This week is off to a completely rough start. This semester is serving me up a bigger meal than I care for, but one I can handle, yet this week, this week I am unable to harness the needed motivation, energy, and alertness to make much progress on anything.
I think I have mentioned before that all of classes are online this semester due to them only being offered in that format. This is a good thing for when I am feeling sick and run-down as I am today, but it is also really overwhelming and labor-intensive. Plus, as you can imagine, finding the right structure and plan to get everything done efficiently is a struggle.
Throw on top of that not being able to find wedding/reception sites that fit our budget and needs, working out the last kinks of getting my internship set-up and rolling, getting my site secured for necessary service hours for one of my classes, along with some general money, life, and basic human worries....and I am feeling overwhelmed.
I am trying my best to stop, breathe, and just know that I will get it done and everything will work out, but this week is providing me with quite the lack of necessary qualities for that kind of behavior.
I don't know what I am looking for in sharing this, for advice is always good, but will it help break through these walls of exhaustion and stress? I am open to any if you think it could, but I guess more than anything I just needed to get this out, to say I am having a pretty rough week and maybe just putting that out there will help me move past it. I'm hoping a long evening stroll with the pooches and my guy, along with a good nights sleep, will also work a little magic.
If nothing else, there is always tomorrow, there is always next week, there is always an opportunity to start fresh and push forward.
Chuggin' Along,
Sara
It sounds like you need a hug! A hug & tea. And of course, as you mentioned a nice long walk with the pups and your lovey can (and probably will) help greatly. I hope it's a little warmer there than it is here -19C brrrr.
ReplyDeleteyes - breathe, tea, your babies and your man. one day at a time. it always helps me to remember to focus on just one task at a time. and on top of that, one day at a time. you'll make it!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that you're chugging along. That liesurely stroll sounds like it just might do the trick! I hope things get better for ya!
ReplyDeleteI had this kind of week last week. It seemed like every day was just spent trying to keep up with the bare minimum, fighting to stay awake and motivated. What I found worked for me was giving into it for even I day. I ate terribly, I went to bed early, I ignored my to do list.. and it was like all of the sudden it all came back to me. I just needed to give myself a break.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it just awful? I should take after you and give myself a break I think. A good cry, a long walk, and a night full of non-school reading did help, but I haven't quite shaken the feeling completely. Thanks for your relatable words.
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Thanks Shirley. That leisurely stroll did help about, we just barely missed the rain, so the air smelt fresh and it really did help clear my mind.
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That is true, one task and one day at a time. Before going to bed last night I made a to-do list for the next day and it has really helped me stay focused today and to not feel so overwhelmed. Still a ways to go, but I am feeling better. Thanks for the encouragement.
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Oh boy did I need a hug more than ever. After posting this and trying for a bit longer I just gave in and found myself on the bed crying for nearly an hour until E got home, and even then after. Sometimes I think a good cry is more healing than most things though, so it's not a bad thing.
ReplyDeleteThe walk did help once we got going, the air is pretty warm, with the temperatures being unseasonably warm and weird lately, so we are trying to take advantage of it when we can.
Thanks for your kind words and a "listening ear" so to speak.
-Sara-
i feel like i've been reading so many blogs posts that echo what you're saying. everyone seems so overwhelmed, including. sending you good energy, girl! and don't worry, everything will work out. one step at a time :)
ReplyDeleteGood energy right back atcha. Thaks so much. One step at a time is for sure how I need to go. When everything is broken down none of it is all that overwhelming, it's when I let it all build up that it becomes unbearable. Thanks friend.
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