MDF Magazine Newsletter Issue 60 December 2019

From The
Ringing in the New Year is cause for celebration and for spending time with friends
and family. As glasses are raised and fi reworks explode in the sky, it is important to
recognize the symbolism this holiday brings with it as a time of new beginnings; and
a fresh start also comes with time for refl ection.
How often did you think this past year, “I am doing everything I can but it seems like
my life is falling apart”? Challenges and heartaches in life are unavoidable. When
everything seems to be going wrong, remind yourself of these things:
• This too shall pass.
• There are still some things that are going right. Whatever is going wrong is only
a small percentage of your life.
• You have some control of the situation. Focus on managing what is within your
control.
• Ask for help.
• Much of what is troubling you won’t matter in a few years.
• You can handle tough situations.
• Something good will come out of it. At the very least, it’s likely that you will learn a life lesson.
• Accept what’s out of your control. Investing time and energy in trying to change things you can’t will cause you
to feel helpless and exhausted. Acceptance is one of the best ways to establish resilience.
• You have overcome past diffi culties.
• You need to take care of yourself. Get plenty of rest, have some exercise, eat healthily, and spend some time
doing activities you enjoy.
So, there are at least a few things you can do to help you remain in a positive frame of mind when your life seems
to be falling apart.
That being said, I wish you a magical and blissful holiday. Have a merry Christmas and a prosperous new year!
Thank you to everyone who has supported us this year. Without you the Foundation would not be able to provide
services to our very special members.
Until next year!
Regards
Gerda Brown
Muscular Dystrophy Foundation
We would like to wish you
a peaceful and relaxing Festive Season
and a prosperous New Year.