With a serious injury, it may take months for you to recover. You will have to do physical therapy until you can get your body back to how it was working before your injury. During this time, it's important that you stay positive. A positive attitude will help you with your therapy sessions and the recovery process.

Watch Shows Made For Children

Shows made for children are carefree and can be filled with funny moments. There is seldom drama in children shows. When you watch a show created for kids, you will find your mind relaxing because the shows are simple and positive in nature.

Libraries usually allow you to rent 10 or more show or movie discs for free. If you can't make it to the library, have a friend or relative pick up the children shows for you. Some regions also have over-the-air television stations that broadcast children shows 24 hours a day.

Use Nature Sounds

Being stuck in the house while you are waiting to recover can lead to the feeling of being cooped up. Escape the monotony of it all by using nature sounds to help you relax. Sounds of the ocean, birds chirping, or even the sound of falling rain can help take your mind to another place.

Don't worry if you don't have recordings of nature sounds. There are plenty of websites that have the sounds available for you free of charge. Simply play the sounds through your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Think About Your Progress

When you feel as if your recovery isn't going fast enough for you and you start to get down, think about any progress that you have made. It's important to remember that progress comes in small steps. Giant leaps are uncommon.

So if you are four weeks into your recovery, concentrate on any positive moments. Do you have less pain? If your leg is broken, do you find it easier to get around on crutches than you did before? Be proud of any positives and give yourself a pat on the back.

Don't focus on how much recovery time you have ahead of you. Focus on how much you have already accomplished.

Avoid Negative People

Before you were injured, you may have been able to tolerate negative people. But during your recovery, avoid them at all costs. They can drain you both physically and emotionally. If a person is constantly talking about their problems, it will not do you any good mentally.

Use the above guideline to help stay positive while you recover from your serious injury. Be sure to listen to your doctor and physical therapist so that your recovery stays on track.