Last week, I wrote about being too tired to care and too stubborn to quit. I dropped the curtain a little, shared how close to burnout I was, and how much I was just trying to keep going. This post is not a polished comeback or some rebrand of wellness. It is a continuation.This is… Continue reading Low-Key Self-Care Wins
Tag: mental-health
Too Tired to Care, Too Stubborn to Quit: Notes from the Edge of Burnout
There is a specific kind of exhaustion that seeps into your bones, where your to-do list has turned into a Choose Your Own Adventure—but every ending is "crash on the couch and eat cold leftovers straight from the container." This week, I have been functioning. I do not mean thriving, flourishing, or leaning into joy.… Continue reading Too Tired to Care, Too Stubborn to Quit: Notes from the Edge of Burnout
I Have Been Here Before
Five years ago yesterday I quit smoking; this was a significant life event for me. I started smoking when I was seventeen; I was forty-eight when I quit. I had stopped a few other times in my life but always went back to smoking within a year. Hitting my five-year quit anniversary is exciting! Quitting… Continue reading I Have Been Here Before
Cheaters never win, and…
I found out today that someone I have run with in the past has cheated in several races. It really disturbs me that someone would do this. My journey to get healthy through running, exercise, and better eating has been pock-marked with successes and failures, I could never imagine cheating myself out of this journey.… Continue reading Cheaters never win, and…
Give me a break! Or not…
I have used this little bit of advice in my blog before; but it bears repeating. Giving up is NOT a good idea, changing your course, changing your method, changing what you are trying to accomplish are OK, but giving up is not. I took a break from my workout routine for the past couple… Continue reading Give me a break! Or not…
Ode to Joy!
I love this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBaHPND2QJg
The Inevitable Thankful post
First, Happy Thanksgiving everyone! This is my favorite holiday because I get to be with my family with only the expectation to eat, and laugh, and love. We have so much fun! I will miss my extended family this year, but with just my immediate family alone a good comedy writer could come up with… Continue reading The Inevitable Thankful post
Today, I need beauty in my life
I have not blogged about working out or eating in at least a few days. Still on track in case anyone is wondering :). I have found myself stumbling on beautiful things on the web and I just cannot help but share them. Today, in particular I needed a little human kindness and beauty in… Continue reading Today, I need beauty in my life
Take a Seat
I want to do this right now! How fantastic is this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHV4-N2LxQ
The Truth
Someone else besides me should share this truth with my husband. Tomorrow healthy eating and running updates; today I felt the need to share this truth.
From Here to Me 