Goals for Living with cancer
Take back your life.
Don’t let cancer control you- shift your perspective. Is there something you have always wanted to do or try?
Acknowledge your fear
Redirect your energy to something positive and find your purpose. Spend today trying to reduce the risk of reoccurrence - take action.
Build a support group
Open up to those who have our best interests at heart, and renew your confidence.
Create a new version of yourself.
Do something that always piqued your interest. Find new passions, be spontaneous.
Accept change
From your appearance to your lifestyle, change is inevitable. If alcohol and processed foods were part of your diet before, substitute them with healthy food choices. Cherish and nourish your body.
Live intentionally
Focus on joy and choose what path will bring the greatest happiness to you. The unpredictability of the future is hard, do not fall into despair. Combine realism and optimism.
Find peace during your recovery.
Cancer is emotionally draining, and the journey to recovery may be difficult. Only take what you can carry. Find your grounders- support and empathetic guidance, expertise, a safe place to share.
Tap into the power of your people
It’s reassuring and validating to surround yourself with people who have shared experiences.
Optimize your health
Quality sleep, energy, mood, ideal weight. Acknowledge emotions and then move forward with gratitude. Be mindful of how you show up for yourself.
Take accountability.
Start monitoring things like chronic inflammation, increased cortisol, and sugar intake.