People living with chronic conditions frequently struggle with low energy and pain-filled days. This is an integral part of living with a chronic illness, making it difficult if not impossible to do some of the things we plan to do. Therefore, being patient and compassionate with ourselves is most important.
We must also choose to complete our small goals daily and weekly when we’re at our est. and this can wrack havoc with the smooth completion of our goals. We have to weigh whether we can still do even a bit of a goal instead of doing nothing, depending on how we feel.
it would seem that it may be better for us to do a bit instead of do nothing at all. Not only will we be building momentum if we do even a bit, but we’ll also be creating a can-do attitude in ourselves. And this can help us feel better about ourselves in the long run. This is so important for people who are chronically ill.
To determine when you’re at your best, you may have to do some experimenting. Choose some times when you feel focused, energetic and not in a lot of pain. You may have to journal about this for a week or two. Then decide what you’re going to do and when the time comes, do it. If successful, jot that time down and schedule a similar time in the future.
If you find it hard to complete your goal in the allotted time, be patient and compassionate. You’ll get there in time.
Try it.
Living With Chronic Illness 