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Celebrating Life and You
Life is full of ups and downs. There is no getting around it.
For folks who suffer pain, it often feels like the downs outweigh the ups! It is ok as long as you don't let yourself get caught in the valleys for too long. It will be important to be realistic.
Create reasonable goals. Instead of setting a goal so high you won’t see the results for a long time, consider setting lots of little goals that you can almost be sure of reaching. Go for them each one at a time, and progress your way toward your ultimate goal!!
Don't wait to celebrate your accomplishments. Start right now! Acknowledge the achievements you realize, the goals you reach, the accomplishments that you have struggled through and made way to. It doesn't have to be extravagant!
Be good to yourself! Celebrate with something small. A nice bubble bath when you claim time for just you, or take time to read a special book. Call and talk to a friend you may have lost touch with. Cook a favorite dinner, or select a special restaurant and enjoy an evening for you!! You deserve it!
If we take time to look, we should find at least one thing to celebrate in our lives. I truly expect we all have many things we may have overlooked. Why not make it a point to grab paper and pen and start thinking about the things in your life worth celebrating? Keep that paper and pen handy and write down things as you realize them! Have others help you with your list if necessary. It might be neat to see what they feel are things worth celebrating in your life!!
I would love to hear about your list and how you are going to celebrate You!! Please feel free to share with me on my Migraine and Pain Management Boards or here in the comments! I look forward to hearing and learning from you!!
Related Topics: Fighting Back Against Depression, Mood Buster Matching Game
Technorati Tags: pain, depression, recovery, celebrate life
For folks who suffer pain, it often feels like the downs outweigh the ups! It is ok as long as you don't let yourself get caught in the valleys for too long. It will be important to be realistic.
Create reasonable goals. Instead of setting a goal so high you won’t see the results for a long time, consider setting lots of little goals that you can almost be sure of reaching. Go for them each one at a time, and progress your way toward your ultimate goal!!
Don't wait to celebrate your accomplishments. Start right now! Acknowledge the achievements you realize, the goals you reach, the accomplishments that you have struggled through and made way to. It doesn't have to be extravagant!
Be good to yourself! Celebrate with something small. A nice bubble bath when you claim time for just you, or take time to read a special book. Call and talk to a friend you may have lost touch with. Cook a favorite dinner, or select a special restaurant and enjoy an evening for you!! You deserve it!
If we take time to look, we should find at least one thing to celebrate in our lives. I truly expect we all have many things we may have overlooked. Why not make it a point to grab paper and pen and start thinking about the things in your life worth celebrating? Keep that paper and pen handy and write down things as you realize them! Have others help you with your list if necessary. It might be neat to see what they feel are things worth celebrating in your life!!
I would love to hear about your list and how you are going to celebrate You!! Please feel free to share with me on my Migraine and Pain Management Boards or here in the comments! I look forward to hearing and learning from you!!
Related Topics: Fighting Back Against Depression, Mood Buster Matching Game
Technorati Tags: pain, depression, recovery, celebrate life
