Friday I started to make appointments. I was afraid this would make my agenda very full. But on one hand, my GP, pain doctor and therapist are on holiday. On the other hand, one group at Occupational Therapy was cancelled, and there are no single OT sessions availible until November. So I will still have a little more time on my hands for now.
I am enjoying these wonderful sunny fall days. The good weather makes it easy for me to use my new all-purpose weapon walking. To keep moving helps me fight depression, anxiety and back pain. But right now my main concern is getting fit again. One year almost spent lying around didn’t help.
I noticed that I am a lot more active than before my hospital stay. Getting up in the morning is quite easy, and I manage to stick to my goals. If that means I have to take a break, so be it. And my goals are realistic.
So I had a good start. Now I have to keep it up to get really used to my new routines. I hope I have enough self discipline for that.
Tomorrow I will see my podologist and go to an OT group that practices relaxation techniques. This should not stress me out, and I should be able to squeeze in an hour of doing chores. And that will be all.
Viola's Daily Musings 
You are doing so good, we’re all very proud of you!
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Thanks. Mindfulness is they key! It’s all very new to me, but sometimes changes must be made.
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I love that things are going well. I know you have all the tools necessary to succeed. I could see you getting better and better. Yes we are proud of you.
Have a fabulous day and week. ♥
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I was very afraid that everything I learned would be lost the moment I came home, like it happened before. But everything looks good at the moment. Have a good time!
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Very practical stuff. Every day that you do it makes the next day easier, and a habit is formed before you know it.
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This is what I try to do: Forming new habits. Spending the whole day in bed just made me feel miserable. I hope this gets easier after a few weeks.
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Always remember, it seems odd but true, motivation follows action. Giving yourself permission to do just one thing, then getting up and doing it, brings the motivation to keep going.
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So true! I found myself in a really bad place the last year, were I was stuck and couldn’t do anything. But therapy unstuck something, and now I am able to go with the flow again.
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Fresh air, activity, you can’t go wrong with that. 😀 Light food, light thinking and heavy sleep is what everybody needs these days. 😀
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This is good advice. I know now how important especially exercise is! Our dogs will just to have to live with taking long walks with me😁
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They’ll appreciate the extra activity too. 😀
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I love the positivity and determination you show here, you inspire me! I also like your very practical approach, keeping it doable so you can continue. Great habits being formed! ♥️
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Thanks! Yes, they thought us a very practical way to handle life at the hospital, and it helps me so much. I know all the theoretical things already.
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