In an effort to take care of myself, I have made doctors appointments during my lunch hours. Due to these appointments, I'm not getting my walks in. I notice a huge shift in my moods when I do not get to walk or exercise. I also find that I decondition quite quickly; it becomes harder to get going again if I haven't been able to walk nearly everyday.
I feel that I am being torn between walking and appointments. Both are needed to take care of me. Is one more important than the other? I know that my appointments come in flurries or clumps, but is it enough for me to loose my motivation?
I started this blog yesterday, but became so busy, that I have to finish it today. Over the last 24 hours, I have been mulling it over and started asking myself, what do I tell one of my case management patients when they are in the same position?
I encourage my patients to not over extend themselves. The focus needs to be on making the workout a habit and to not interrupt this habit often. Given that, I need to start spreading my appointments further apart. I must walk, it is for my health. I am finding that I am having trouble sleeping again, I am sluggish in the mornings and not getting as much accomplished.
I am also cranky. Abby made a comment this morning about how I must not be in a good mood because I seemed cross. I explained to Abby that I was tired but wasn't actually angry about anything. She seemed to understand. She on the other hand, was in a great mood and wanted to share that with everyone :)
Walking seems to be an integral part of my well being. No walk, no well being. And I want to be well!
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