In last week’s blog, I talked about the benefits of optimism to your health. This week we take the idea a step further. What do you need to develop a positive mindset? And how do you cultivate positivity with a chronic condition? Does Pessimism Hurt Your Health? First, is there harm to NOT having a …
I recently read interviews by Michael J. Fox as he was promoting his new book, No Time Like the Future. He talks often about optimism and living with a chronic condition. For example, one of my favorite quotes is the following: “Optimism is really rooted in gratitude,” Fox says. “Optimism is sustainable when you keep …
Recently I had the pleasure of presenting to a Parkinson’s Disease support group. We talked about how patients and family can cope with PD and improve relationships on a daily basis. While we talked specifically about Parkinson’s, these suggestions can be valid coping strategies for chronic conditions of many kinds. First, let’s review some of …