top of page

Today is Therapeutic Thursday!


It's Jess McBez here and I want to talk about such a positive change in my mental, physical and emotional well-being these past few weeks with just some small adaptations to my life.



I experienced my Type A Aortic Dissection almost 4 1/2 years ago and healing and recovery has been slow. I attempted to go back to teaching half time (I was a Grade 2/3 Teacher) but it did not work out.


As a Teacher I know that structure and a daily schedule is so important for keeping the children on task and in routine. However, I lacked such routine in my own home life as I continue to rest and heal.


So, last week, when my own two children returned to school and a routine, I decided that I too needed to get on track with a schedule! And boy oh boy! Why didn't I do it sooner? I am such a planner and doing this new schedule has been a game changer! I focus on myself after I get the kids off to school

and do my meditation and yoga (even for 20 minutes). I then make a list for the day of what needs to get done around the house and also plan for a lot of little rests in between. The photo below is of my own Daily Motivational Journal that I self-published in 2022 to help me stay on track, but I got out of the habit of using it! Until last week!


What I have learned with my new routine is that it is so important to not think you have to be busy all of the time. As Aortic Disease survivors, rest is so important!


This article, Health Benefits of Having a Routine from Northwestern Medicine, discusses many reasons why it is so important to have a routine to keep our health in check. We know that our health is often our number one focus, so give the article a look!


Do you have a daily routine or schedule and do you find that it helps keep your mental, physical and emotional health in check? Because I sure do and wish I had thought about this sooner!

 
 
 

Comments


Our Sponsors
RFTH background removed white outline PNG.png

Rock from the Heart's mission is to proactively educate people about aortic and heart valve disease, bridge the gap between impacted families and the support they need, connect those diagnosed with vital resources, and inspire all through the healing power of music.  

Doherty, Cella, Keane LLP is a national law firm solely focused on Social Security disability benefits. With over 40 years of expertise, their skilled attorneys guide clients through every stage of the process, from initial applications to appeals. The firm is highly experienced in representing individuals with aortic dissections and related conditions, ensuring specialized, compassionate advocacy. Operating on a contingency basis, they provide peace of mind with no fees unless benefits are awarded. Trust DCK Law for reliable and dedicated representation in this critical area.

Heart Valve Voice US, a patient advocacy, nonprofit organization, provides patients with a united voice to improve health for people living with heart valve disease by advocating for early detection, meaningful support, and timely access to appropriate treatment for all people affected by heart valve disease. Heart Valve Voice works with people living with heart valve disease, clinicians and other experts, and other patient service and advocacy organizations to identify barriers to improving health for people living with valve disease and advocates for change to enhance health.

Hope Ambassador

 

Would you like to spread hope, create awareness, and provide support with us?

Survivor Series

Share your amazing story of survival, or as a caregiver, with the community. 

Patient Awareness Posters

If you would like to have these in your doctor’s office, please click the Sign-Up button.

  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • X
  • LinkedIn

 

Aortic Hope P.O. Box 17 Abingdon, MD 21009

bottom of page