Well most of us PDS"ites" are wrapping up the end of a few absolutely crazy weeks. Many of us jumped into new trainings - requiring additional research, while others extended our current modules. At the end of a crazy day, I found myself retreating to the bath tub - having some much needed "soak time". At times like these, it's so important for us to take care of ourselves.
In the midst of this craziness, my back decided he wasn't happy about all this lifting, bending, twisting and turning. Two weeks in a row I found myself visiiting my favorite chiropractor. After much snap, crack, and pop - I was on the mend. The doctor told me that in order to get through these few weeks, I needed to have complete bedrest when I wasn't "on the job". Now that was a tall order. The justifications of why I couldn't do that began. And continued. And then finally after much self-talk, and conversations with God , I knew that I really had no choice. I called and cancelled all evening activities for two weeks. I put my feet up. I didn't cook. I took in a movie. I read. I rested. And rested. And I'm a different person today because of it.
The older I get in life, the more I realize that I am responsible for my own peace and well-being. Nobody else can accomplish that for me. And sometimes that requires making decisions that may inconvenience others. But I'm worth it. How about you? How have you taken care of yourself during these hectic weeks?
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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