Yesterday I found myself in a terrible mood. I was fussy and cranky and I could not put my finger on the cause until half of the day had slipped away. It was odd because I had started the day in a great mood.
At some point in the day, I had decided that it would be good for me to catch up on some work, since I have an upcoming deadline. In retrospect, that is when my mood changed. When I tried to use my weekend to do something other than rest. I had reverted to my grind mentality, prioritizing work over my self-care. To be fair I had been doing very well with prioritizing self-care but trying to meet the deadline threw me off balance.
I need the rest. Work is demanding, my days are jam packed with problem solving and putting out fires. Last weekend was sad and it took its toll. I didn’t pause last week and I should have. So this weekend when I tried not to pause again, my emotions let me know very quickly that enough was enough. As soon as I figured it out, I put the work away, and decided that I would rearrange my week to ensure that I meet the deadline. I turned my attention to things that fill my cup, and of course my mood improved.
I am going to meet that deadline, and the end product will good. But I won’t sacrifice resting this weekend. This weekend, I am resting and doing things that energize me. I am going back to the original plan; I am resisting the grind.
Good for you!