Ever have an off day? I sure do.
Ever have an off day? I sure do. Yesterday was definitely one for me. I skipped my morning routine for some reason and never moved out of ADD fog. I got on the internet. I checked out facebook and twitter accounts. I moved from my in box add requests, to requester’s pages, to links they mentioned. Then without having learned much clicked on add friend.
Then I went to my email and did pretty much the same mindless stuff. I did send one to my VA (virtual assistant) about a promising potential partner. And, literally got a wake up call. She had me on the phone in less than 10 minutes, was so excited, and told me to call her right away! I’ve been exploring partnerships that could bring something special to you all. At that moment, I became very clear the fog I was in.
As I write this post, I realize a couple of things that went wrong. No beating up here. I’ve just done a bit more research about what works and doesn’t. My morning routine is set to be automatic. That’s what doing the mindless, in the same order does (put the girls out, take meds, brush teeth, put food and water out for the girls etc.) And, it allows for the meds to take effect. The exercise in the routine, both mindful and physical is part of my treatment plan. It boosts my ability to focus, among other things. It’s a commitment I’ve made to myself to maximize my day.
So, here’s the kicker. Other than my Tai Chi Classes and of course my spontaneous bursts of dance, all my movement work has been outside. And, I’ve been spoiled. We’ve had nearly 6 weeks extra of 50 degree or better mornings. And, when the temps dropped to more typical 30’s and low 40’s at the beginning of this week I stopped going with my girls for a hike in the forest. I also stopped doing any energy work as I would there in the trees or on my deck by the koi pond. The mornings have been too cold. Being the “delicate flower” that I am going from comfy warm to brrrrrr well, it just doesn’t suit this princess.
This is my learning to ensure I continue with my energy boosting, blood flowing activities I need to accommodate for changes in the weather. It’s also important to create options for other predictable changes. And, most important the options I give myself need to be options I’m willing to choose. This movement is really important. Get’s the blood pumping to the brain. And, the centering work (the tai chi) brings me to the mindset of clarity in purpose and focus.
This morning, I completed my routine. Before getting out of bed I did my 60-second wake up. It put a smile on my face and made getting out of bed easy. Next, I did all the mindless stuff. Then I did my Tai Chi in the living room ending with a standing meditation. The key to really kicking off the morning is in not having to choose while I’m in that ADD fog. That means create a habit, with options for predictable changes. It’s just like laying out your clothes before you go to bed. Having a place you always leave your keys. I create a new habit one, maybe two at a time. And, sometimes, I go back in the fog, and do a bit more research.
