on creativity, motion and burn out.
A week ago today, a had a day off from a pretty high energy job, where I'm on my feet and active for about 6 to 8 hours a day. Fast paced, the whole deal. In my personal life, I have a lot of passions. A lot of irons in the fire, so to speak. I'm also a wife and a mother. So here I was, with a Monday alone. I was psyched to get stuff done! I got up early. I sent my child off onto the school bus. After a quick trip to my local art supplies store, bam. Stomach ache. Nausea. Aaaaannnnd fatigue! My body just demands that I lie down for no less than 2 hours. And I still felt fairly week for two days. It is in these moments when self doubt creeps in. If I cease motion, can I start again. How much time do I even have? So, here again. I re-commit to the basics. Sleep. Food. Vitamins. Hydration. How much life can I live, while I still live?
I feel you with the fatigue, Shauna, and I know those physically demanding jobs too damn well :/
I am sorry to hear that you lost time, but our bodies know better in many situations. My “tactic” is all around prevention right now, but I still get migraines because I’m trying to do too much while I can. Mindfulness and meditation helped a lot, but I hit these obstacles still as well.
I wish you strength!