Today I woke up around 6:30 a.m., much much earlier than my preferred time. My thoughts about a gargantuan photo project kept me awake. How could I ever finish it in the two days that I had allocated for the project. This was a time-line that I'd established for myself in order to take advantage of a mega-discount (67% off) from an on-line photo company.
This morning I finally admitted the obvious. I can't do it. Sitting at the computer for the time needed to achieve the results I am aiming for is too much of a physical strain for me. My back hurts. My neck hurts. And what was supposed to be a FUN project has become a multi-headed gorilla that needs caging. I've decided to trade robotic perseverance for a saner incremental approach. I'll spend no more than 90 minutes at a time at the computer - and only 60 minutes if I'm hurting.
This approach, to throw myself entirely into a project at the expense of other things (eg. exercise) is not unusual for me. Over-all I think I lead a fairly well-balanced life; on a day to day basis not so much. The all or nothing approach is all too typical of the way I live my life.
Pain can be a great teacher. Today it is teaching me that it is time for a fundamental change in how I approach my days.
This morning I finally admitted the obvious. I can't do it. Sitting at the computer for the time needed to achieve the results I am aiming for is too much of a physical strain for me. My back hurts. My neck hurts. And what was supposed to be a FUN project has become a multi-headed gorilla that needs caging. I've decided to trade robotic perseverance for a saner incremental approach. I'll spend no more than 90 minutes at a time at the computer - and only 60 minutes if I'm hurting.
This approach, to throw myself entirely into a project at the expense of other things (eg. exercise) is not unusual for me. Over-all I think I lead a fairly well-balanced life; on a day to day basis not so much. The all or nothing approach is all too typical of the way I live my life.
Pain can be a great teacher. Today it is teaching me that it is time for a fundamental change in how I approach my days.
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But it is hard to decide what you want to give up to behave in a sane manner, isn't it? I still want to do it all and it frustrates me to no end when my body won't let me!
Well, just give it your all in the allotted time. :)
absolutely Dear Arlene, the energy mental, physical,spiritual has to be there...if it's not, doing it is a great disservice to you and to others....
Kathy: I almost have to literally pull myself away from an activity once I immerse myself in it. This is true even if it is something that I have procrastinated doing. I suppose this is what a Unitarian minister referred to as an AFGE, another friggin growth experience.
Timoteo: That really is the only realistic option.
Lorraine: It may surprise you to know that, after first resisting it, I find much truth in the second part of the idea which you expressed. What I do, what we all do, has an impact on others, especially those about whom we care. On another subject, using the e-mail addresses that you gave me before and that I used successfully before, the e-mail that I've tried three times to send to you has bounced back to me all three times. If you e-mail me, I'll do a cut and paste of what I've written and hit reply.
Pain has a knack of teaching you those things! Plus, if it becomes a chore instead of fun.....dump it!! Or reschedule your time :) I LOVE the AFGE!!!! lol
oh ps the address Lrenaud2@videotron.ca just sends you to JUNK, how dare they, no worries I set them straight...and said: THIS IS NOT JUNK..lol idiots
Hello my sweet. Haven't blogged for a while and when I came to visit you yesterday I was distressed to find that your blog was closed. Did a little digging and thank goodness found you here. :)
Know what you mean about the project. Sometimes the flesh is just weaker than the spirit. I'm still a long way off from getting that moderation is key but I'm closer that I was.
Hugs and best wishes for 2011!!!
Makes good sense to set time limits, its so easy to becme addicted to what you are doing on a PC.
Lorraine: Your e-mail program is still rejecting stuff I send you. Grrrr.
Nona: I'm glad to see you're back on line. I'll check out your blog when I had time. I've suspended the weight loss blog until I manage to gather enough consistent self discipline to make it worthwhile. For now it would just be a series of whines, "brilliant insights" and such about my failures to get on track.
Mick: Addiction is any excellent description of the process.
i miss you girl, how'ya doin' ?
Okay Lorraine. Thanks for caring. I will return. Just been pretty busy in the default world.
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