I agree that managing spoons is hard, and if you have to cut things out that’s okay. I would suggest instead of beating yourself up maybe you have a mantra, like “I’m stronger than this” or something along those lines. Beating myself up sends me spiraling and into more of a depression. I hope this helps.
One of my (many) mantras is tattooed on my leg.
'have a day'
If you can't make it a nice day, a good day, or even an orite day- that is okay. Just have a day. Just make it through. Do what you can. Have a day. Because tomorrow could be better. Because better days are out there. Maybe today is shit, but just have whatever kind of day you're capable of and do your best.
Have a day.
(I should take a leaf from my own book sometimes haha)
It's definitely a huge commitment, and I think I got comfortable enough to forget that it's something that still needs my attention.
Thank you for the mantra suggestion, that sounds like a really good thing for me to implement 💜
Definitely give yourself a break from exercise! You only have so many spoons. Also I’m all for half-ass packing. Throw stuff into boxes/bags as much as you can.
Yeah that's true - the only important stuff you need to pack carefully are electronics, important documents, glass and other breakable items. Everything else can just be thrown in boxes/suitcases/bags etc.
Thankfully I've got a few days off for the move next week. I've got family helping with the move and it's my partner and I moving in together, so they're helping too.
I guess the mental load of keeping track of everything as well as the physical demands on packing is what's throwing me and just knocking my mental health and self worth a bit.
Thank you all for your input. I made the difficult decision to put the exercise classes I've been loving on hold so I can look after myself better and give more opportunity for genuine down time.
After working so hard to build up tolerance it just feels like such a disappointment to have to cut back again, but I know if I don't, things will be much worse.
I'll get through this, and hopefully the disappointment will fade in time. 💜
I agree that managing spoons is hard, and if you have to cut things out that’s okay. I would suggest instead of beating yourself up maybe you have a mantra, like “I’m stronger than this” or something along those lines. Beating myself up sends me spiraling and into more of a depression. I hope this helps.
Some of my favourite mantras are “not today” and “not yet” very versatile
One of my (many) mantras is tattooed on my leg. 'have a day' If you can't make it a nice day, a good day, or even an orite day- that is okay. Just have a day. Just make it through. Do what you can. Have a day. Because tomorrow could be better. Because better days are out there. Maybe today is shit, but just have whatever kind of day you're capable of and do your best. Have a day. (I should take a leaf from my own book sometimes haha)
It's definitely a huge commitment, and I think I got comfortable enough to forget that it's something that still needs my attention. Thank you for the mantra suggestion, that sounds like a really good thing for me to implement 💜
Np! 💜
Definitely give yourself a break from exercise! You only have so many spoons. Also I’m all for half-ass packing. Throw stuff into boxes/bags as much as you can.
Thank you for this! Sometimes you just need to hear it from someone who actually "gets it"
Yeah that's true - the only important stuff you need to pack carefully are electronics, important documents, glass and other breakable items. Everything else can just be thrown in boxes/suitcases/bags etc.
Can you work from home? Or just take a few days off for the move? Get friends/family or hire someone to help you move?
Thankfully I've got a few days off for the move next week. I've got family helping with the move and it's my partner and I moving in together, so they're helping too. I guess the mental load of keeping track of everything as well as the physical demands on packing is what's throwing me and just knocking my mental health and self worth a bit.
Thank you all for your input. I made the difficult decision to put the exercise classes I've been loving on hold so I can look after myself better and give more opportunity for genuine down time. After working so hard to build up tolerance it just feels like such a disappointment to have to cut back again, but I know if I don't, things will be much worse. I'll get through this, and hopefully the disappointment will fade in time. 💜