Topic Overview
Good health requires a positive attitude. It's up to you to decide to make the
most of things when you are faced with health challenges. This attitude-a
good-health mind-set-doesn't just happen. It takes work, every day.
The following tips will help you enjoy
a "good-health attitude":footnote 1
- Focus on your abilities instead of your disabilities.
- Focus on your strengths instead of your weaknesses.
- Break down activities into small tasks that you can
manage.
- Incorporate fitness and nutrition into your daily
routines.
- Develop methods to minimize and manage
stress.
- Balance rest with activity.
- Develop a support
system of family, friends, and health professionals.
References
Citations
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (2010). Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis. Available online: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Osteoarthritis/default.asp.
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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerKathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerLisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
Current as ofJuly 26, 2016
Current as of:
July 26, 2016
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (2010). Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis. Available online: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info/Osteoarthritis/default.asp.