Harnessing the power of the mind may not be easy, but it is something everyone can learn to do. Once you catch yourself—and that is the key, catching the thought—you can decide to think or believe something better.
A cancer diagnosis often invites us to make meaningful changes in how we live, care for ourselves, and spend our energy. Yet recognizing the need for change is only the beginning. The more challenging—and often more important—work is discerning what changes will truly support our healing and then finding a sustainable way to begin.