Notes from ThriveNinety
You don’t need big changes to feel better — you need the right small ones, delivered with care. These weekly notes share simple tools, steady encouragement, and clear next steps you can take without overwhelming your system.
Tags: symptom management
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What Makes the Difference
About the nuances that change outcomes. (written 01/06/2025)
Welcome to 2025! A New Year is often a time when people make plans and promise to make a change or develop a habit that will let them meet their goals or help them feel better. We know that Long COVID means any changes you are looking...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
Where Do You Want to Be This Time Next Year?
Good News for 2025: the power to change your path is in your hands. (written 12/29/2024)
As the year winds down, it’s natural to pause and reflect on where we are and where we’re headed. For many of us, the New Year brings a sense of possibility—but if you’re living with Long COVID or another p...
by Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
Days Getting Longer Again
Small, steady changes can create meaningful shifts one day at a time. (written 12/22/2024)
Yesterday marked the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere - the day with the shortest amount of daylight all year. Throughout human history, it has been celebrated as a day of renewal, where people ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
Should You Exercise with Long COVID?
For those navigating Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, exercise often feels like a double-edged sword. (written 12/15/2024)
For those navigating Long COVID or other post-infection conditions, exercise often feels like a double-edged sword. Some people find even day-to-day tasks take ...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 11, 2025
symptom management
Pacing at Any Stage
Everyone needs to Pace, but it becomes critical when times are busy and when you are living with post-infection conditions. (written 10/13/2024)
I am currently in Germany for two full weeks. It’s where I’m from, where my family and many close friends live. I now live an ocean away, so these trips...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 10, 2025
symptom management
Elevated Long-Term Health Risk Factors in Long COVID and Post-infection Conditions
Understanding long-term health risk factors and what you can do to reduce them. (written 09/15/2024)
As we continue to support individuals navigating the complexities of Long COVID and other post-infection conditions, we want to take some time to highlight the elevated long-term risks many now fa...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
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Quick Win vs. Lasting Impact
Taking a slower, more deliberate approach might not give you the same immediate satisfaction, but, in the long run, it can lead to greater gains and more sustained recovery. (witten 09/08/2024)
If you don’t feel well, chances are you’re looking for solutions to help you feel better, even if somet...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
How Does This Summer Compare To Past Summers?
Prioritizing activities is necessary for everyone, from people experiencing post-viral conditions to high-performing athletes. (written 09/01/2024)
Summer has a lot to offer. Longer days allow more time outside, the weather is warm, water activities and BBQ gatherings are in full flow. Summer inc...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
real life experience
symptom management
Your Energy Levels are too Low - What's Next?
Experiencing severe energy fluctuations doesn’t only impact your everyday life but elevates long term health risk. (written 08/18/2024)
Pacing is a concept that applies to everyone, but is especially critical and has a specific meaning for people with post-infection conditions. We have designed a...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
thriveninety support
Similarities of Olympians and People with Long COVID
The unexpected link between the Olympics and Long COVID management. (written 07/28/2024)
Big events like the Olympics require a lot of preparation, and each step of that preparation needs focus and further preparation.
People with Long COVID and post-infection conditions know that they need to b...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
Long Covid Flare-ups
Research shows Long COVID flare-ups can happen after non-COVID infections. (written 07/21/2024)
A few weeks ago, we found the article below. It notes that people who have had Long COVID have experienced a flare-up in their symptoms after a subsequent infection with other viruses, like a cold or f...
by Andrea Henkel Burke, Katie Brennan —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
thriveninety support
Using a Different View For Taking the Next Step
Long COVID symptom management happens mostly behind closed doors, not seen by other friends and family members.(written 06/30/2024)
We are halfway through 2024. When I was competing, we had certain goals for different times throughout the year. Athletes spend so much more time training and prepar...
by Andrea Henkel Burke —
Nov 09, 2025
symptom management
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