“Little fox” cross stitch pattern from Etsy

I’ve had intermittent trouble with carpal tunnel in my wrist and fingers since my college theatre days, and now that I’ve started embroidery, it flares up often. I’m not giving up my needlecraft, so I’d appreciate suggestions for … well, anything I can do to reduce the stress. **P.S. Thank you, everyone, for your input….
I have finished the July bouquet in the Jeanette Douglas stitch a long. It’s on 32ct stormy blue Lugano. I wish my photo showed the lovely blue color of the fabric better. This is such a fun free project! I’m using thread from my own stash when possible. Looking forward to August 1st but now…