What if you’re not feeling so great these days? Focus on a 2013 that’s all about being kind to yourself. Cut yourself some slack for not feeling well. Don’t carry around guilt and misery, and don’t take it out on those around you. Instead try to think up a short list of things you could do to feel a little better. Like check in with your doctor, avoid pizza, do some morning stretching, keep a journal, take up a low impact hobby, make a weekly phone call to a loved one. Etc, etc. Physical pain and trouble is horrible, I know, but it does not have to define your life. Don’t give up on finding a treatment that will help, and don’t let how you feel physically become the ONLY thing you’re feeling!
Now is also a great time to make sure that the other areas in your life are getting attention and getting organized. Can you review your financial buget and get things balanced? Do you have some loved ones you’ve been neglecting? Got a corner of the house, or even just a shelf that could use a good clean out? Maybe your spiritual side needs some TLC? Now’s a good time to take action, don’t just talk, read and think about it- do it! You’ll feel great and won’t be letting your IBD keep you down!
Have a Great New Year, and thank you for reading!!
~Brightside
