Identify the obstacles
Chronic pain can control your thoughts. Shift focus, identify an obstacle then set attainable goals to help you step past the obstacle and proceed.
Some samples of obstacles:
Not taking medication as prescribed. You take extra doses of medication at night because of a forgotten day-schedule. Ask your doctor about simplifying your regimen. Set the goal of taking your medication exactly as prescribed till you get accustomed to it.
Avoiding the exercises. If a simple set of daily exercises will help your pain, but you can’t do it for some reasons, come clean with your doctor. Your doctor can help you find out why and take care of the problem.