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Overcoming that Overwhelming Feeling

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A few weeks ago, I blogged about feeling overwhelmed and a little out of whack.  It felt like we were constantly on the go and never had any time to unwind/relax.  Even when random pockets of time appeared, my mind constantly stayed in motion – what’s next, what could/should I be doing right now, etc.  Not at all the way I prefer to operate!

I got what was in my head out on the screen and promised (myself) to do things differently.  That brings us to today.

Life is honestly just as wacky, but I’m finding that I’m a lot calmer (this is relative!).  I think this has to do with a few simple changes I put into place to make my days feel more balanced.  Changes like…

Reading – I scheduled mandatory reading nights where I crawl into bed a little early and read until my eyes feel heavy (this usually takes 15-20 minutes).

Prepping – Vishnu and I take 10-15 minutes every night and prep for the following day.  Things like packing our lunches, getting our bags ready, etc.

Weekending – Upon examining my weekends, I realized that I schedule various errands on both Saturday and Sunday.   Now, instead of doing that, I’m planning ahead to ensure one of the days is as free from mundane obligations as possible.

Asking for help – I’m absolutely horrible at this.  But I know that in order to not feel overwhelmed, I need to ask for help, especially at home. Vishnu and I discussed this one and came to an understanding – it’s hard for me to ask for help, he doesn’t always extend help because of this, we need to meet somewhere in the middle.  Let’s call this one a work in progress!

Sleeping – This one isn’t as much about the act of sleeping as it is about the process of going to sleep.  Because we didn’t have nightstands until this weekend, I used my phone as an alarm clock.  However, instead of putting the phone in a random corner of the room, I kept it on the ledge next to the bed.  This equated to way too much time spent mindlessly perusing the internet right before bed.  A very bad habit!

So now, I’m going back to my roots and using an actual alarm clock versus my phone.  I’m hoping this helps with my sleep quality which should pretty much trickle down to every part of my life!

These are the habits that have brought more calm into my life over the past few weeks.  In terms of what else I need/want to start doing, here’s that list…

Meditating – Study after study shows that meditating for even a few hours a day yields huge benefits.  It’s me time in the truest sense, and I need to build 5-10 minutes of it into my daily schedule.

Running [outside] – I have yet to find a ‘Parita approved’ outdoor running route near our apartment.  Being accustomed to outdoor running in Florida, I find this to be such a bummer.  Outdoor running (vs. treadmill running) is so energizing for me.  I need to find a route ASAP before the temperature starts to take a turn for the worse.

Even though I feel much better than I did a few weeks ago, I know the ups and downs will come and go.  And to be honest, I think I’m getting better at dealing with them every time.  Here’s to overcoming that overwhelming feeling!

Your turn – what are your tips and tricks for overcoming those overwhelming feelings?

Written on September 7, 2016 Related:Life, Self

One of Those Nights

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I got home from work, checked my snail mail, and saw that I had a Netflix DVD waiting for me.  As soon as I stepped into my apartment, a debate began in my head…start making a proper dinner right away vs. put What Happens in Vegas in the DVD player, plop your butt on the couch, and relax.  Can you guess which argument won?!?!?!

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If you guessed being lazy and plopping myself on the couch, you guessed right!  Yes, I switched things up a little by taking a Friday night ritual and turning it into a Tuesday night treat!  I’m living life on the wild side!!!  LOL!

Healthy living is not just about eating nutritious foods and exercising until the sweat drips into your eyes…there’s another component that entails relaxing, giving yourself a break, and enjoying the small things in life.  So, tonight, my friends, I gave myself a night off from making a proper dinner, I changed into my PJs, and I enjoyed a simple, sweet romantic comedy.  And I couldn’t be happier!!!

Other ways I “turn off” and just be:

  • Call a good friend and chat it up
  • Read a good (non-work related) book
  • Pedicures
  • Shopping (sometimes this stresses me out, so I have to be careful) 🙂
  • Naps <- this is when I literally turn off
  • Bubble baths

What kinds of activities allow you to “turn off” and just be?

Written on April 12, 2011 Related:Self

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