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"Quality of life"......a gift that just keeps on giving.

Aging Well | Last Active: Feb 26, 2021 | Replies (242)
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@ess77

You know, @gingerw, I understand this need for organization and how that is truly giving yourself a "Quality of Life" gift. I'm actually much the same. I don't do well in chaos, or what in my mind appears as chaos.

That's been a real issue the last several years as my son was very ill and my focus was with him. Before that, for many years before her death, I was my mother's "caregiver". Add the focus on my health now and my organization abilities have and are suffering. That's partly why I'm so thrilled w/this thread. It's helped my focus, gently guiding me to address my needs.

And, as Mayo helps me with my issues, if I can keep on a level ride, reduce the ups and downs, I learn better health management skills - physical, mental, emotional....l'm better able to organize my life. It's a crazy circular living.

Thank you for your help in this personal process. I have a feeling many of us need this to improve our lives.
Blessings. elizabeth

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jan 28, 2021

Elizabeth - As I recovered from the MAC infection in my lungs and the accompanying antibiotic regimen, it finally hit me that I am not superwoman and I cannot do it all. Also, that I quite possibly will not live forever. I had already found these wonder friends at Mayo Connect, and started to look more deeply at issues other than my lungs.
That led me on 2 QoL paths last year - getting my home under control and getting my pain managed. It was truly "baby steps" at first - one shelf or drawer a day with the organizing, one new stretch or exercises per session from the therapist. It is still baby steps many days, but so satisfying.
One thing I love to do is read, and as I began applying more mindfulness in other areas, it spilled over there. So this year, I have added mindful variety to my reading. Every other book is a new author, every third a non-fiction...it has really got me thinking and seeing things differently.
Baby steps!
Sue

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