The following quotes are from people like you who are living with COPD. They are talking about self management and what works for them. Try and go to bed each night feeling you’ve achieved something and if you feel you haven’t then promise (to yourself) to do something tomorrow. Don’t get stuck thinking about what […]
We all have good and bad days. If you have a bad day or an asthma attack take some time to recover before you restart your goal planning and self management. You will soon get back on track. Reflect on how well you have done and focus on the positives. Small steps will still get […]
Goal setting and self management is an ongoing process. You should take time to think about the things and tasks which are important to you. Review and refine your self management plans. Write them down and tick each task as you complete it. Some people like to have reminders of their plans and goals where […]
Break the goal down into small do-able steps and or action plans. Carry out the small do-able steps or action plans. Check how you are doing. Change your plan if necessary. Solve any problems along the way. Reward yourself when your goal is achieved. Set a further goal. Your goals should be:
Goal setting Start with something simple which you can achieve within a short time Goal setting allows you to think about what you want to achieve in the short or long term. Goals give you something to aim towards and help to keep you motivated. First of all ask yourself – What is a reasonable […]
You have started by using this website. There are lots of sections on My Lungs My Life to give you information, advice and support. Take a closer look at each of the lists on the Asthma topics page. You can dip in and out of My Lungs My Life whenever you have a new question […]
Self management is about: Understanding your Asthma and how it affects you. The positive things you can do to improve your health and wellbeing. Small changes can make a big difference. Having the confidence to manage your Asthma day to day. Being able to make informed choices and decisions about your life and health. Including […]
We all have good and bad days. If you have a bad day or a flare up or exacerbation, take some time to recover before you restart your goal planning and self management. You will soon get back on track. Reflect on how well you have done and focus on the positives. Small steps will […]
Goal setting and self management is an ongoing process. You should take time to think about the things and tasks which are important to you. Review and refine your self management plans. Write them down and tick each task as you complete it. Some people like to have reminders of their plans and goals where […]
Break the goal down into small do-able steps and or action plans. Carry out the small do-able steps or action plans. Check how you are doing. Change your plan if necessary. Solve any problems along the way. Reward yourself when your goal is achieved. Set a further goal. Your goals should be:
