{"id":323,"date":"2024-02-12T07:27:07","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T08:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rainbowcolornursery.com\/?p=323"},"modified":"2024-03-12T13:55:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T13:55:50","slug":"uplifting-activities-to-do-while-recovering-in-bed-part-4-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.rainbowcolornursery.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/12\/uplifting-activities-to-do-while-recovering-in-bed-part-4-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Uplifting Activities to Do While Recovering in Bed (Part 4\/5)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This post is part of a series on my recovery journey from a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture<\/strong><\/a>, which left me bed bound for nearly a year. In this article, I will share some uplifting activities to do while recovering in bed. You can also find more tips, resources and fun suggestions at the end of the post<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n

Pin to Your Recovery & Healing Boards:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Disclaimer<\/strong>: Knee injuries and surgeries, or any surgery for that matter, varies widely from person to person. Your age, lifestyle, weight, circumstances, medications, comorbidities, allergies and other issues can impact your recovery timeline, as well as the tools and methods required. They should be adapted for YOU.<\/em><\/p>\n

This article, and the resources or suggestions provided within, are based on MY own personal experiences with a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture, as a person with many chronic illnesses. They are meant for educational purposes and not to be substituted for medical advice. Please consult your own medical provider before trying anything out.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This post also contains affiliate links. It will cost you nothing to click on them. I will get a small referral fee from purchases you make, which helps with the maintenance of this blog (approx. $100\/month). Thank you!<\/p>\n

Items with a star \u2b50 next to them are resources I’ve personally tried and would recommend!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1. Journaling – There are a Hundred & One Ways to Do it<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Many people find journaling therapeutic<\/a> (Smyth, J. M. et al., 2018), and it can be one of the most uplifting activities to do while recovering in bed from surgery. You can use it to sort through the chaos of thoughts and emotions that are bound to arise with such a major life event. You can also use it to document your healing journey, capture the small wins, or even vent with no holds barred. There are also many ways to journal, depending on your personality and preference. Let\u2019s take a look at some of these!<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou can use #journaling to sort through the chaos of thoughts & emotions, and to document your #HealingJourney, capture the #SmallWins, or even vent with no holds barred.\u201d #KneeSurgery #disabled<\/em>
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A Good Old Traditional Diary<\/h3>\n

When I was young, I used to keep a daily diary. I happened to find these diaries many years later, and they gave me many good laughs. Oh, the trivial problems of being a teenager. I also found ones I had written as a child, and it brought a smile to my face.<\/p>\n

Journaling captures the essence of daily life and records our personal growth. That process is so gentle that we often don’t even realise how much we’ve changed as time passes. When you read them at a later point in life, I guarantee you will wish you that you had written more diary entries.<\/p>\n

Types of Personal Notebooks & Diaries:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

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