Posted by Like most days, I was in two minds about doing a post today. Had to do a bit of housekeeping on the blog to make sure it didn’t cease to exist soon. Update complete. I’m assuming it’s still working as it’s meant to? I mean if you’re reading this then it must have worked. And if you’re not reading this… then I’m talking to myself. Again. Hmmm, feels like my mind is going to have a system failure.
I genuinely need a bit of a system reboot of the mind. There’s a lot going on. And that usually means my mind is in overdrive. This time it’s affecting my chest too. Sounds concerning right? If Mrs OddFather reads this… don’t worry honey, I’ll make that doctors appointment tomorrow. I promise. Like I promised yesterday. And the day before. And the day before that.
You get the gist.
I guess there’s things I can – and should do – to reset a bit:
Go for a run
This usually helps to be fair. But recently it’s not as impactful. Doesn’t help that it’s absolutely pissing it down outside. And I have the mental strength of a potato when it comes to going out for a run in the rain. I could go for a walk instead – but the same issue exists.
Meditate
No excuse for me not having done this already. It can be difficult when the OddDaughter is around. But I shouldn’t blame her. Plus she’s at nursery. I guess I have so much I feel I need to do, I feel 10 minutes can be too long. Then I end up not doing anything. Which is stupid, because it’s better to spend 10 minutes doing meditation than it is to do nothing. I should really listen to me sometimes.
Eat better
Ok I’m a bit guilty here. I’m eating a bag of Mini Eggs a day. And also I purchased a huge multipack of small crisp packets from Aldi that I’m going through faster than I should be. I thought as they’re smaller packets I won’t eat as much – instead it gives me an excuse to eat a second packet. And then a third. At least I’ve avoided going for a kebab so far this week. Although I haven’t eaten lunch yet and that does sound like a tasty prospect.
Do nothing
Maybe I just need a day to myself. Sticking on a movie and zoning out a bit. The problem of having a lot of things I feel I need to do and doing nothing instead does make me feel regretful for not doing anything if I went down this avenue. Also – I’m working. I could call in sick, but to this day I just feel uncomfortable calling in sick for a mental health day. Sounds ridiculous as if one of the people I line managed came to me with the same thought I would practically force them to log off and spend time on themselves.
There’s other things I can do too but I’ll stop there for today. I’ll sort something out. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.