Can we attain balance in life or is it a myth? Or Is it something that is always an ongoing process? I’m leaning towards an ongoing process. I have new plans and a new method for keeping track of my recent changes. The problem is, on top of everything else, I am left exhausted at the end of the day. Do you have the same problem? If so, please share your experiences. So, far I am attempting to change some things up. I have a to-do list that is layered on top of an existing routine that includes my family life. The balancing act gets crazy but I refuse to put aside the passion I have toward achieving my personal goals. Lately, my legs have been feeling like they are wrapped in cement. Each step is long and slow. I’m not sure if its laziness trying to creep in or just plain mental exhaustion. It includes harping on all the things I have left to do in the day. My mind is the problem! I figured out my body will keep going as long my mind stays focused. The second I am feeling overwhelmed I need to take a seat and the moment pretty much last a couple of hours. I know, not very productive but, we also need time to relax as well, right. On the other hand, my dry erase calendar has been doing wonders. Let me share some tips on how it has helped lately and a few things I’ve figured out about myself along the way.
Life is a little easier as I track my progress on workouts, self-care, and family time. I have learned to NOT add a time frame to my daily schedule. I just keep in mind that I need to have it all done before bedtime. A time frame would seem more idyllic for some but for me all it does is stress me out. I remove the pressure by leisurely moving at my own pace. I hold myself accountable by marking my calendar for each completed task. My exhaustion usually comes in due to feeling overwhelmed when random things pop up. So far, I am trying to figure out a new approach to tone it down and roll with it. There are some successful moments and others are a complete bomb. I don’t fester too much on the fails because what’s done is done and I continue to push forward.
Positive self-talk which includes scripture from the bible is a staple for the neverending dialogue in the mind. Some days I am blessed with peace and quiet. What do you do when your mind is peaceful? I sit and bask in the bliss of it. It is when my creative sparks fly. Others days, it roars like a tiger and not all of the commentary is negative. The ongoing chatter can be annoying. If you have never struggled with anxiety than you may think that I am crazy. When I think about it, I wouldn’t count it out. Back to positive self-talk and a newly established routine due to my calendar. The best thing to happen during this new routine is I totally fell in love with taking care of myself again. I have dedicated a whole day to self-care and I absolutely love doing this. My facial masks, deep conditioning, and bubble baths along with a smooth playlist are absolutely necessary at least once a week and I have been going strong since July. It calms my mind and releases endorphins believe it or not.
Here I am putting one foot in front of the other and making some serious moves in reshaping my life, my thoughts, and actions. Tackling the mind and staying on track can be a challenge when your mind tries to derail you. Talking about self-sabotage at its best. A dose of positive self-talk and the drive to push along is the best approach. Falling in love with taking care of yourself is the most gratifying feeling. Who you see in the mirror is the person you should love because God created you. It is what some of us are truly missing. Please share your thoughts on this as well. In the meantime, keep growing and keep moving.