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The ESSENTIALS for living well will MS are;
E Education – more programs coming in 2012!
S Stress Management – look for ways to bring a sense of calm to your life
S Spirituality – looking for and finding hope
E Exercise – do something to increase your activity levels
N Nutrition – eat a healthy and well balanced diet
T Timely medication & symptom management – seek help and ask for advice
I Intimacy and sexuality – important to address if issues exist
A Accessing emotional and physical support – through MS Australia, Peer Support , Family or friends
L Employment – either paid or voluntary – get involved
S Social & family Connections – seek out a supportive environment
And there are also ESSENTIALS for the Christmas Season;
E Everything in moderation
S Spiritual Connection, revisit the meaning of Christmas for you
S Share the load, don’t do everything yourself
E Eliminate anything not necessary
N Naughty & nice, it’s okay to have a little of each
T Time out, plan your rest breaks and take them!!
I Initiate new traditions that work for you
A Adjust your expectations, be kind to yourself
L Let others take a turn
S Stop and take stock, the end of the year is a great time to stop and think about
how you would like the new year to look.
· Are there things you would like to start in 2012? Exercise? Meditation? Relaxation?
· Are there things you need to change? Priorities? Unrealistic expectations?
As you reflect on the year finishing, I hope that it has been a good one for you, and as you head into a new year, I hope you have plans and idea on how to make it even better.
E Education – more programs coming in 2012!
S Stress Management – look for ways to bring a sense of calm to your life
S Spirituality – looking for and finding hope
E Exercise – do something to increase your activity levels
N Nutrition – eat a healthy and well balanced diet
T Timely medication & symptom management – seek help and ask for advice
I Intimacy and sexuality – important to address if issues exist
A Accessing emotional and physical support – through MS Australia, Peer Support , Family or friends
L Employment – either paid or voluntary – get involved
S Social & family Connections – seek out a supportive environment
And there are also ESSENTIALS for the Christmas Season;
E Everything in moderation
S Spiritual Connection, revisit the meaning of Christmas for you
S Share the load, don’t do everything yourself
E Eliminate anything not necessary
N Naughty & nice, it’s okay to have a little of each
T Time out, plan your rest breaks and take them!!
I Initiate new traditions that work for you
A Adjust your expectations, be kind to yourself
L Let others take a turn
S Stop and take stock, the end of the year is a great time to stop and think about
how you would like the new year to look.
· Are there things you would like to start in 2012? Exercise? Meditation? Relaxation?
· Are there things you need to change? Priorities? Unrealistic expectations?
As you reflect on the year finishing, I hope that it has been a good one for you, and as you head into a new year, I hope you have plans and idea on how to make it even better.
lorrieonline
Great post, Sue!!! We have some great things ahead for us this year!
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