Jo Johnson
Status
"Moving into 2025
“Nothing happens until something moves.” Albert Einstein
It seems to be in human nature to mark time with holidays and traditions. New Years is a time many of us focus on how we want to effect change on our future selves. If resolutions are proving tough for you, I suggest you consider finding a single word Intention to focus on.
I find it difficult to maintain and succeed typical resolutions such as, eat better or exercise more. If I’m flaring, how can I exercise more or cook better meals? Three years ago, I asked myself “What do I want out of the changes I was proposing to my daily life?” I realized it is better to focus on a single Intention that could positively affect my life. The good thing about an Intention is it just gets stronger as you practice it. Each year when I look back I can see the progress I’ve made and get reminders of habits I have let slip.
My prior Intentions:
KIND: show the same kindness to others that I want to receive in my life. Be kind to myself. Look clerks and people on the sidewalk in the eye and give a pleasant greeting. Hold the door open. Thank others for their kindnesses.
GRACE: the gift of being patient and forgiving with myself and others. Grace allows me to find hope in challenging situations and relationships. Grace recognizes a difficulty but doesn’t let it define me.
RESILIENCE: Focus on pacing and small incremental changes that allow me to improve steadily. Building guilt free rest periods and recovery time allows me to make more gains in the long run. I’m naturally optimistic and Resilience helps me focus on my optimism.
MOVEMENT 2025:
We read often how important movement is to our daily life, especially with RA. I will move forward with physical and mental changes that help me move through my world with less pain, more freedom and a lighter feel. Continue to gently move my body more. Seek out PT when needed. Yoga, Meditation and Reflection are gentle Movements that I know help lighten my outlook. Encourage myself to move past anxious thoughts and on to positive actions. For 2025 I’ll continue with my doctor’s prescribed meds and my own prescribed Movement. In a year, I’ll be able to see how far I have moved!
Happy New Year All! May you all find Hope and Positive Movement in 2025!
Jo
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Status
"Moving into 2025
“Nothing happens until something moves.” Albert Einstein
It seems to be in human nature to mark time with holidays and traditions. New Years is a time many of us focus on how we want to effect change on our future selves. If resolutions are proving tough for you, I suggest you consider finding a single word Intention to focus on.
I find it difficult to maintain and succeed typical resolutions such as, eat better or exercise more. If I’m flaring, how can I exercise more or cook better meals? Three years ago, I asked myself “What do I want out of the changes I was proposing to my daily life?” I realized it is better to focus on a single Intention that could positively affect my life. The good thing about an Intention is it just gets stronger as you practice it. Each year when I look back I can see the progress I’ve made and get reminders of habits I have let slip.
My prior Intentions:
KIND: show the same kindness to others that I want to receive in my life. Be kind to myself. Look clerks and people on the sidewalk in the eye and give a pleasant greeting. Hold the door open. Thank others for their kindnesses.
GRACE: the gift of being patient and forgiving with myself and others. Grace allows me to find hope in challenging situations and relationships. Grace recognizes a difficulty but doesn’t let it define me.
RESILIENCE: Focus on pacing and small incremental changes that allow me to improve steadily. Building guilt free rest periods and recovery time allows me to make more gains in the long run. I’m naturally optimistic and Resilience helps me focus on my optimism.
MOVEMENT 2025:
We read often how important movement is to our daily life, especially with RA. I will move forward with physical and mental changes that help me move through my world with less pain, more freedom and a lighter feel. Continue to gently move my body more. Seek out PT when needed. Yoga, Meditation and Reflection are gentle Movements that I know help lighten my outlook. Encourage myself to move past anxious thoughts and on to positive actions. For 2025 I’ll continue with my doctor’s prescribed meds and my own prescribed Movement. In a year, I’ll be able to see how far I have moved!
Happy New Year All! May you all find Hope and Positive Movement in 2025!
Jo
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About Jo Johnson
- Member Since 2017