How to Stay Positive During Heart Disease Treatment

Smile. Laugh. Feel joy. For women going through heart disease treatment, it can take every ounce of energy just to accomplish these three things. Instead, their minds are focused on the next doctor’s appointment and the next medication they need to ingest.

But there is good news – there are ways for you to learn how to stay positive even during your darkest phases of life.

Meditation and healing

We know what you are thinking: you’ve tried meditation in the past and it hasn’t worked for you. Or maybe your mind has gotten in the way, you’ve been interrupted and you ended up feeling more stressed than when you started.

If this describes you, fear not. There are ways meditation can still help. Start small by just sitting quietly and taking 15 cycles of deep inhalations and deep exhalations. The deeper you exhale, the deeper you will be able to inhale..

After 15 cycles, start breathing normally and then hyper-concentrate on your breath. 

Be one with nature

While you may not have time to spend an hour at the park every day, even the busiest women can get out and enjoy some fresh air. Try taking a 10 minute break to walk down the street or park away far away from the grocery store for some extra time outside. Short moments of movement throughout the day can add up to big results. 

Spend time with friends

Feelings of isolation can quickly lead to depression, so try scheduling a standing date with your closest friends. Meet up at someone’s home to meal prep, go for a walk, or just sit and talk.

Spending time with friends can be one of the best things you can do for your health and happiness. 

Visualization techniques

Visualization techniques are incredibly powerful; elite athletes use them to imagine crossing a finish line before a race even starts. Women going through treatment can do the same with visualization healing techniques. These techniques can be a positive reinforcement on your to staying optimistic.

Try taking a few deep breaths and visualizing your heart getting stronger, your heart healing or your arteries opening up. Your mindset is a powerful part of recovery.