WEEKLY QUESTION

When you’re overwhelmed, how do you reconnect with the present moment?

Katmary71 wrote: »

WEEKLY QUESTION

When you’re overwhelmed, how do you reconnect with the present moment?

I'm a list maker. I make a list of everything that I need to do, prioritize it, and then get started. Action is the antidote for me. When I'm unable to take action - like when I have to wait for someone else - that's when anxiety gets to me. I'll do a workout or take a walk or a bike ride to free my mind from thinking about the problem at hand. I also write in my journal, sometimes furiously scribbling, as a way of thinking through the problem and brainstorming solutions. Or maybe journaling is just a brain dump so that I can think about something ELSE, something that I CAN control/act upon/fix.

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@Cornanda, I hate tracking, but I’m thinking that if I actually want to lose some weight, I might need to go back to it. I use the app Cronometer, which does detailed macro and micronutrient tracking. The free version is fantastic, and you can also buy the premium. You might want to check it out.


@Katmary71 Tell me again what grant you are writing for. I probably should have already known this, but I either didn’t know or forgot. I love Easter baskets! My husband’s ten-year-old granddaughter will be here for Easter, and I plan on getting her a basket filled with goodies! I probably should OK that from her mom and dad first.


Good morning! Yesterday, I had some errands to run, and Joe wanted to come but didn’t feel he could get in and out of the car, so he sat in the car and waited. I did get the car washed and he was able to help a little with the inside cleaning. After that, we went to Whataburger, which we hadn’t been to yet, and ate lunch in the car. The cheeseburger was HUGE!! So, dinner was a yogurt. Today, I plan to work out and deep clean my bathroom. I bought a spin brush thing I kept seeing on social media, so I will see what kind of a mess I can make with it.
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Question: When I’m overwhelmed, I reconnect by praying to God to give me the focus, peace, patience, and grace that I need to handle whatever is causing me to be overwhelmed. This is such a help if I remember to do it right away and not have a freak-out moment first, which is what I most often do. And I am also a massive list maker, which does help if I don’t let the stickies pile up beyond my control.

@morenin Awesome! I have the same problem with water. I try to reduce it 3 hours before bedtime and it helps a little but then I am really thirsty. I also have the same problem with exercise. I've heard losing weight is 80% what you eat but then again exercise is great for so many reasons (mental health, setting the tone for the day, etc), so I think it is important to fit it in when you can. Even if it is just on the weekends. The stuff around the house absolutely counts!

@Veta2018 Thank you! And yes, that would be fun! I am glad your laptop is working again. Hopefully it was a one-time occurrence.

@FushiaKat Happy birthday, Kat! I'm glad you had a great birthday.

@Katmary71 Lol yes it was good! I love people-watching, too. Wow, Alaska. That is interesting. Thank you, he only charged us $50 to change the faucet so I was happy! Yeah that was a good graphic novel. I'm really looking forward to the musical. Thank you, it is better! I'm glad you are doing well enough to just see a PA. I'm glad the class is going well. The taco bar sounds amazing!

@Cornanda Oh well, that's a good one to read, if you get a chance.

WEEKLY QUESTION: When you’re overwhelmed, how do you reconnect with the present moment? Really good question. I'd say I don't know. Seriously, I'm kind of "disconnected" from my body and mind due to trauma from the past. I think sometimes I stop and take a deep breath. Put on music that I enjoy (those crazy playlists of mine!). Sometimes I break everything down into steps and that helps. That's the best-case scenario. Worst case, I check out.

Hi all. Today, I say goodbye to the best dentist I have ever had and the only one who has cured me of my phobia of going to the dentist. She is retiring and I'm very sad. I have one last appt with her (today) and then I will switch to the dentist that is taking over for her. It's raining here. I'm ready for spring. I know I have said that before but I am ready for the flowers and sunshine.
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@TeresaW2024 - I think those spinbrush things just spin the dirt into another corner where it won't bother you as much....

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@FushiaKat I love your answer to what you do when overwhelmed, I think being okay with not getting everything off a to-do list and knowing when to take breaks comes with living with a chronic condition for quite awhile. I seriously ignored people saying to take breaks and would power through everything and feel terrible. That sounds like a good book I added it to my list of books to check out.

@micaroo4 I like making lists too, I have a bunch on my phone that are open-ended for everything like groceries and certain stores then things to do and remember.

@Cornanda Haha we know you DO get things done!

@Teresa2024 I’m taking a grant writing class with another board member for the charity, it’s a nonprofit and we could use more funding. LOL I think your husband’s granddaughter would LOVE an Easter basket from you but may be smart to let parents know. They are real fun to do. Our Easter Baskets for Kids committee meeting was last night and the president was telling us how she lost her temper with one parent who wasn’t happy with her child’s basket because it had stuff from Dollar Tree. What in the heck? I don't get super high end stuff for the one basket I do and hearing that is real frustrating. Your cheeseburger sounds delicious! LOL on yogurt for dinner not much would fit after cheeseburger calories! Hope you get everything clean, I’ve been wanting one of those brushes let me know how it goes!

@trooworld Great deal on the sink! Love your answer the question, music helps me a lot too. I get that with being disconnected from the body, it’s one of the things I’m trying hard to make healthier as I can’t be thinking of my body as the enemy or something that’s broken or a failure or I won’t ever feel better. I’m ready for spring too!

@Veta2018 I also love your answer, it’s funny how seeing things in black and white helps with getting some stress off. Music is the best I’m glad so many of us love it!

@txcritter69 Thanks! Honestly your “Today, I Choose to be Happy!” makes me smile every time I read it! I clean like you bouncing from one thing to the next unless I make a conscious effort to NOT do that, chances are if I put something away in my closet I’ll disappear for an hour looking at old photos and come out with a feather boa on and extra jewelry!

@morenin You must be doing better than you think with sugar if fruit seems sweeter to you! Hm you’re doing all the right things to feel better so I’m not sure on increased pain unless something you’re doing puts more stress on your body or you aren’t getting enough sleep. As @FushiaKat mentioned the other day sometimes some extra sleep can really help. Sitting in the sun helps me a lot too. Is a storm going through?

@AustinRuadhain Breathing can definitely help a lot! I just signed up for a “Do this breathing technique for 10 minutes a day and recharge your mitochondria” class, I’ll let you know if I learn anything good! You’re doing amazing! I have a funny story for you, there's a new practitioner at the holistic clinic and we seem to be on the same wavelength a lot. I decided to try one more treatment yesterday and had said I'd gone through two books with the previous treatment, she grabbed a book on rainbow eating and handed it to me of all books! It goes a little deeper on how different colors give off different frequencies and how they can heal the body, it's a pretty interesting book.

I didn’t answer my own question and do similar things to the rest of you. I’m also a list maker, I have the free version of Notepad with a Books to Read list, Things to do, Garden stuff, Next Costco Trip, etc then have a grocery app too. My pain goes along with stress so I try to stay on a schedule with sleep and sometimes nothing helps more than some time in bed reading with the cats or a nice bath. Most the time working out to aggressive music gets me back on track but times like today a relaxing stretch routine and a nap hit the spot. I just downloaded a new meditation app with different frequency sounds, listening to hang drum music and Native American flute helps me stay out of fight-or-flight. I did the vibration plate at the clinic the other day and I've never stood on it, it feels exactly how my nervous system was before surgery and I instantly started to panic, I had to talk myself off the ledge and focus on calming down to stay on it.

L decided to take an easy day today and slowly woke up and worked out (did stretching and foam roller instead of upping strength training as I’m flared up) then finished my book, it was a real annoying book I’m done with that author! He writes a chapter than says, “that’s how it should have gone, it REALLY happened like this:” over and over. I’m representing the charity at a meeting tonight for Big Day of Service, the day the community does a volunteer day. I think we’re making birdhouses to put in parks and at local spots, I’d like some to go to the care homes with yards and gardens I think they’d be real appreciated. Have a great night and awesome Thursday!

Katmary71 wrote: »

@morenin You must be doing better than you think with sugar if fruit seems sweeter to you! Hm you’re doing all the right things to feel better so I’m not sure on increased pain unless something you’re doing puts more stress on your body or you aren’t getting enough sleep. As @FushiaKat mentioned the other day sometimes some extra sleep can really help. Sitting in the sun helps me a lot too. Is a storm going through?

I'm definitely not getting enough sleep (5 hours two nights in a row, wheeeee). But the pain has resolved to every joint in my body, so I'm pretty sure it is arthritis. I haven't had it this bad in years, so it caught me by surprise. I'm going to bed early tonight, sleeping in, and resting today instead of frenetically cleaning. I'm holding off on even chair yoga until my knee and wrist brace can come off. It was a clear, sunny day, but it definitely doesn't mean a storm front isn't moving in. I'm going to work under the assumption tomorrow will be a rest day as well. I also scheduled with a new orthopedist for knee shots, that should help getting back into the exercise groove!