong as an oak tree on some days, more often we may be delicate dandelions figuring out how to not blow away in the wind.
Then look closely at your body, mind and soul. How are you feeling physically? What are your emotions like today? How do they differ from the week or month prior?
Then look closely at your body, mind and soul. How are you feeling physically? What are your emotions like today? How do they differ from the week or month prior?
Now take it one step further, and think about your vulnerability at this moment. Does one little thing happen and you are wiped out for the day? If so, then it’s time to slow down, breathe deep and nourish yourself.

I take advantage of the Aby notes section in the journal, to keep track of the myriad of feelings that I feel throughout the day. Later, when my sleep, activities and emotions have been recorded, I can look back and see trends, using this information to manage how I use my energy and better understand my body.
6 Tips to Find Balance in Life
With this information, you can identify ways to find balance in life while nourishing yourself.
To find balance, here are some techniques I would recommend:
To find balance, here are some techniques I would recommend:

2. Break up the routine: Do not sit in one place too long, especially at a desk in an office or while working. Stand up, stretch and walk around. When life becomes stagnant, it can become a vessel for ill will and bad energy. Think of pond scum. But, if you take charge and make changes, you can encourage your life to flow with clarity and beauty.
Tip: EXPLORE the exercise program in Aby. “Warm-up” is only 48 seconds long. Short enough for everyone to fit into their schedules.

What’s your favorite dance tune? Right now, I’m stuck on the soundtrack to Peter Rabbit, the film of 2018. So fun!
TIP: In Aby, record your activities in the journal. And then, add your mood, your sleep and your MS symptoms. The first day may not seem that important, but trust me, a week or so into it and this information will be handy to have. It has become a great way for me to spot trends in my MS symptoms.
4. Stay hydrated: Often considered the essence of life, surround yourself with the cooling, cleansing presence of fresh water. Drink it filtered, all day long. While bathing and cleansing, be appreciative of the water flowing freely from the faucet.
Take this time to acknowledge the gratitude to those you love and the life you appreciate. Remind yourself of something beautiful in your life. Carry the sense of water throughout your home and garden by adding water elements to your surroundings, such as a fountain. Download an app that sounds like the ocean or a river and carry the water element with you throughout your day.
Take this time to acknowledge the gratitude to those you love and the life you appreciate. Remind yourself of something beautiful in your life. Carry the sense of water throughout your home and garden by adding water elements to your surroundings, such as a fountain. Download an app that sounds like the ocean or a river and carry the water element with you throughout your day.
5. Elevate your diet: Perceive all healthy food and drink as nourishment for your mind, body and soul. What are you feeding yourself? Is it working? One way to feel better about yourself is to add more plant-based foods to your diet. The variety of colors, vitamins, textures and tastes are endless. Use them raw or find recipes to cook.

Tip: EXPLORE the diet and nutrition feature in Aby to learn about healthy recipe options! Check out “Tips for Healthier Eating.”
6. Smile: Smiling is contagious in a good way, and it’s hard to be in a bad mood when you have a smile on your face! It also physically works the face muscles, and is just a darn good thing to do. Pass it on!
Look at the Bigger Picture
We define ourselves by what we do, so let’s think again about the bigger picture. Why are we on this planet? One might say we are here to do good unto others, to enjoy the beauty surrounding us and to shower the world with love. While people have other ideas about why we exist, this image is perfect enough to place us in a positive mood.

How Do You Aby?
There is much I find helpful by using Aby. By easily tracking my life with MS, I’m taking the first step to help take control of my actions.
After weeks of recording my information, I have found trends in my symptoms. I can now share this information with my health care professionals to help keep on top of this illness.
Dive in and give it a try. You can download the app for free by clicking the icons below, or by searching “Aby” in your app store.
It is my personal goal in life to help everyone with MS.
Together, we’ve got this!
*Please note that I am being compensated by Biogen to share my experience with the Aby app.*
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