Wow, we are back to remote learning because of the COVID surge. Heeeeeeeeelp! Okay, I have a lot on my plate–and nothing at the same time–because I’m trying to reach some New Year’s goals, like dropping some lbs. and cutting back on my vices (need not be named: trust me, there are a couple). But, now this? OY! How can I work on myself when I have to work at home and with my kids?
Triggers. What are they? I was trying to think of this, when I was wondering how I can achieve my goals. Like, what gets in my way and makes me stressed? Oh, how about HOMESCHOOL!??! Okay, so that’s one. Then, I was like, “Okay, what’s next? What can make me stressed?” Work and kids. Responsibilities. Er, well, those can’t really be removed. Ever. So there you have it.
My entire existence is a trigger.
Remember when we just could be selfish, when we were younger, and worry about what we were going to wear out at night? Or, like, take all day to get ready for a date: workout, eat right, shave off all body hair, use Crest white strips, blow your hair out? Those were good times. Hah! I am kind of laughing. Those, actually, the getting ready for a date days? Those were inherently stressful, particularly if it was a first date. They kind of sucked, in fact. I guess I’m just thinking about when we lay around and had nothing to think about but our own selfish baby issues. Good times.
Honestly, though? I think I was worse off then. Yes, I’m feeling better already as I write this. When I had too much selfish baby time to ruminate, I would spiral and drive myself nuts. I’d snowball everything into a disaster and end up in the bookstore self-help section.
Too much time = a trigger.
So, now that I have zero time, I’m better off. Right?
Yes, I figured it out. I am, INDEED better off now!
See how I worked this all out by writing it down? I think this is a good exercise for all of us, particularly writers. And now I know why people say to journal every day. Okay, so try this for yourselves at home…see how well you do. Let me know.
Where did you get my headshot for your blog??
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Haha! I just LOL’ed.
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Homeschool here too…Toronto may send elementary kids back next week but high school kids stay home till the 23rd. But who knows. The story changes daily.
Also I ate cake. With whip cream. Talk about triggers…I don’t want not need sugar or carbs for the foreseeable future. Argh!
Blah. 😃😉
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Hi! Long time! I do love reading your blog. I am trying to do Weight Watchers and I am starving and I think even fatter! I love carbs. I eat more if I don’t eAt them, I think! Good luck with homeschooling and the puppy!!
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It’s a hard habit cutting carbs. I did well till I had cake. 😄
Good luck! You can do it. Baby steps.
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Writing things down really does help, as cliche as it sounds. It works like Harry Potter’s pensieve, where swirly, incomplete fears become less intimidating once you work them out and see them crystal clear. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks! Yes, I guess that’s how I started writing in the first place. I really never journal now, however, I guess a blog is just that in some ways! Thanks for commenting !
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