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New Choices for the New Year

by Jan Sadler

We have a brand new year, full of possibilities, to look forward to.

When we are in pain or ill we often stop trying new things or taking risks. Our comfort zone shrinks. Our confidence and desire to try new things shrinks with it.

Once we realise this has happened, we need to take a few small and gentle steps to widen our horizons.

Always remember to take baby steps. 'Plan and pace' your activities then your comfort and confidence will grow.

The main message for this New Year is to keep learning and be open to new possibilities and new choices – and just go for them!

Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life.


Seven suggestions on how to grow your comfort and confidence

1. Think of new projects and areas of interest to investigate to replace those you may have lost. Include contact with other people if at all possible.

2. Try to include some physical activities, singing, swimming, stretching, gentle exercise and generally moving more.

3. Instead of saying, "I can't do that", say instead,"I'll give it a go".

4. Never mind if it makes you feel a little anxious at first, this is normal. Let your desire to do what you want to do overcome the anxiety.

5. Recall an achievement you are particularly proud of, and think about how you coped with that. Recall your success next time you're faced with a challenging task. It will help to build your confidence and self esteem.

6. Set yourself some simple goals that are within easy reach so that you can achieve success often and easily. Make some longer term goals to give yourself something to aim for in the future.

7. Take SMALL steps. Big projects are a series of small objectives and goals. Remember that every journey starts with just one step.

Find out more about planning, pacing and goal setting...
Pacing information From our website
Pacing Workbook From our Shop
Jan's best selling Pain Relief Book and CD From our Shop
There's a section on finding and setting goals in our Pacing Workbook
Step 1 of your goals. Your Goals worksheet
Step 2 of your goals. Your Goal Achiever worksheet

 

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The courses is called Conscious Process and is available as an on-line course and as an MP3 download.

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See Linda Hall's other website at:
audiomeditation.co.uk

 

All of Jan's CDs have been voted top relaxation CDs by people such as BackCare.org, Holland and Barrett and Woman's Weekly Magazine. Full details from our Shop

	Get A Good Night's Sleep! Our CD is rated the top sleep CD by Woman's Weekly, it really does work, sleep virtually guaranteed. Download CD or book, including the CD
	Our highly recommended Pain Relief Without Drugs CD is ideal for anyone with pain. The first track is a short talk by Jan, which is followed by five different truly relaxing tracks. Download CD or book, including the CD
	Choose 'Relax & Release your Pain' for lovely relaxation tracks plus self-management tips for pain relief. Download CD
	'Perfect Relaxation' is just what its name says. Eight different tracks of perfect relaxation. Explore a tropical paradise, take a walk by the sea, relax by a stream or discover your own secret hideaway. Download CD
	And, of course, our popular 'Pacing for Pain Relief Workbook' for just £3.00. Download

Jan's CDs always include simple techniques for breathing for pain relief. Also, of course, there are tracks for pure relaxation using visualisation and relaxation techniques. All you need to do is listen to Jan's soothing voice and your pain and tension will float away!

Go to our Shop to download or buy CDs or books.
 

We have lots of goodies for you.

Click the links below for some really useful downloads.

• 'How to Find a Diagnosis' tips and checklist download
• NEW! Practical Tips for Pain Relief PDF
• NEW! Panic and anxiety attacks PDF
• Your 'How to Be as Well as Possible - Every Day' worksheet
• Your 'Affirmations/Mood Changers/Feel-good Words' worksheet
• Relaxation Collection 1. Visualisation & relaxation techniques
• Relaxation Collection 2. Relaxation & relief from stress and pain
• Step 1 of your goals. Your Goals worksheet
• Step 2 of your goals. Your Goal Achiever worksheet
• Log 1: Diary of your pain levels
• Log 2: How feelings & activities affect your pain

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