The Move Towards Balance

Now that my allergies seem to be subsiding – thank you Summer – I feel like I can start doing more during my lunch break and after work. I no longer need to be comatose on the couch feeling like I’ve been mowed down. I can actually check off items from my to-do list.

If you know me well, you know that I love lists. I also love schedules. “What is on my schedule and lists?” you may ask. Well, to begin with, work, of course. Work has been incredibly busy and stressful but moves quickly. Other items on my list include: exercising, cleaning, laundry, vacuuming, reading, blogging, reaching out to friends, and cleaning up the yard. NOT necessarily in that order!

A lot of those items may not seem very enjoyable. However, I thrive in cleanliness and order. Also, those items help reduce my stress levels. I am hoping with lower stress and more movement I will be healthier and stronger.

I don’t plan on setting myself up for failure by putting too much on my plate. If I only accomplish work for the day, that is enough. I can only do my best. Now I am off to clean the upstairs bathroom. Cheers!

Bliss

Bliss has changed it’s meaning for me. Today it is simply meaning the end of the work week and the end of being a learning coach for the week. Almost 10 hours of staring at a computer screen – and still staring as I type this. It is going to be blissful closing the computer. I cannot stare at my phone screen because my son is playing Pokemon Go. I’m lucky enough to fold laundry and watch The Real Housewives of (fill in the blank). Unfortunately, I do have to work for a very short time (30 minutes) but early-ish in the morning for a Saturday (7 a.m.-ish).

Bliss has many meanings. For me it also means the absence of stress. Please no stress. Fingers crossed.