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If you or a loved one struggle to walk, stand, or reach, remaining mobile can be difficult. While it is very tempting to give up, staying in bed all day is something you should never do. A pessimistic attitude only makes matters worse and can cause you to forgo the many benefits of even minimal movement.

The Mentality of Giving Up

When you are homebound, it can be easy to adopt the mindset of literally being bound to your home. Whether this is a comfortable armchair or your bed, emerging from such a self-styled nest can be difficult. When negative thoughts and feelings of hopelessness take center stage in your mind, doing anything can become seemingly impossible. If you can hardly move, why should you bother to look presentable, put on shoes, or get to a medical appointment? Hopelessness combined with little or no movement can possibly lead to depression.

The Importance of Movement

Bedsores directly lead to nearly 60,000 deaths a year. Fortunately, it is possible to move yourself to a better outlook and a better life. Add more movement to your day. Even limited movement can have many mental and physical benefits. Movement boosts mood, lowers blood pressure, and improves the function of every major organ system. As you move more today than you did yesterday, you will set yourself on a path towards feeling and looking better. Getting to a physical therapy appointment can give you safe ways to add more movement to your day.

The Slow, Sure Path to Success

There is no time like the present to get on a slow, sure path to success. If you are unable to make it to a professional movement specialist, there are still many ways to move more today. If you currently spend your days lying in bed, try sitting up for a while. Even if you are sitting in bed, you are using different muscles to support your body. You can also periodically perform arm lifts or hand squeezes. If you sit for hours, increase your energy with some easy chair exercises.

While moving, leave any pessimistic attitudes in the dust. When you chose to be optimistic, you can enjoy more energy and a body that functions optimally. Whether you are moving from lying to sitting or sitting to standing, adding more movement to your day is a good move for your mind and body.

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