You aren’t lazy, unmotivated or caught. After years of residing your life in survival mode, you might be exhausted. There’s a distinction.
Thought for in the present day ➡️ accepting the place I’m – however not getting caught there
This actually spoke to me.
A pal of mine shared it on Fb, and I’m undecided the unique supply, however I ended for a protracted quiet second whereas sipping my collagen espresso this morning… and nodded – sure, sure I’m.
I’m feeling some higher this week lastly. Final week was nonetheless fairly tough, even after testing unfavourable and being by the worst of a second case of covid. 🤒🤦♀️
I nonetheless had a deep dry cough (bronchial irritation), junky sinuses, swollen lymph nodes & severe fatigue. I’m glad to have that behind me although. I did fairly okay contemplating my situation…
As of Saturday I used to be in a position to begin again with my bodily remedy within the pool and get again to my acupuncture appointments, and mainly get again to specializing in the good progress I used to be making with my restoration. ✅️
To catch you up, I’ve been recognized with Lengthy Covid Dysautonomia since my first (delicate) case of covid in 2020 – 21 months in the past.
Then yesterday I had a 3 hour dentist appt. 😳
It was nice to lastly get the dental care I needed to delay whereas I couldn’t drive or get out for therefore lengthy, however GOLLY GEEZ life will be SO stuffed with exhausting issues. 🤪 lol – critically!
So yeah… I contemplated that picture and it’s message for a very good lengthy minute.
It matched what I used to be writing in my journal simply final night time, and felt just like the validation I’ve been talking to myself, by grace and persistence.
However it additionally made me notice… I don’t need to be exhausted anymore – or caught.
I’m doing all of the issues. I’m nonetheless resting and pacing in fact, which is a giant a part of my restoration, however I’m additionally actively engaged on rebuilding my energy and mobility, and being very proactive with rebuilding my social circle and discovering FUN issues to do now that I can get out a little bit extra typically.
I’m making constructive modifications at work and at dwelling too, actually specializing in priorities and issues that inspire me and/or give me that feel-good pick-me-up! Now that I’m up and round extra, and extra in a position, rearranging and organizing is subsequent on my record. That at all times makes me really feel higher!
* a little bit at a time, in fact. 😉
I discussed a number of issues that assist in my final publish: Whenever you’re having a foul day… however I might like to have an open dialogue about this, and listen to what’s working (or not) for you as effectively…
The massive factor for me in the meanwhile is: accepting the place I’m – however not getting caught there. So day by day I acknowledge the place I’m, and my present limitations (well being points, and so on), but additionally ask myself:
What ONE factor can I do in the present day that can FEEL GREAT or make a constructive distinction?
That’s the place I begin. Then I try this factor.
I’m going to depart it there for now, as a result of I’m off to do my one factor. 🙂 However I might actually like to open this dialogue and listen to how YOU FEEL and the way issues are going with you.
Perhaps you’re NOT feeling “caught” and also you’re on an amazing roll recently, however absolutely you’ll be able to relate otherwise you’ve felt that method earlier than. What helped you essentially the most? Or in the event you ARE feeling unmotivated and uninspired or exhausted… what do YOU really feel would assist YOU most?
Let’s begin by speaking it out a bit, after which we’ll go together with my “Okay, Now What?” method… and provide you with some options and concepts, so we will all work by this collectively.
Maybe a Fall Problem that includes extra than simply meals & weight reduction, like: general well being & well-being, life-style objectives, HAPPINESS and progress and inspiration and all of the GOOD issues we would like in life…
What do you suppose? 🙂
Accountability at all times helps, and making constructive modifications is extra enjoyable while you do it collectively!
Greatest,
Lynn Terry
aka @LowCarbTraveler
p.s. The pool I’ve been utilizing for PT is open 3 extra instances earlier than they shut for the season. I went this previous Saturday and it felt SO GREAT to get in a 40 minute stroll and swim!! 🥰❣️
A pal of mine has a pool she stated I can use by October, so I went out Monday and walked a bit there. As soon as fall units in although, the closest indoor pool is a 2 hour spherical journey (nonetheless a little bit of a problem for me), however hopefully I can work up my energy & mobility sufficient by then to get out and go for walks once more. That will be SO good. 💝
I additionally discovered a health care provider that makes a speciality of the lymphatic & venous system (the issues I’m having with my leg), in order that’s my subsequent step in medical care as I navigate my method by longcovid restoration. Want me luck!
I can’t wait to be effectively sufficient to hit the (simpler) climbing trails once more!! 👣
Thought for in the present day ➡️ accepting the place I’m – however not getting caught there
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