Tips to Stay Grounded
- Singer Alicia Keys recently shared how she’s been trying to stay grounded during the COVID-19 pandemic; she says she’s been spending time practicing music, reading, and focusing on being grateful and managing her time.
- Emotional well-being is a very important step in someone’s cancer journey. Studies show that patients who are able to stay positive typically see better treatment results.
- Experts tell SurvivorNet that a way for patients to stay positive is by doing activities they enjoy.
In a recent interview with Vogue, Keys discussed how she’s been trying to de-stress and cope with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and offered some helpful tips with all of us. According to Keys, she’s been focusing more time on activities that bring her joy and calm her such as reading and practicing music. Additionally, the singer-songwriter is making it a point to focus on her inner emotions and coping. This includes managing her time better, understanding her worth, and embracing gratitude as much as she can.
Read MoreWhy Emotional Well-Being is Important
While fighting cancer, it’s easy to only focus on treatment. However, prioritizing emotional well-being is just as important through one’s cancer journey. Studies prove that patients who are able to stay positive and feel uplifted during treatment see better results. So, Keys’ advice on how she stays centered could really help those dealing with overwhelming emotions such as anxiety, sadness, or anger.
For those battling cancer, doing activities you love can sometimes bring some much-needed positivity into your day. Whether it's a picnic with friends, hike in the great outdoors, or simply sitting down with a great book. No matter what you choose, these activities can really help you with your mindset and attitude.
“We know from good studies that emotional health is associated with survival, meaning better quality of life is associated with better outcomes," Dr. Dana Chase, a gynecologic oncologist at Arizona Oncology, told SurvivorNet in a previous interview. "So working on your emotional health, your physical well-being, your social environment [and] your emotional well-being are important and can impact your survival. If that's related to what activities you do that bring you joy, then you should try to do more of those activities."
Dr. Dana Chase encourages those facing cancer to find moments of joy during treatment
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