Thriving has been a struggle, as of late, but I am NEVER giving up on myself, so I want to share further changes I have made to my health and wellness journey to thrive once again. Some of these are from the post I wrote December 3, 2024. I hope what follows is helpful.
1. Real food on a regular basis: I often forget to eat when stressed. That means headaches from blood sugar drops. I have experienced those on and off since I was a teenager. Plenty of lean protein/ fruits/vegetables and complex carbs are the solution.
2. Plenty of fluids: little to no carbonation. Ice tea with not much sugar, coffee (a nonnegotiable) but pay attention to my caffeine intake. Again, headaches if I do not. Always drink plenty of water as well.
3. Exercise daily so movement is easier. The warmer I get my muscles the less spikes in my tone which is a symptom of my kind of cerebral palsy.
4. Do NOT forget my vitamins. Take them daily as directed by my doctor. There are a couple of new supplements added to my daily ones for years in the last few weeks. I am taking everything as directed by my medical team. I am slowly feeling better. Feeling very encouraged.
5. Take deep breaths all the way to the bottom of my lungs (exercise helps me be able to do this as does meditation) so I can not have bronchitis or pneumonia as much as is possible. I know I cannot prevent everything sickness wise but I can prevent a lot.
6. Meditate daily: I use Headspace for meditation. The app lives on my phone, so I can meditate anytime I need to do so.
7. Feel what I need to feel and quit pushing down my feelings so much. Let Together do what it does. Let my chosen family in and let them love me. Sing out my feelings as often as I need to.
8.Pray often. Be grateful to God for all my blessings. Gratitude changes everything. Besides love it is our best defense against the enemy as far as I am concerned. There is always something to be thankful for no matter my circumstances.
9. Put moisturizer on my face daily. My dermatitis is more manageable this way along with my medicine from my dermatologist.
10. Lots of rest and plenty of sleep: less cerebral palsy symptoms and side effects
11. Do not work too hard. Listen to my body.
12. Give myself the grace I give everybody else. Be patient with my body
13. Make adjustments as often as needed. Be amenable to those adjustments