Cancer And The Self-Contract
johndabell I was recently asked how I motivate myself on the days when I don’t really feel like going for a walk outside. It’s a good question because it gets to…
Cancer
Being A Hope-aholic
Hello, my name is John and I’m a hope-aholic. It has been 2 minutes since my last hopeful thought. “Hope-aholic” (n.). Someone who never loses hope and has an unshakable…
Cancer And Being Positive
I’ve often heard and read people on social media saying something along the lines that a positive attitude won’t cure cancer. No it won’t. I don’t actually know anyone that…
Cancer And Time Toxicity
For cancer patients, time is of the essence. In my case, with incurable cancer, time feels particularly precious as it is limited. I suppose that’s the same for us all…
Cancer, Good News And Maintaining An Even Strain
What do you do when you get some good news? Punch the air? Jump for joy? Open a bottle of bubbly? Probably all three and who can blame you?! The…
Cancer And Nursing Care
I’m guessing that most patients hold nurses in relatively high esteem. Without them, the system grinds to a halt. Nurses are often referred to as ‘angels’ or ‘heroes’ with superpowers…
Cancer And Thought Terminating Clichés
It is what it is. I heard that when I was first told about my cancer. I still hear it said today. It appears to be a cultural response to…
Good Cancer Citizenship
What does good cancer citizenship look like? For me, this all about serving others and self-improvement, a bit like good citizenship but with a specific focus. It is an active…
Cancer And Micawberian Optimism
When you have cancer then it’s important to adopt a positive outlook. It helps to be stubborn. It helps to be a contrarian and an outlier. It helps to have…
Cancer, Self-Talk And Higher Optimism
How do you master your inner dialogue after an incurable cancer diagnosis? You don’t – you just learn to be less afraid, root yourself in hope, pump the positives, slog…