Reverb
As I get older *ahem* I am becoming more and more aware of the connections between my body and my mind. If I’m too tired, I don’t function well any more and my brain becomes foggy. This is a far cry from the young woman who used to go for days on just a few hours of sleep every night. But it’s not just lack of sleep that can make me tired.
Eating too much junk makes me feel crappy and lethargic as well. Since switching my diet away from a lot of pre-processed foods, I find that I have a lot more energy than I used to. I also try not to sit as much as and take breaks through out the day so that I’m not stiff from sitting when I am through with the work day.
My mother died of complications from diabetes. I want to avoid the same thing happening to me.
Resound
Th gift I’ve given myself this past year is self care. While I have been good about all things. I try to be very aware of when I’m pushing myself too and feeling responsible for things that I ought not be responsible for. I’ve become more willing to check-in with someone to say “Do I need to take care of XYZ?” or “Do you think I should get involve with this project or that one?” I’m becoming more aware of downtime and the fact that sometimes it’s okay to take a day and run away from the things you are responsible for. And if I can get a massage while I’m at it, well then that is good too!
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