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Lifestyle medicine in occupational therapy is an approach that focuses on helping individuals make sustainable changes in their daily habits and activities that promote overall health, prevent disease, and support recovery. It creates a more comprehensive approach to health that not only addresses rehabilitation needs but also promotes long-term wellness through healthy lifestyle choices.

In the whirlwind of modern living, many of us find ourselves caught up in routines that no longer fulfil us or suit our evolving aspirations. This realization often sparks a desire for change—a longing to redesign our lifestyles in ways that bring us closer to our truest selves and deepest desires. Whether spurred by burnout, a quest for greater fulfilment, or simply the urge to live more intentionally, the concept of lifestyle redesign offers a compelling path forward.

Self-Responsibility is the key to moving forward. Self-Responsibility allows you to be in control of the choice you make in your life journey. Self-Responsibility is necessary to help you move along your healing journey to living a life of purpose and fulfillment.

You can choose how you desire to live - Lifestyle redesign can be particularly useful for individuals facing chronic health conditions, disabilities, or other challenges that limit their ability to engage in activities that are important to them. At Lifability, we provide guidance and support through the lifestyle redesign process to help individuals enhance their quality of life and achieve their goals.