About Begin Within Today

Patricia (Christina) Kantzavelos is a San Diego-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), life coach, and writer. She has over 10 years of clinical experience in a range of settings. As a chronic illness warrior herself, she understands the other side, and how important it is to talk to someone who gets it. BEGIN WITHIN- DAILY HEALING JOURNAL I often say it took me getting sick to become healthy. When my health became more complex, I took it upon myself to pay attention to and heal every aspect of my life. This included journaling my symptoms and progress each night. My goal was to track my day-to-day symptoms, what worked, what didn’t work, as well as recognize when days were challenging, and honor my accomplishments (big or small). This was especially helpful during healthcare appointments to recall my symptoms. Journaling every night helped me realize that I was indeed on the road to healing, even if I was simply only able to breathe that day. I created this journal because it didn’t exist, and I was tired of re-writing the same prompts night after night into an empty journal. It’s a helpful tool for anyone moving through life with chronic illness or other health-related challenges. I hope this journal brings you insight into your health and provides assistance on the path to wellness. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you begin within. In health, light, and Metta, Christina P. Kantzavelos, LCSW #73271, MLIS, MSW Read their story