An acquaintance told me how unbalanced life felt due to the anxiety of the upcoming holidays. The normal flow, although always interrupted by the side effects of medication, pain and not feeling well, has become a surge of more to do with less time. What can you do, not only to feel less anxious and overwhelmed, but also, to meet your expectations and stay healthy, rested and joyful?
Here's a few thoughts that have proven helpful especially for those with a medical condition:
1. Change the expectations you put on yourself. For example; if your family is used to certain traditions, start something new that is very creative and festive. Anything new is exciting and you might get a pleasurable response, not only from others, but also, in how it empowers you.
2. Challenge yourself to be so ABLE in the midst of hindrances that your mantra becomes: "I will prevail!" Say that a hundred times a day and see what happens.
3. Keep a supply of high energy foods around and talk to your pain rather than medicating it.
4. Exercise and be SELFISH when it's time to REST. Just do it!
5. Know you are powerful.
And, talk to your coach for inspiration and support.You are the captain of your ship. Is smooth sailing in store for you this November?
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