It is day 2 of the trifacta of healthy living – body, mind, and soul.
Body: daily exercise at least once a day. Yesterday I walked for an hour in the uneven sand. I think that I’m out of shape because my chest was a burnin’ a little. Today, I’m going to use my wii fit. Umm, it’s been quite awhile so I think that the cartoon version of me in wii world is going to hang its head in shame on my behalf. If you’re as wii fit user, you know what I mean. It’s amazing how a animated version of yourself can make you feel so bad. Fun…
Mind: I’ve been taking way too much responsibility at work and that is going to come to an end. I will do my best but will not allow myself to take on more than I can chew and stress myself out. My health comes first. This has helped me de-stress.
Soul: I’m letting my heart guide my life. I’m doing whatever makes me happy and my brain will have to deal with it.
I went grocery shopping today, hungry mind you and was able to stay away from the middle section of the store.. you know where all the goodies are. I also avoided the bakery and the ice cream aisle. I came home with a bag of fresh veggies. Ahh.. small sucess.
I love your body, mind and soul approach to health!
You must share how you will avoid taking on too much at work. I always agree to do any task and I feel totally overwhelmed there lately (I take a clonazepam every morning just to be able to get on the shuttle).
I also want to hear about where your heart leads you, regardless of what your brain wants. Why can’t they just be on the same page?
By: Anna Marie on July 20, 2010
at 6:52 pm
Wow.. I think we’re living parallel lives. First, I too have been taking clonozepam to sleep at night as well as to manage anxiety. Now, I’m down to 1/2 dose and I’m probably going to get off of them this month completely. This is mostly due to the fact that I say “NO” at work a lot now. I guess I hit my limit with feeling overworked and underappreciated. I mentally told myself that I had to prioritize my life and my mental and physical health takes a back seat to no one and no task – especially if you’re headed on the baby track. Rest and a stress-free life is a must for TTC.
I’ve always been an over-analyzer and an anticipator on high-alert. This past month, I’ve really listened to my heart and when my head butted in, I recognized what I was doing and refocused to my heart. You would think that they should both be on the same page but unless you are wired that way, I really think that you have to make a cognitive choice to either go with your heart or your head. All I can say is that I’m happier than ever b/c I feel like I’M running my life and not doing anything that doesn’t feel good in my soul. You’re a giver and that always makes it hard to say “No.”
By: angelseashore on July 21, 2010
at 3:01 pm
The little steps add up, keep at it. It sounds like you are doing well, I am inspired to add your trifecta to my life as well.
By: jen on July 20, 2010
at 7:43 pm