My mantra has been to stay positive through this journey and I'll admit that some days are easier than others. I've kept a journal from the beginning to record thoughts and found one of the first entries after the diagnosis. It's a good reminder for me to read and reflect on looking at the glass half full.
Ways to stay positive or "The sun will come out tomorrrrroooow!" (picture me singing that last word--pretty scary). Here goes...
- Keep topnotch and caring people near my side
- Make goals for the future
- Wallowing only one time a week
- Enjoy every day
- Sing in the shower, outside, in the kitchen, etc. etc. etc.
- Nurture myself and others
- Reach out
- Laugh
- Watch funny movies
- Feel blessed for what I have
- Exercise
- Breathe in nature
- Appreciate the beauty of life
- Learn something every day
- Remember everything
- Love hard
- Hug
- Embrace
- Smile
- Celebrate
- Be in the moment
- Buy presents
- Make baby quilts
- Write memories of kids
- Eat ice cream
- Chocolates
- Write
- Play the piano
- Plan ahead
- Listen to the sounds of life
- Baby myself
- Be comforted with prayers
- Accept
- It will be okay
- Live
- Massages
- Notice the little things
- Be kind
- Be gracious
- Persevere
- Facials
- James taylor concert
- Rappel
- Swim
- Travel the bucket list places
I'll be adding to this list so suggestions are always welcome. Thanks for reading blog #4 of 7777.
Hi there.I am new to this journey. I'm so glad you are doing well and I want to follow in your footsteps!! Do you still wallow once a week?? Right now I am so overwhelmed. Thank you Mary!
ReplyDeleteHello back! Yep, I try to keep the wallowing to once a week. Some weeks it is easier than others. I know what you mean by being overwhelmed. Take one day at a time and stay focused. At least that's my latest on how to manage this new life. Keep in touch.
ReplyDeleteSorry Mary I didn't see your reply, thank you so much! I am doing pretty well although some days I still don't even believe this has happened. Do you recommend any good books on daily living w/ MBC? I guess I really don't know how i am SUPPOSED to feel! Some days are good, some not. Are you taking perjeta and/or herceptin? Thanks for listening.
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