By Shazad
“Your soul takes on the colour of your thoughts.”
Marcus Aurelius
Life is challenging, and aging impacts us all, especially those in the 40 and above age group. Sometimes, you simply don’t have the energy to maintain your daily routine and complete all your tasks. I want to reassure you that it’s okay to feel this way and even normal sometimes.
I view myself as an active person with good routines and habits that I follow daily. However, I still experience some weeks each year when I fall off the wagon. A hectic time filled with family gatherings or a sudden cold and sinus congestion can derail my plans. I’ve learned to accept this and move forward. I’ve realized that I can’t change the external circumstances, but I can navigate through them like the captain of a great ship at sea during a storm. I understand that these times will arise, so they’re not random or unusual when they do. I make the most of it.
Here’s my strategy that may help you:
Figure out what’s on my plate for the immediate future, like the next 7 days. Everything I need to do, be a part of, watch, or just think about.
Tackle each of the most important things I cando each day and park or put off everything else. This could involve skipping a gym workout or TV time. I will also skip some socializing with friends and any other non-critical things
Keep in mind that I just need to get through the process of recovery if I have become sick. Maybe it’s just having a lot on my plate that is the source of the congestion, and I need to just chew on something every day until I finish eating the “elephant” on my plate.
Repeat the steps each day until this moment passes
Return to my ideal routines and habits and become stronger for the next time I face the rough seas of life.
It’s not easy or even desirable to be overwhelmed. It’s especially hard to skip healthy habits and routines you know are good for you, but it must be done sometimes. Our fitness gains won’t be permanently lost by skipping a week at the gym. Our friends won’t leave us if we can.’t talk to them about life for a days, and our life won’t fall apart if we only get 6 hours of sleep for a few days instead of the usual 8 hours. Life is about consistency and self-awareness over the long run. That’s what should be guiding you, rather than perfect routines and constant stability, allowing you to do whatever you want every day of the year.
The more I realize this, the more I allow myself to be tired sometimes so I can take a breath, take a step back, and work on things in front of me until the job is done. It’s changed the way I live and work, and I hope it helps you during your difficult moments as well.
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