As seen on http://ctchallenge.org

For those who have experienced health and other challenges this past year (or years), the expression “Happy New Year!” certainly takes on a different connotation.

I believe the phrase “new normal” has surfaced and stuck for many reasons and is a valid way to look at the future.  When folks consider what life will be like going forward in the new year…  after losing their steady income, during or after being treated for a life threatening disease, like cancer, or after the death of a loved one…. no matter what, it simply isn’t going to be a familiar “happy new year”.

However, just by acknowledging that fact and helping family and friends understand things are different- maybe good, maybe not so good, but definitely different, can open up new possibilities to create joy in a new (but not like any other) year. 

In my exercise practice, I suggest my clients take a few minutes to list the physical activities they still can do (and like to do), versus the things they cannot do or can’t do the same way.  It is amazing how empowering it can feel to see how long your “can do” list gets and how it can help to create a “new normal” for individuals whose lives have changed forever.

I wish you the best of everything in your new year!

Explore posts in the same categories: Active Living, Cancer and Exercise, Main Your comments will appear immediately, but I reserve the right to delete innapropriate comments.

-->