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Getting Shit Done, About Me & Disclaimer
This morning, I am getting shit done, and it feels really nice after being stalled by mania for a few days. This morning I have completed these tasks: Feeling happy and like myself. I have been isolating for a long time because I felt wrong for being who I am. I don’t want to feel…
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8 Dimensions of Wellness
When I worked as a substance abuse peer support specialist, I learned about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. From that, I created a curriculum for group sessions and sent out weekly wellness texts. I really didn’t think about the 8 Dimensions of Wellness when I started this blog. I was trying to focus just on…
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75 Day Hard Day 1 Done
Quick update. Did a 20-minute HIIT spin workout via my Apple Fitness app. Did the hip/glute strength training and stretches for 25 minutes. Played tennis in light rain with my daughter for 45 minutes. If I’m going to be successful at this, I will need to make sure I’m eating. I only ate some scrambled…
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My 75 Day Hard Plan- Modified
Original To get an idea about the modifications I am making to the 75 Day Hard program, I’m including the requirements below: The 75 Hard Challenge RulesTo complete the challenge, you must follow these rules without compromise for 75 consecutive days: Modified Below is how I will modify the program for safety and adherence while…
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Taking Things Personally
I’m reading A High Performing Mind and today’s events got me thinking about how the book mentions not taking the behaviour of others, or their comments, personally. I really didn’t think much of it at the time, but that quickly changed when I picked up some meds at the pharmacy. Typical of my nature and…
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A High Performance Mind & My Reality
This morning I woke up and got research done for the maternal psychosis book, chapter one. It feels good to get work done so early in the morning. After this, I’ll take my 12-year-old chihuahua, Gumbo, out to potty and then feed him and the fish. Better add taking out the garbage too. Habit stacking…
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Evaluating 75 Hard & Modifying it For Depression Recovery
Though I’m dealing with depression and anhedonia, I recognise that I need to be disciplined and keep working towards my goals. For a few days, I was supremely lazy, and I think I needed that time, but taking too much time off when depressed can result in weeks going by with no progress. I don’t…
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Research & Thoughts
It took me a few hours to wake up this morning, but I was able to concentrate and get in a few hours of research on maternal psychosis. I also took time to think about how I want the rest of this year to go, because I’ve felt a loss of control over reaching daily…
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Rebounding
I haven’t been blogging because my depression worsened and I was dealing with real event OCD. When I have goals and then go through a mental episode, I feel overwhelmed when it comes to getting back on track. So, for the past few days, I’ve been doing little chunks of productive things instead of trying…