Why "grit" is important to success in Parkinson's disease

What is grit?

The psychologist Dr. Angela Duckworth at the University of Pennsylvania defines grit as "perseverance and passion for long-term goals"

Check out our facebook video tip of the day on “grit” and Parkinson.

Is grit a personality trait?

Dr. Duckworth argues “yes,” but there are things you can do to improve grit.

What is the key?

Dr. Duckworth and colleagues concluded that “achievement of difficult goals entails not only talent but also the sustained and focused application of talent over time.”

What are the assets you need to achieve grit?

Interest
Practice
Purpose
Hope

Why develop “grit” if you have Parkinson’s disease or a chronic neurological disorder?

We would argue that developing grit will increase your chances for meaning in life as well as quality of life if you suffer from a chronic neurological disease such as Parkinson’s.

Michael OkunNovember 17, 2021

To read more books and articles by Michael S. Okun MD check him out on Twitter, @MichaelOkun, and also Amazon.com. The 14 books he has written including #Livingwith Parkinson’s #EndingPD #Parkinsonsecrets #LessonsFromTheBedside Dr. Okun also serves as the Medical Advisor for the Parkinson’s Foundation.

To read more on Indu Subramanian M.D. she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance. She is one of the few doctors in the world trained in both Parkinson’s disease neurology and in integrative medicine.

To see more on our blog by artist Jonny Acheson MD check out his website at JonnyAchesonArt.com. Jonny is a physician in the U.K. who also has Parkinson’s disease.

Hot Topics in Parkinson’s Disease

Why "grit" is important to success in Parkinson's disease

To read more on Indu Subramanian M.D. she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance﻿. She is one of the few doctors in the world trained in both Parkinson’s disease neurology and in integrative medicine.

To see more on our blog by artist Jonny Acheson MD check out his website at JonnyAchesonArt.com. Jonny is a physician in the U.K. who also has Parkinson’s disease.

Dr. Michael S. Okun

To read more on Indu Subramanian M.D. she does live interviews of experts in Parkinson’s for the PMD Alliance. She is one of the few doctors in the world trained in both Parkinson’s disease neurology and in integrative medicine.