Keeping it short and sweet today, my friends and readers.
I’ve learned enough from my 35 years of caregiving to know when I’m about to “hit the wall”, or when I have indeed hit it. I think I’m really close today.
Have been feeling “under the weather” for a couple of days now; but I just keep pushing anyway, ignoring what the body and mind are saying. (I’m shaking my head at myself – because I know better!)
Today I did some housecleaning, put up loads of Christmas decorations, did some research for some future topics to post here, and worked a little on this website.
After all that, I could feel I was taking a nose-dive; so I took a 45-minute nap which I thought would perk me up enough to go at it again, full-speed ahead. Nope! Not happening.
And since I’ve mentioned self-care in many of my posts here, I think it is time to put some of that into practice before I have no other choice.
I will take it easy tonight – maybe listen to some Christmas music (I love Pentatonix Christmas CD’s, plus I have yet to listen to Handel’s “Messiah” this year). Maybe I’ll do a little light reading – no more research for today. And I must make sure to eat some dinner since I somehow forgot lunch.
Tomorrow’s another day; and I hope to have some writing for you which pertains to caregiving, finish my Christmas decorating, and maybe even make my favorite holiday snack of Chex Mix!
Tonight I will follow to my own words of advice and practice some quiet, restful self-care. Sounds not only peaceful, but healthy and wise as well.
Have an enjoyable, peaceful evening, and I will see you back here tomorrow!
Good for you!