Steps to living well in the new year
I've had the pleasure of talking with several people over the past few weeks, all of whom have taken a vow of "living well" in the coming year. How do they plan to achieve their goals? Here are just a few of the collective steps they'll be taking. Inspiring, aren't they?
- Seeking a 2nd opinion from a specialist who might provide answers to a medical enigma
- Talking to a boss about making accommodations in the office
- Signing up to have groceries delivered
- Finding a babysitter to come in a couple of hours a week to get a much-needed break
- Hiring a cleaning lady to help with household chores as their third little one is on the way
- Accepting help from a family member who has been begging to assist
- Trying out a support group meeting in the New Year
- Being assertive with the doctor - enough that he takes notice of the recurring foot pain that's been around for way too long
- Being firm (yet tactful) with family when it comes to their opinions about "all of those medications."
Have any to add? Let me know at sara@despitelupus.com
- Seeking a 2nd opinion from a specialist who might provide answers to a medical enigma
- Talking to a boss about making accommodations in the office
- Signing up to have groceries delivered
- Finding a babysitter to come in a couple of hours a week to get a much-needed break
- Hiring a cleaning lady to help with household chores as their third little one is on the way
- Accepting help from a family member who has been begging to assist
- Trying out a support group meeting in the New Year
- Being assertive with the doctor - enough that he takes notice of the recurring foot pain that's been around for way too long
- Being firm (yet tactful) with family when it comes to their opinions about "all of those medications."
Have any to add? Let me know at sara@despitelupus.com
Comments
The folks at work were easier to work around than family might be - and I had a supervisor to intervene for me and set them straight. Come to think of it, is there someone else in the family who could explain your situation? I often found that working through another person worked wonders - sometimes there's just too much emotion floating around between family members to have normal, productive conversations. Perhaps
if someone else comes to bat for you, your naysaying sisters will hear what's being said, rather than being so skeptical when the words come from you.
The most important thing, in my opinion, is that you stick to your guns and continue to curtail your activity when you need to. You know what you need to do to keep lupus at bay...don't let anyone convince you to push yourself beyond your limits. Then you'll REALLy not feel up to it!
Best wishes - SG
I would love to have a cleaning lady too just to spare my family, but they are pretty resourceful. I do get tired of watching them clean sometimes tho'.