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Supporting yourself during fertility treatment Focusing on self-care is an important part of sustaining yourself through the ups and downs of this journey. Prioritize activities that bring you joy and relaxation, whether its practicing yoga, engaging in creative hobbies, spending time in nature, taking a bath, or listening to music. Mindfulness techniques (focused breathing, taking a mindfulness walk, focusing on a mantra, and guided imagery) as well as “mindfulness in daily living,” are helpful in building emotional resilience and supporting physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Practice good self-care and learn and utilize stress management practices Reduce other additional sources of stress in your life. Try to minimize taking on unnecessary new projects, responsibilities, or social commitments that don’t “nurture” you but feel like obligations. People often worry that their stress will sabotage the success of the treatment. It is important to realize that some amount of stress is all but inevitable when undergoing fertility treatments. It is not realistic to expect that you will remain in a constant state of “zen” during your treatment cycle. That being said, it can be highly beneficial to your overall sense of emotional and physical well-being to:
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