The Fine Art of Self-Destruction in Magical Realism

I’m feeling tired and low functioning, too. I took the day off for naps and movies and tea. I don’t really know how to rest anymore but I’m going to try, today. Maybe I’ll achieve one small thing, like maybe put away my laundry.

What are some of the things that bring you comfort or energy? Are there any small easy self care rituals you could do? Sometimes just a cup of lavender tea helps me. Or lighting a beeswax candle. Low key self care?

Anyway. I feel you. I know it’s hard 💛

I can relate to the feelings of wanting to purge, lose weight and organize my life. There's so much to do, all the time, and never enough hours in the day to do it. Something that has worked for me is to break things into tiny tasks, one thing at a time. If it's cleaning out my closet or my email inbox, I just set a timer for 30 minutes and do as much as I can in that time, and then back to whatever else needs to be done. Try chipping away at things vs. trying to do a whole overhaul. You seem to be an overachiever so you probably don't like doing things half-ass, but if you just allow yourself permission to do a little at a time, maybe it won't feel so insurmountable. Big hugs - congrats on all of the successes!!!!

I'm sorry I have no words of encouragement because I'm crap at that kind of thing.

But can I say thank you? If someone a incredible as you is in a rut, I feel a little less useless.

Hope you get your mojo back soon xxx

So nice to read from you and congratulations on your achievements! About 18 months ago I hit a huge STOP button in my life and started saying no to everything but the basics for health (physical, emotional and spiritual). I thought it would be for a short time, but in fact, it's a new normal. In fact, I wish I could simplify even further. We live in an era where we can do all the things we want... but by loving and doing so many things, we exhaust ourselves and feel scattered, stressed and unfulfilled. Is there anything in the next month that you can say no to that may seem unthinkable? (Buying gifts for family, holiday parties and drinks, etc.) which will give you an extra hour or evening here and there?
Maybe your priority can be a quiet weekend, no devices, to just focus on your home and make it a calm, quiet space for the rest of the year... you can get rid of 30% of your stuff in a weekend. I have whittled down my Christmas deco to 2 shoeboxes and it feels SO GOOD. I know you're not the type to have tons of holiday decorations sitting around. But maybe just pack up a whole bunch of your clothes and jackets. I can give you my mailing address. ;)
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Hugs... you can do it! If it was me, I'd shut out anything and anyone I possibly could for a few days to at least some thinking time.

Miss you! Wishing you peace.

Emails: Select all, delete! If it's urgent they'll email you back.

Keep on keeping on. xox

As you know, I am lacking in inspiration and motivation as well right now, but I definitely have sympathetic thoughts. This is a particularly tough time of year. Hopefully we will both find some peace.

You deserve a break. Don't commit to anything for the holidays, take the time to sleep and get rested. Also, I agree with [Red] above--declaring email bankruptcy works! 99% of the emails you have are probably nothing urgent, and if it is, they'll definitely follow up again.

Have you read Brene Brown's book, "The Gifts of Imperfection"? I think it's a good one to read when you feel overwhelmed and/or inadequate.

Hi. You're being awfully tough on yourself! Maybe try and make goals each week to achieve so you can climb small hills instead of big mountains. Maybe don't work out everyday but 4 times a week, so you can feel accomplished in that way. Also it sounds like on your to do list should be SELF CARE, be it 10 minutes in the morning to sit and be calm or a few minutes of whatever gives you some peace. Good luck, go easy on yourself, you're doing just fine!

You do take on a awful lot. Maybe pick and choose a bit more going forward? Keep more time for yourself? xx

For me, drinking less (or not drinking at all) and purging my living space of junk makes me feel a million times better. I strongly recommend starting with one of those. That said, you do A LOT, so I don’t think it’s surprising at all that you are tired!

First, I miss you. Second, give yourself a break. You are such a rockstar — but even rockstars need a rest. Channel me and spend the next month getting some sleeeeeeeeeep and deal with all the rest next year. After all 2019, is just a dream away. Love you, friend.

Hey you. How have you been doing? How's your 2019?

I just came to check to be sure I haven’t been missing updates from you. How ARE you?