Chronic conditions narrow your view of possibilities.

That is why it is crucial to audit your thoughts.

Here is 5 ways to audit your thoughts: (thread)

Chronic conditions create a scarcity mindset by placing limitations on life. What was once possible is no longer. This can have a cascade effect if magnified through a lens of pain and frustration.

Which results in a narrow view of your situation.

Try these 5 things to gain perspective and move towards a new mindset - one that accounts for constraints. But doesn't discount future possibilities.

Journal

• It is free

• Aides in self discovery

• Can become therapeutic

Write a list of what is still possible for you living with the condition

• What haven't you lost the ability to do?

• What can you begin doing today?

• Which of those items is exciting?
  

Talk/read/watch others who are living a full life with chronic conditions

• Find new mentors

• Adopt their positive habits

• Learn from their experience how to improve yourself

Practice mindfulness/meditate

• Watch your thoughts and let them pass

• Notice which thoughts trigger you

• Understand the trigger and let it go

Spend on improving your condition

• Health Care - like specialists and PT

• Food and supplements

• Helpful gadgets

Try these 5 things and watch your life improve through taking positive actions.