The Try Rule Helps to Deal Well with Multiple Illnesses

I use the word try because it puts less pressure on me when managing my Diabetes, Celiac Disease, Depression and Anxiety. I learned about the power of words from Elder Gary Robson. He said that our words are like medicine. They can heal us or they can hurt us. Therefore, I try to be mindful of the words I use when coping with my health conditions. If I try something new, such as a new exercise routine, I may fail or I may succeed, but either way I persevere. 'Trying' a new exercise routine gives me the courage to do more. 'Trying' gives me the ability to come out of my comfort zone, to face adversity and to grow. I am more likely to exercise, if I focus on 'trying' it just for today, instead of stating "I will do it every day for the next month." When I focus on 'trying' instead of 'doing' I end up exercising more often in the month. The words I use in my self-talk are medicine.

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