I think at any time during the year, but especially the holiday's that it becomes important to take care of yourself. Despite writing this blog (I'm being stubborn and shouldn't really be on the computer), I am taking the weekend off. Maybe just today, maybe the whole weekend. Depends on how I feel.
Last night I just started to feel extremely dizzy and nauseous, then really cold, and it wouldn't let up. For a person who doesn't get sick, I know why it happened.
I overworked myself.
My body has this wonderful ability of telling me when I am ridiculous (the only one I listen to, really) and need to take a break. And, as much as I hate taking time off, that's exactly what I'm doing. The dishes have already piled up, which means I will do those (we don't have a dishwasher so there isn't much choice), and I do have to stay on top of some cleaning or else the house becomes total ruin. Same with making dinner, but I do have a pizza ready to pop into the oven to simplify the process.
Otherwise . . . I am off duty.
I overworked myself because I want to have my next Dark Illusions book out by Christmas so the head got an OT workout from the computer, which isn't good for the mind, or eyes, and that's on top of the already heavy daily workload.
I'm resting, instead of writing (save for this quickie), or doing much else because my body asked me to. That's something important to remember. When your body has had enough, listen to it, and just stop. I truly believe it's how I keep from getting sick and worn out all the time, and have such high energy, despite the fact that I work most of the day, that I am a workaholic in general. I simply have learned to listen to my own body.
During the holiday's, it's really important to listen to yourself because it lessens the stress on your body, and entire being, which is the most important present you can give your friends and family. Most of all yourself. It leaves you in better spirits, more energy, and overall a happier individual.
If you don't take care of yourself first, you can't be expected to take care of anyone else. Allow yourself that bit of selfishness. Take a moment just for yourself without waiting for someone to give it to you. I plan to catch up on the huge pile of magazines and movies that I've wanted to see, and haven't been able to in a few weeks/months. Two days isn't enough time for a massive break, but it's enough for a sanity break.
Who couldn't use that?
And for a lovely compilation of dogs petrified of moving past cats (my dog will fly through the house if the cat swats her butt, lol) to give you a giggle, check this out:
Last night I just started to feel extremely dizzy and nauseous, then really cold, and it wouldn't let up. For a person who doesn't get sick, I know why it happened.
I overworked myself.
My body has this wonderful ability of telling me when I am ridiculous (the only one I listen to, really) and need to take a break. And, as much as I hate taking time off, that's exactly what I'm doing. The dishes have already piled up, which means I will do those (we don't have a dishwasher so there isn't much choice), and I do have to stay on top of some cleaning or else the house becomes total ruin. Same with making dinner, but I do have a pizza ready to pop into the oven to simplify the process.
Otherwise . . . I am off duty.
I overworked myself because I want to have my next Dark Illusions book out by Christmas so the head got an OT workout from the computer, which isn't good for the mind, or eyes, and that's on top of the already heavy daily workload.
I'm resting, instead of writing (save for this quickie), or doing much else because my body asked me to. That's something important to remember. When your body has had enough, listen to it, and just stop. I truly believe it's how I keep from getting sick and worn out all the time, and have such high energy, despite the fact that I work most of the day, that I am a workaholic in general. I simply have learned to listen to my own body.
During the holiday's, it's really important to listen to yourself because it lessens the stress on your body, and entire being, which is the most important present you can give your friends and family. Most of all yourself. It leaves you in better spirits, more energy, and overall a happier individual.
If you don't take care of yourself first, you can't be expected to take care of anyone else. Allow yourself that bit of selfishness. Take a moment just for yourself without waiting for someone to give it to you. I plan to catch up on the huge pile of magazines and movies that I've wanted to see, and haven't been able to in a few weeks/months. Two days isn't enough time for a massive break, but it's enough for a sanity break.
Who couldn't use that?
And for a lovely compilation of dogs petrified of moving past cats (my dog will fly through the house if the cat swats her butt, lol) to give you a giggle, check this out:
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