Action Plans
Recovery is a long journey, so having a plan makes a huge difference. Using an action plan gives you a step-by-step guide to improving your lifestyle.
Key takeaways
Every step counts. Even small ones can make a big difference to your recovery, so pick an action plan and get started.
- Make a plan to track your recovery and journey to a healthier heart.
- Identify what you are ready to do now to help to take the next steps
- You can use our interactive action plans or download and print them
- Share your progress with your healthcare team and always seek advice from your doctor before changing any medication.
The Action plans
Select one of these action plans and make a start:
- Heart attack warning signs
- Nutrition
- Physical activity
- Healthy weight
- Quit smoking
- Diabetes
- Blood pressure
- Cholesterol and triglycerides
- Alcohol
- Psychological and social health
Know more about our Action Plans
Manage your heart attack signs and symptoms
Make sure you have a plan so you can take action if you experience another heart attack.
Download the heart attack warning signs action plan.
Learn more about heart attacks
Nutrition action plan
Eat more healthy foods and cut down on foods high in salt. Cut back on unhealthy fats, like saturated and trans fats, and replace them with healthier fats.Download a printable version (PDF).
Physical activity
Get back to doing everyday tasks step by step. Start slowly and gradually build up your activity.
Download a printable version (PDF).
Healthy weight
If your health professionals say you need to loose weight, use this plan to guide you.
Download a printable version (PDF).
Quit smoking action plan
Planning to quit smoking is an important part of your recovery.
Download a printable version (PDF).
Diabetes action plan
Taking your diabetes medicines as prescribed to control your diabetes?
Get your diabetes under control.
Download a printable version (PDF).
Blood pressure action plan
Talk to your doctor and take your medicines to help Keep your blood pressure at healthy levels.
Download a printable version (PDF).
Cholesterol and triglycerides action plan
Triglycerides and cholesterol are fatty substances that circulate in your blood. Keeping these levels down can make a big difference.
Download a printable version (PDF).
Alcohol action plan
Manage your alcohol intake by switching alcoholic drinks with low kilojoule drinks, like tap water, plain mineral water or diet soft drink.
Download a printable version (PDF).
Psychological and social health action plan
Talk to your doctor and take care of your emotional health with this action plan.
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