Do you find that you have difficulty staying up to date with everything you need to do in order to manage your healthcare needs successfully? You are not alone. As time passes and more responsibilities are piled on your proverbial plate, many of your own needs get put aside to care for others or to tackle a big project at work. Well, no more. Take these proactive solutions to heart and implement them today to make a positive change in your health starting right now.
Rethink Your Healthcare Services Model
You already know that going to the doctor for your necessary annual appointments is a must. However, you also are aware of how difficult it can be to get in to see a doctor, even when you schedule your appointment months in advance. As for a last-minute consultation for something that just came up – forget it. There are too many needs and not enough providers.
This is when you take a deep breath and learn more about the concierge medicine or concierge doctor healthcare model and see if it is the right solution for you. Whether you are a busy professional, an overtasked parent, or a combination of the two, concierge medicine might be the perfect fit for your busy lifestyle and health needs.
In the concierge medicine model, you generally pay an annual retainer fee. This arrangement allows you greater access and bespoke or personalized care from the concierge healthcare provider. You will have the option to receive telehealth as the situation allows and avoid any gatekeeping by the administrative staff that usually occurs in a regular doctor’s office. Easy access and individualized care are at the heart of this type of practice.
Pay Attention to Your Stress Level
No one can ever rid their lives of all stressors. Things pop up every day that range from an unfortunate flat tire to coming down with a cold. Maybe your child’s braces bracket popped off at soccer practice, and now you need to take time off of work to bring them to the orthodontist. This is life. Things happen so very often that lead you to feel out of control in your own life.
By paying attention to your stress levels throughout each day, you will be in a position to better manage your problems.You cannot change the fact that they have and will continue to occur. Again, this is life. But if you can teach yourself to take a deep breath before spiraling downward into the depths of heart-palpitating stress and worry, you can deal with what has to be dealt with. This does not mean you need to be happy about everything, but not everything is a dire situation, either.
Watch this video to learn the box breathing technique and how it can help you reduce stress and anxiety in your life.
Now that you have more information about how you can better manage your healthcare needs, make an appointment today. When you are in control of your health and have the tools to manage stress, you will just feel better overall.