Earlier this week I had a semi-meltdown. Up until today I have had a really rough week and have been completely stressed out. When I got home from work on Tuesday I felt so bad. The stress of the day had lodged itself in my chest. It felt like a fist was stuck in my chest and everything I ate only made me feel worse. My asthma flared up and my whole body was hurting AND I had a headache to boot. Let’s just say it was not a good day. To make matters worse I was extremely depressed about my weight, which sent me spiraling into a panic attack. I told you it was a rough week.
Today, however I felt much better. I stopped stressing over things that were not in my control and made a list of the things in which I could do something about. I made a list of the things that are currently blocking me from consistently moving forward and also listed out the solutions for each. Once I laid it all out my mountain began to move.
So what’s blocking me? So glad you asked!
My foot is starting to hurt again – the solution: commit to doing my stretching exercises, ice my foot as I roll it on a cold water bottle, use my inserts in all of my shoes and return to the podiatrist for perhaps another shot.
My knee is starting to bother me again – the solution: make an appointment with my doctor to get my shots. Also insist on an MRI…something else has to be going on that the X-ray is not picking up.
My back hurts everyday by the end of the work day – the solution: commit to stretching mornings and evenings and if need be while at work. Get up from my desk every hour so it doesn’t stiffen up from sitting so much, commit to walking daily…although I’m hurting, the walks do me good. Consider another epidural shot but only as a last resort.
My asthma is flaring up due to stress and the weather – the solution: put in place some coping mechanisms so that I am not stressing. Oh and here’s a thought…take your dang medicine like you’re supposed to ding dong. Get a breathing treatment if my medicine doesn’t bring things under control.
My body is so stiff – the solution: get a massage (any excuse will do …) get back to consistent walking and workouts. Here’s the thing. I would rather be sore from a good workout than to be stiff and hurting from a lack of exercise. Do the 10 Day Smoothie Cleanse again to detox my body.
Not having the proper food in the house – the solution: duh…go food shopping ding dong AND do a meal plan each weak to stay on track and to know what to buy.
Feeling paralyzed by panic – the solution: relax, breathe, focus, and start where you are
Thinking about what others will think when I’m out walking – the solution: oh girl please…stop trippin!
Once I stopped to consider what was actually holding me back, it was easy for me to come up with a plan and a solution for getting unstuck. Altogether all together it seemed insurmountable, as I looked at each solution separately, they really were no brainers. I just had to take a step back for a moment to gather myself and to determine what my real issues were. It’s good to know that all of the solutions are within my control.
Your Turn To Share
What’s blocking you? What’s keeping you stuck? What are your plans for moving forward?