Over two decades ago, I learned the concept of living life one day at a time. Since then, I try my best to use this tenet in my life. I’m not always perfect, but I try my best to focus on achieving this, and it’s been incredibly helpful now that I’m on dialysis.
Each morning I have to remind myself that I can do anything for 24 hours, and this is how I handle my chronic kidney disease, especially on dialysis days. I use mindfulness and try to focus on the present moment. I try not to think about what tomorrow might bring, because that's speculation, and impossible to predict. And then, I use the tools that I’ve learned in recovery groups, and live my best life each day.