Recognizing that you have to make some changes in your lifestyle is the first step to better health. Learn why changes don't occur overnight; and why slow, gradual change leads to long-term change.
Wanting to change some of your behaviors is not the same as being ready to make those changes. Answer a few questions to test your readiness to change.
Changing lifestyle behaviors can be difficult. Learn how to meet your large, long-term lifestyle health goals by dividing them into small, manageable steps.
Learn how to recognize those things that prevent you from meeting your goals.
Following these few suggestions will help you reach your long-terms goals.
Learn how to use SMART goal setting to help you create a plan that fits into your life for making healthy lifestyle changes.
Understand that making a lifestyle change is not easy and that you may feel your motivation slip. Watch this video to learn different ways to keep motivated in working toward your healthy lifestyle change goals.
Understand the importance of having sources of support to reach out to when making lifestyle changes and learn the different places where that support may be found.
Watch this clip to hear Mike's story as he discusses his past and the difficulties of being overweight, leading to what motivated him to make changes to his eating and exercise behaviors helping him successfully reach and maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Watch this to understand how to become a positive self-manager, the importance of learning about your chronic disease, and the importance of working with your healthcare team to help you cope day to day.
Watch this to understand Self-Care Strategies, the importance of being an active self-care manager and working with your healthcare team to develop a treatment plan.
Watch this to prepare for Doctor's appointments, how to get the most out of your healthcare appointments, and important questions to ask your healthcare provider.
You're going to see a doctor soon, and you want to make the most of your appointment. But are you sure you're ready? Before you visit your doctor, it helps to prepare. These tips will help.
Sometimes you need to talk to your doctor about things that make you feel embarrassed or uncomfortable. And that can be hard. But your relationship with your doctor is personal. Your doctor knows how to discuss these things and can give you the care you need. Here are some tips to help you open up.
Watch this to help manage your medications, the importance of taking your medications as prescribed, and ask healthcare provider questions about side effects to taking your medications.
Watch this to understand day to day management of your overall health, the importance of making healthy food choices and getting regular physical activity.
Watch this to understand how to set goals to take control of your health, and talk to your healthcare provider about the goals you are trying to set.
Watch this to find ways to stay positive as you face the challenges of being diagnosed with a chronic disease, the importance of taking control of your health and finding a support network.
Watch this to find strategies to be a successful caregiver, the importance of taking care of yourself as well as your loved one, and the importance of learning about the condition your loved one is living with.
Watch this to find ways to reach out and get support to deal with living with a chronic disease, family, friends, and community groups can be a source of ongoing support, work with healthcare team to help manage your self-care.
Do you have trouble staying on task? Do you put off doing important things? Are you overwhelmed by your commitments? If so, you have a problem with time management. It can cause big problems in your daily life. But you can manage your time in better ways.
A lot of people have trouble expressing feelings openly and honestly. A lack of "assertiveness" may keep you from speaking up for yourself. Others can fail to consider your feelings. They may take advantage of you. This causes social problems. And it can hold you back at school or at work. Learning to be more assertive will help you in life.
If you're always stressed and unhappy in your job, you may be dealing with "burnout." It's a type of work-related exhaustion. It can involve your body and your mind. It can rob you of the satisfaction of a job well done.
When you're a caregiver, you often help with doctor's appointments. You'll need to make sure the person you're caring for gets the most out of their appointment. Before a visit, it's good to prepare. These tips will help.
We all know that an active lifestyle is important for good health. But finding the motivation to exercise can be tough. Even if you're active, you may have a loved one who doesn't exercise. Here's how you can help your loved one get up and get on the path to better fitness.
If you care for a loved one who lives an hour or more away, you're a long-distance caregiver. Caring from a distance can be hard for you and for your loved one. But you can do it successfully. These tips will help.
You're the caregiver for a family member or friend. You deal with pressures that most people don't understand. You've put your own life plans on hold. You may feel exhausted, overwhelmed and even frustrated or angry. But it's important to remember to take care of yourself, too. Here are some simple things that can make a difference.
