Taking Care Of Number One: Are You Paying Enough Attention To Your Wellbeing?

Many of us are guilty of putting others first. It’s wonderful to be thoughtful, kind, and caring, but none of us can afford to underestimate the importance of looking after our bodies and minds. If you’re not looking after number one, it’s time to make a few changes. Here are some simple ways you can put your health and wellbeing first.

 

Using your intuition and asking for help

When it comes to your health, it’s often really useful to use your intuition. Nobody knows you better than you do, so if something doesn’t feel right, or you don’t feel yourself, don’t hesitate to seek advice. Have you been feeling low? Have you got a pain that won’t go away? Are you finding it hard to remember things? Often, these symptoms will be nothing to worry about, but it’s always best to err on the side of caution. If there are problems, early intervention is almost always the best course of action.

 

Spotting potential red flags to your wellbeing

Unless you’ve been to medical school, it’s unlikely that you’ll have an encyclopaedic knowledge of signs and symptoms that are linked to potentially serious illnesses. Nobody is asking you to study or spend hours reading health guides, but it is beneficial to be wary of symptoms that may indicate problems.

Often, when we feel under the weather, there’s no cause for alarm, but in other instances, it’s wise to get help. Look out for symptoms such as tremors and memory loss, which may indicate Parkinson’s disease or dementia with Lewy bodies, chest pain, which can point to heart disease and changes in your weight and bowel habits, tiredness and abnormal lumps and swelling, which may be linked to cancer.

There is information about Lewy body treatment, cancer diagnosis and signs of heart disease online, but it’s always best to ask your doctor if you have any concerns at all. Even if there is no cure available, spotting the signs early could still have an incredibly positive impact.

 

 

Prioritizing prevention

You often hear doctors and dentists talking about the importance of prioritizing prevention over cure. It’s not always possible to prevent health problems, but making changes to your lifestyle and making the right decisions can help to reduce the risk of illness.

Try and take steps to protect your body and mind and improve your general health. Eat well, exercise on a regular basis, talk about any issues you have and don’t be afraid to see a doctor if you have concerns.

If you have family history of serious health issues, such as dementia, heart disease or depression, it’s particularly important to pay attention to your health. It’s also important to look after yourself. Make sure you get enough sleep, take time out to rest, have fun or do things you enjoy, and surround yourself with positive, supportive people.

 

Are you one of those people who is always running around after children or caring for friends or relatives? If you’re always putting others first, it’s time to pay more attention to number one. It’s so important to prioritize your health and wellbeing. Look after yourself, and put your wellbeing first; be wary of potential health issues, and don’t ever hesitate to seek advice if you’re worried.