Positivity Corner: March Into Spring
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I know this last year has been difficult for many staying home, quarantining when necessary. I am an introvert, yet even I am saying, “Where are my people”?! Walking for health – or any other reason – has fallen off almost everyone’s radar. Survival is all we’ve been thinking about – not what makes us healthy and happy.
As part of staying connected, I personally have allowed myself to continue to travel to see my daughter’s family. As well as spending time with my Mom, grandson, and a few close friends.
Over a year ago, the ways we stayed connected were non-thoughts. Since then, they have become weighted choices.
Part of dealing with my overall health is deciding to focus on my physical health. This is a very conflicted area for me due to chronic health issues and an extensive medical history.
So in spite of conflicted feelings, I bought myself a compact, portable treadmill that fits under my desk. I also bought a desktop converter (turns a desk into a standing desk), for when I can walk and work for longer periods of time. I am absolutely anticipating that fine day!
Right now, I am doing five minutes twice a day, taking the weekends off.
I have to fight the “let’s getter done” thoughts that flit through my brain. Having fibromyalgia, I need to be mindful of how my body responds. Patience reminds me that slow and consistent is healthier in the long run.
And that’s what I am looking to do: run the long race. Doing daily things, like drinking more water and eating less sugar (big issue for me) will get me closer to being healthier. Progress over perfection. Consistency adds up. Realizing that even two steps forward and one step back leaves you in a forward position.
Here’s to walking for health as we march into spring!
Self care is critical for all peoples. Creatives tend to be particularly bad it, though, or so it seems. Here are some other thoughts on how to treat yourself well and better your life, your relationships, and your creativity through self-care.
- Self-Care for Chronic Illness
- Adjectives Aren’t Everything
- Rekindling Creativity Through a Healthy Lifestyle
Cyndi (she/her) is the mama of two grown children and Oma to eight grandchildren, all of whom she adores. She’s a biker chick with a lady’s heart and thirty-nine tattoos that tell some of her life story. Not just a cancer survivor, she’s a life thriver. She also loves painting, and finds the process similar to solving math equations. She has been a writer/poet since the age of nine, her first poem being about God’s Hands. She wrote for Christian Biker Magazine for five years.
You can follow her on Facebook for more inspiration on a regular basis. Email her at: cynthialublink@mockingowlroost.com
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