Beat the Blues and feel Better
Introduction
Caring for yourself on a day to day basis is the most important thing diabetics must do. It is also one of the most annoying and frustrating aspects. Some spontaneity is lost and meals, snacks and physical exersion must be planned ahead to a certain degree.
Diabetes and depression are commonly linked. It is understandable to be down and negative, but it has be shown that a good positive attitude to life can really help you in your day to day diabetic tasks.
Positive Thinking
If you are a person who sees a glass as half empty, rather than half full, who always expects the worst to happen to you, you will benefit from some suggestions to help improve your outlook on life and start thinking positively
- Praise yourself Don't beat yourself up, you are doing a great job! Everyone can improve, but that doesn't mean you are not doing well already. Talk yourself up and give praise freely to others around you.
- Enthusiasm Be positive and enthusiastic about your family, friends and work. Enthusiasm is infectious, spread it around and feel it coming back!
- Focus Keep your mind focused on important goals. Prioritise your tasks and make sure you enjoy your successes.
- Opportunities See problems and change as opportunities to learn and improve. Take opportunities, don't let them slip by.
- Flexibility Embrace change, seek out new options, try something new every week.
- Forward not back Dream of a better future, be optimistic! Don't look back, don't dwell on past mistakes.
- Relax Take time to unwind and de-stress with some peaceful time alone
Many studies have shown that people with a positive mental attitude to life are more successful, happier and have a higher self esteem. "You are what you think". If you think you are terrible, you probably will be. Think you are a winner and you will feel like one!
In our view, the best cures to depression are natural. We hope our brief summary was useful, but for more information visit the excellent site:
Dr David Servan-Schreiber's NoFreudNoProzac.org
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More Resources
[ www.caringfordiabetes.com ]
[ www.lifescan.com ]
[ www.drgreene.com ]
[ www.diabetes.org
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