I think I am having glimpses of my "normal" self (whatever that is any more). I'm starting to want to do creative things again. I even put a couple of books up on Lulu for sale (only any good if you are a teacher, I suspect - both teaching resources) and have gathered together some ideas for more. I started some scrapbooking and am even thinking about some quilting.
Those sparks of normality are in danger of making me impatient to be like that all the time, however, and there is an element of frustration that I am not back to "normal" completely. My thinking veers along the lines of, "If I can do / feel like this sometimes, why can't I do / feel it all the time?" Clearly nonsensical now I write it down, but very convincing in my thoughts / feelings. I need to remember to recognise the positives that I do achieve, rather than focusing on the shortfalls.
So, for today, that list would go:
I put two sets of teaching resources on Lulu.
I did some genealogy and added to my tree.
I managed to deal with stress this morning.
I finished making another scarf.
I thought about a quilting project and ways of making money from some of my craft activities.
I did two loads of washing and got them on the line.
I had a good chat on the phone with a friend from work.
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glimpse are good!
I took today off and it felt marvellous! so many little projects completed and such head clearing....am actually trying to figure out a way to take a big chunk of the summer off simply because i need to see more glimpses of me as well......
my goodness it's so difficult to juggle everything, isn't it? and yet, it is only ourselves we can blame :) our expectations are way up the hill!!
take care.............and don't forget to stop for tea.
Thanks Dana
I think I am starting to enjoy things again. And, like you, my head is clearing - things no longer seem grey and foggy.
I agree totally with the comment about expectations of self too - that has to be one of my biggest ongoing battles!
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