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JANUARY 12

ATTITUDE

PHYSICAL BALANCE

Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.

William James

My attitude can and does affect my physical health, well-being, and life balance. I discovered this from the very beginning of recovery, when I was first trying to live without the use of addictive medications to help me through my day. I realized that my pain and the way it affected the other areas of my own health were often the result of the attitude that I had about life and my pain. By shifting my attitude I have the ability to actually improve my own health.

When I am not feeling well, whether as a result of my pain or simply because of a cold or flu, I have the ability to make things better or worse for myself based on my attitude. If I happen to be sick on a given day and cannot or should not go to work, I can either be depressed and obsess about this feeling too much—just like my old behavior—or I can use the time to get caught up on reading something that will inspire me in my recovery.

My attitude affects my health and physical balance. I remember that a positive attitude results in my feeling and being healthier.