Forum Discussion
Having an Aha moment!
On this breast cancer "journey" would anyone like to share their Aha moment, that helped them decide to change tracks and reassess how they are doing life?
I would have to say my aha moment was more of a journey than one “ moment” but it started early when I was diagnosed and overwhelmed with shock , I was having various scans and didn’t know if my cancer was stage 4 or not ( it turned out to be stage 2 , phew!) ,
I have always been a multi tasker who had trouble saying “ no” but I immediately started shedding responsibilities.
I was a board member of a voluntary organisation that had been taking up a lot of my time and when I tendered my resignation they said “ why don’t you take a 12 months period of leave “ . I said “ no” this is my decision”.
I learnt then that most people won’t argue with someone who has cancer.
I also cleared my work diary for 3 months ( I am semi retired so could go that) and ditched all engagements I felt were non essential.
As I progressed through treatment I found myself thinking “ how will this help my physical and mental well being” when considering what to do (or not.)
I started a diet and seeing an exercise physiologist and improved my physical state .
I am now 14 months post mastectomy and 3 months post DIEP reconstruction and continue to be a little bit selfish but also to cherish the good things in my life and try not to sweat the unimportant things.
I have always been a multi tasker who had trouble saying “ no” but I immediately started shedding responsibilities.
I was a board member of a voluntary organisation that had been taking up a lot of my time and when I tendered my resignation they said “ why don’t you take a 12 months period of leave “ . I said “ no” this is my decision”.
I learnt then that most people won’t argue with someone who has cancer.
I also cleared my work diary for 3 months ( I am semi retired so could go that) and ditched all engagements I felt were non essential.
As I progressed through treatment I found myself thinking “ how will this help my physical and mental well being” when considering what to do (or not.)
I started a diet and seeing an exercise physiologist and improved my physical state .
I am now 14 months post mastectomy and 3 months post DIEP reconstruction and continue to be a little bit selfish but also to cherish the good things in my life and try not to sweat the unimportant things.