Pained Slayer Series: Avoiding Lock-down

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I posted the original article on my Facebook Page and I received a comment that spirited me to share it here on my blog.

“Excellent advice, I am going to rely on in 2018...

and [it] will help to organize me, starting now.”

I hadn’t thought of it as a way to start the New Year, but now I can’t think of a better way. I am reminded of the importance of taking a periodic inventory on myself. Thank you readers, you inspire me!

We can become overwhelmed because of chronic pain. It affects not just our body; it also affects our relationships, our self-talk, our energy, our ability to socialize, our pocketbook, and our self-esteem. We all need reminders to help us avoid the negativity that chronic pain and illness can sometimes create.

TIPS FOR AVOIDING THE SHACKLES OF PAIN

·        Give yourself time.

·        Solicit help from friends and family on semi-days.

·        Make a new friend.

·        Smile at a stranger.

·        Do something nice for someone else for which you are not paid.

·        Identify and manage perpetuating factors.

·        Avoid known stressors, especially during a critical period.

·        Remember, you are not alone.

·        Engrave this on your forehead-STCF

o   Some things can't be fixed.

·        When you can do something, do it.

o   Set reasonable goals.

o   Re-evaluate periodically.

o   Upgrade or downgrade goals as necessary.

o   Avoid making excuses.

o   Use up time effectively without overdoing.

·        Put your physical needs in perspective.

o   Pay attention to your posture.

o   Avoid repetitive movements.

o   How much is too much?

o   How much is not enough?

o   Set aside rest periods.

·        Practice your affirmations. 

·        Exercise your brain regularly with number or word games.

MANAGE TIME EFFECTIVELY

·        Organize.

o   Keep frequently used items in your personal space.

o   Put things back from where they came.

o   Write things down, in the same place.

o   Develop and in-out rule, something new in, something old out.

·        Get a second opinion.

·        Solicit help when needed.

·        Help others when you can, sometimes it’s just listening.

·        When the opportunity presents itself, take out the mental trash.

o   Replace no's with yes', can't with try, won't with will.

o   Remember TTT – Things Take Time.

o   Mediate.

·        Enjoy the wait.

o   Arrive at doctor appointments early-take a book you have been wanting to read but haven’t had the time.

o   Make a list of words you would like to use for a word wall like the one here on the welcome page.

·        Recognize opportunity when it knocks.

·        Know your inbox!

·        Don't be a clutter bug.

·        Don't pay tomorrow for a hamburger today.

·        Enjoy a birth every day, a flower, a baby, a friendship, a kind word.

·        Laugh out loud. 

·        When things get tough, remember… 
"This too shall pass" 

 In healing,,Celeste

Celeste Cooper / Author, Freelancer, Advocate

Think adversity?-See opportunity!

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