Do You Have a Fight Song?

Maybe having a fight song can help you put the mental boxing gloves on and to continue forward in your healing.

BY Tamera Anderson-Hanna

PUBLISHED February 24, 2018

Tamera Anderson-Hanna is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Professional, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and became a Registered Yoga Teacher while coping with breast cancer in 2015. She owns Wellness, Therapy, & Yoga in Florida where she provides personal wellness services and coaching and she is a public speaker on wellness-related topics. You can connect with her at www.wellnesstherapyyoga.com.

One of my hardest times healing from cancer-related procedures was when I developed an infection which put me back into the hospital and required an emergency surgery. I went from being in a positive state of healing to having to go in for an unplanned surgery and procedures. Then I began my healing from a double mastectomy almost all over again. Initially, I fell into a negative pattern of thinking, but I had the idea to develop a playlist to help me bounce back mentally. My first playlist initially tapped into my anger and frustration rather than a more positive state. But I deleted unproductive songs and picked a fight song to help me when I needed a little extra energy and a positive tone to set the day, as well as to help embrace a fighting spirit.

While healing, I found it difficult to read, as I was unable to hold a book due to limited range of motion and because I did not have the physical strength to hold a book. But, my phone and technology were accessible. I could position my phone on my lap in a manner which allowed me to access music and a limited amount of reading material. Items I read were positive blogs, quotes and stories of individuals who overcame obstacles. For the most part, this was my lifeline for a good couple of months or so. I would reread positive materials as needed, but I also listened to my playlist and fight song for added mental strength.

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