Pain: A Change in Perspective

Albert Einstein once said, “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”

This is true of your pain and symptoms.

The knowledge you have acquired so far has gotten you to where you are today. What shift will need to happen so you can get to where you want to be?

The truth is if you want to end your pain and what you’ve been doing so far hasn’t been working for you, one place to look at is to open your mind to change how you think about your pain.

So, what does pain mean to you?

Pain means different things to each person. For some, pain is seen as an annoyance, something you have to “deal” with or get through. For others, it is something to be scared of and when they’re in pain, they feel powerless or like a victim. 

Some people believe they have nothing to do with the pain at all and that their life was going along “just fine” until the pain showed up to ruin their life. 

There are others that get a sense of significance because when they are in pain, they get more love and attention from their loved ones.

What does getting worse mean? 

For most people, getting worse means, “I’m feeling more of something”. For others, “I’m still feeling that which I don’t want to feel”.  

If they are seeking help, it could mean, I’m getting worse and you are responsible for helping me and I’m not getting better. Or maybe, I am more aware of something that I don’t like. 

What does getting better mean?

Does it mean, “I’m feeling less of something” or  “I am no longer annoyed at my body’s warning signals and now I can go back to living my life the way it was before”?  

For others, it’s a balance between mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of their life.   

Take a minute to answer the following questions:

Question 1: What does my pain mean to me?

Answer: 

Question 2: What does getting worse mean to me?

Answer: 

Question 3: What does getting better mean to me?

Answer: 

As you can see, pain can mean many things to different people, but on the most basic level, pain is simply a way for your body to give you warning signals and to communicate to you. Pain tells your body to stop, pay attention and do something different.

If you’d like help in translating the messages of your body, there are 3 ways to work with me:

  1. In office. If you need help regulating your nervous system, you’re in pain or you suffer from a chronic long-term illness. We will help you get back on track.
  2. Daily Dose of Healing: This is a self-led program where you get daily training over Telegram. You can tap into a community of like-minded individuals and work on your healing in an immersive environment. This is great for individuals who are already on their healing journey. You have some tools and strategies and you’re looking for more. https://optimizemyhealing.com/course/
  3. 1-1 Embodied Business Mentorship: This is for the healer, coach, lightworker, visionary, or creator who’s looking to start or build their business in 2024. I want to get to know your dreams. I want you to feel seen and heard and to show you how to allow others to see you.

Published by Dr. Amanda Chan

Dr. Amanda Chan is a non-traditional chiropractor located in Ottawa, ON. She focuses on Neuro-Optimization which looks at the physical, emotional and thought patterns affecting your body and your life. Her mission is to give you specific tools and strategies to guide you on your healing journey.

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