“I’m Too Busy!”

By: Anne Snider, RN, BSN

Nurse Manager, Partial Hospital Program

Many of us have a tendency to put our own needs on hold.  We may think that, “oh, this will pass” or “I just don’t have time to be sick”.  We all face demands, be they with work or school or family.  Unfortunately, left unattended, our difficulties often times mount instead of pass.  But, we all know that we can’t be for others what we would like until we are healthy for ourselves. 

OK, you might say, but how do I do that? 

There are a few easy steps that can help get us started and keep us on the right track.

1.      Get enough sleep.  8 hours is great, 6 is a good start.

2.       Eat a balanced diet.  (www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/foodgroups.html)

3.       Exercise even if it is just a walk around the block.

4.       Take time out for leisure.  Even if that is a half hour a day to read a book or magazine or pick up a hobby we haven’t done for a while or watch a favorite TV show or listen to music.

So you say “Well, yeah, that’s common sense.  If I could do those things, I would”.  If you find that you just can’t get yourself started, give us a call.  We offer help for many different issues that can fit into many different schedules that can assist in getting you back on track to taking care of yourselves and your loved ones.