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Even the healthiest people don’t always have the time or energy to do everything they’d like to do, and that can be even more frustrating when you have COPD. You may be inclined to fight against your limitations, but ignoring them won’t make them go away, and the fight may leave you feeling even more drained, physically and emotionally.
Giving up certain things or activities may seem like an unwarranted sacrifice at first, but actually your COPD symptoms provide the perfect opportunity to decide what’s really important to you. If you’re like most people, there are probably a lot of things in your life — from physical items like furniture or collectibles to obligations of your time — that are there mainly because you’ve gotten accustomed to them being there, not because you have any particular attachment to them. This is your chance to identify the clutter in your life and do a good spring cleaning. You may be surprised at how much better you feel, especially mentally and emotionally, after you’ve cut out the things that mean the least to you.
Even after you’ve cleared your life of the things that don’t matter to you much, you still may feel over-extended. This is where pacing comes in. Here are some tips to help you organize your day:
1) Don’t rush around. Whenever possible, try to maintain a steady pace.
2) Don’t set your expectations too high. If anything, set the things you want to accomplish in the middling range; that way, you can do more if you have extra energy, and that can be a tremendous mental boost.
3) Don’t try to do two high-energy things back to back. Allow for a rest period in between tasks.
4) Don’t try to do something immediately after eating. Digestion takes a lot of your body’s energy, so you should try to rest for at least 20 minutes after a meal — longer if you’ve had a big meal.
5) Do arrange your schedule so the most important things get done first. Less important things can wait for another day if necessary.
6) Do ask family and friends for help, especially with tasks that require bending or lifting.
7) Do use the most comfortable position for each thing you have to do. Sitting takes less energy than standing, for example, so do as much as you can from a sitting position.
8) Do take advantage of your medications’ benefits by planning to do important tasks right after taking your medicine, when you’re likely to feel at your best.
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Giving up certain things or activities may seem like an unwarranted sacrifice at first, but actually your COPD symptoms provide the perfect opportunity to decide what’s really important to you. If you’re like most people, there are probably a lot of things in your life — from physical items like furniture or collectibles to obligations of your time — that are there mainly because you’ve gotten accustomed to them being there, not because you have any particular attachment to them. This is your chance to identify the clutter in your life and do a good spring cleaning. You may be surprised at how much better you feel, especially mentally and emotionally, after you’ve cut out the things that mean the least to you.
Even after you’ve cleared your life of the things that don’t matter to you much, you still may feel over-extended. This is where pacing comes in. Here are some tips to help you organize your day:
1) Don’t rush around. Whenever possible, try to maintain a steady pace.
2) Don’t set your expectations too high. If anything, set the things you want to accomplish in the middling range; that way, you can do more if you have extra energy, and that can be a tremendous mental boost.
3) Don’t try to do two high-energy things back to back. Allow for a rest period in between tasks.
4) Don’t try to do something immediately after eating. Digestion takes a lot of your body’s energy, so you should try to rest for at least 20 minutes after a meal — longer if you’ve had a big meal.
5) Do arrange your schedule so the most important things get done first. Less important things can wait for another day if necessary.
6) Do ask family and friends for help, especially with tasks that require bending or lifting.
7) Do use the most comfortable position for each thing you have to do. Sitting takes less energy than standing, for example, so do as much as you can from a sitting position.
8) Do take advantage of your medications’ benefits by planning to do important tasks right after taking your medicine, when you’re likely to feel at your best.
Thanks to Kevin Felner,MD, and Meg Schneider
Email: service@oxygencare.cn
Tel:86-0755-23733851
Add: Building B, LC Hi-tech Park, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China
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