Affirmations are positive declarations that may have a transformative effect on attitude and perspecitive with bone loss. Words of wisdom often inspire and motivate. Do you have words of wisdom or an affirmation that has been helpful? Original insprations are most welcome! If quoting, please include the source. Thank you.
Often, words of wisdom and affirmations have brought me through a stressful time. Hoping these words will bring what you need. Please feel free to share.
"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places" Ernest Hemmingway
You're only as strong as the weakest link.
"Resilience is the ability to recover from the punch and land on your feet, or on your butt, or whatever supports you at the time. To cultivate your physical resilience, you must have the mental resilience that comes from a place called "HOPE". (author: Rosalind Joffe)
"Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength."
"Worry is like a rocking chair -- it keeps you moving but doesn't get you anywhere."
Both quotes from Corrie Ten Boom and serve as reminders to me, a professional worrier.
ejoyce
~ The greatest part of our happiness depends on our dispositions, not our circumstances. ~ Martha Washington
These are al l so insiring, thank you especially to ejoyce, worry is a real past time for me!
From NOF's "Staying Power" kit. Also on NOF blog.
I have osteoporosis, and I know that it's beatable and treatable.
I plan to live a long and healthy life. Having strong bones is important in achieving this goal, and I am willing and able to do what it takes.
I stay focused on my strengths. Knowing that I have strengths motivates me to do my best every day for my health and well being.
I think positive thoughts about my physical and emotional health. I seek out and choose to have friendships with people who support me. Having strong, positive relationships keeps me healthy.
I exercise regularly. My bones and entire body appreciate my effort. I become stronger and more flexible each day.
I forgive myself for past unhealthy behaviors and focus on the things I can do now. I know that what I do today brings strength to my body and soul.
I reward myself in healthy ways. One of my favorite activities is to take walks by myself or with a friend several times a week. I can focus on the beauty of nature or on pleasurable conversations while I do something positive for myself.
My bone health is worth my time and attention. I love myself enough to take good care of my health.
My bones are an essential part of my body. Bones give shape to my body, and they support and protect my internal organs. I respect and care for my bones and treat them well.
I am careful with movements and activities. I care enough about my bones to protect them.
I welcome people into my life, and strangers become friends. Osteoporosis does not isolate nor keep me from having relationships with friends and family.
I approach the future one day at a time, and I remember to appreciate each day as I live it. I feel good about my bones and my health.
I accept help graciously and positively. Everyone needs a little help from time to time. I am grateful that there are people to help me. And, I help others in turn.
I make my bones stronger by exercising regularly, remembering to get enough calcium and vitamin D and taking my medicine as directed.
When I take my medicine, I visualize it strengthening my spine, hips and other bones in my body. I see strong healthy bones.
I take pleasure in each new day. I plan and take part in activities, gatherings and social events that bring me pleasure. I take pleasure in knowing that I can have strong healthy bones.
When I look in the mirror, I remember to STAND TALL. I feel good about myself.
From the Bible, Isaiah 58:11
"The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched placed, and make your bones strong; and you will be like a watered garden, like a spring of water whose waters never fail."
Thank you for the reminder Kathleen, that . . .
"The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your needs in parched places,"
so whether or not He makes my bones strong, with Him in my life I have what is most important . . .
Re: NOF's "Staying Power" kit
Blown up BIG and hanging on my fridge where I can read it many times a day. What power in those words!!!
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