Hi lovelies,

We often assume that accidents only happen to others but nobody knows what is around the corner. If you’ve been involved in an accident or you’ve sustained injuries and you’re on the road to recovery, it’s essential to practise self-care. Here are some tips to help you bounce back and prioritize health and wellbeing. 

Minimize stress by seeking advice and support
Recovering from an injury or a serious accident can impact several areas of your life. You might be worried about work, your finances and your health. If you’ve been through a tough time, the last thing you need is to be worrying about your entitlement to sick leave or how you’re going to pay for medical bills. Seek practical advice from experts and don’t hesitate to reach out to friends and family members for help and support. You can get a free consultation for your personal injury case if you’re making a claim following an accident that wasn’t your fault and friends and relatives can help out with jobs around the house, shopping and childcare. Speak to your boss if you’re concerned about work. There may be steps you can take to make life easier once you are able to start working again, for example, working from home rather than commuting and doing half-days to begin with. 

Give yourself time to heal and recover
Many of us are used to living our lives at a hundred miles per hour. We put pressure on ourselves to be in lots of different places on the same day and we’re not unfamiliar with endless to-do lists. When it comes to healing and recovery, it’s critical to allow yourself time to build strength and to process what has happened and how it has affected you both mentally and physically. Nobody is superhuman and if you try and walk before you can run and get back to ‘normal’ too quickly, you could do more harm than good. Take every day as it comes and don’t put too much pressure on yourself. It can be beneficial to set goals but always ensure that they are realistic. 

Listen to your body
Everybody is unique and people recover at a different pace. Some people might struggle with certain physical tasks or experience mental challenges years after being involved in an accident while others will heal very quickly. Listen to your body, allow yourself to experience emotions and understand that there will be highs and lows. Don’t get frustrated with yourself if you have a bad day after a good day when things were looking up. Take time out if you’re tired, you’re in pain or you’re feeling mentally drained and move at your own pace. 

Accidents, illnesses and injuries can take their toll on both physical and mental health. If you’re currently on the road to recovery, it’s crucial to look after yourself. Seek advice to help you manage practical tasks and deal with the fallout of your accident, let friends and family provide help and support and give yourself time to recover. There is no set time frame or right or wrong way to heal. Move at your pace and don’t put too much pressure on yourself.