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(Personal ramble)
So since I finished my commission list I've had a plan to organise my life as it's... not that great right now. My diabetes is out of control, my diet is awful, my fibromyalgia is (pun intended) a massive pain, and my sleep disorder is causing me to feel fatigued all the time. I had plans to make a 'recovery plan' wherein I would list everything that I need to change; sleep schedule, medication schedule, exercise, better diet, scheduling time to work on art, studying more, working on passion projects etc etc But now I have the space to do it I am just so overwhelmed on where to even start.
My bad habits, mental and physical health, and my sleep disorder have wrecked my health and I really want to get on top of it. But it's hard trying to figure out a clear path going forward. I know I need to take it one task/habit/goal at a time but part of me fears that I am already living on borrowed time and that I need to change everything all at once. I have also seemed to have developed a massive resistance towards anything that my brain deems difficult or challenging.
I guess I'll figure it out eventually but it's still something that is taking up way too much space in my brain nowadays. I know I just have to start and fight the resistance, and I suppose this art is just a small illustration of the frustrations of beginning to deal with that. It doesn't help that I am constantly receiving differing opinions and advice on different aspects of my recovery, which can sometimes stop me in my tracks and reset any progress I have made.
I know all about goal setting, SMART goals, the X effect, and other productivity methods but it's still so overwhelming to me. I think starting with my health is obviously the most important part here, but even that is multi-faceted.
I acknowledge that this is just the beginning of my real recovery journey, and is also why I won't be taking regular commissions for a while. I need to carve out the mental space to work on myself so that I can be a better person in this world for myself, and for others.
So since I finished my commission list I've had a plan to organise my life as it's... not that great right now. My diabetes is out of control, my diet is awful, my fibromyalgia is (pun intended) a massive pain, and my sleep disorder is causing me to feel fatigued all the time. I had plans to make a 'recovery plan' wherein I would list everything that I need to change; sleep schedule, medication schedule, exercise, better diet, scheduling time to work on art, studying more, working on passion projects etc etc But now I have the space to do it I am just so overwhelmed on where to even start.
My bad habits, mental and physical health, and my sleep disorder have wrecked my health and I really want to get on top of it. But it's hard trying to figure out a clear path going forward. I know I need to take it one task/habit/goal at a time but part of me fears that I am already living on borrowed time and that I need to change everything all at once. I have also seemed to have developed a massive resistance towards anything that my brain deems difficult or challenging.
I guess I'll figure it out eventually but it's still something that is taking up way too much space in my brain nowadays. I know I just have to start and fight the resistance, and I suppose this art is just a small illustration of the frustrations of beginning to deal with that. It doesn't help that I am constantly receiving differing opinions and advice on different aspects of my recovery, which can sometimes stop me in my tracks and reset any progress I have made.
I know all about goal setting, SMART goals, the X effect, and other productivity methods but it's still so overwhelming to me. I think starting with my health is obviously the most important part here, but even that is multi-faceted.
I acknowledge that this is just the beginning of my real recovery journey, and is also why I won't be taking regular commissions for a while. I need to carve out the mental space to work on myself so that I can be a better person in this world for myself, and for others.
Category Artwork (Digital) / General Furry Art
Species Wolf
Gender Male
Size 821 x 1100px
File Size 2.59 MB
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Just start small. That's the only way to keep everything from seeming overwhelming. Set reasonable goals you can actually reach fairly quickly, to start with, and that will help build your confidence and make it easier to work on more daunting goals a bit further on. Trying to tackle everything at once will just stress you out even worse and negatively impact your mental health. Baby steps! And never forget all the fur friends you've got routing for you, ready to offer support, and all the "eHugs" you can handle!🫂😊💙
This is extremely relatable to me too with someone who still becomes overwhelmed with his own life goals and trying to overcome bad habits, so this hits close to home for me. :( I wish you the best of luck in what you plan to do with your plans to reassess things.
My best advice and something that comes to mind often for me when I feel stressed about my plans is trying to break it down into one piece at a time rather than trying to take it all on at once, arranged by taking on the smaller tasks first so I can focus more time on the larger ones - I still struggle at times and need to remind myself of this when I'm feeling down, but I hope the plans you put in mind help you out with your recovery. *hugs*
My best advice and something that comes to mind often for me when I feel stressed about my plans is trying to break it down into one piece at a time rather than trying to take it all on at once, arranged by taking on the smaller tasks first so I can focus more time on the larger ones - I still struggle at times and need to remind myself of this when I'm feeling down, but I hope the plans you put in mind help you out with your recovery. *hugs*
Oh do I sympathise, though things for me are on a lower order of magnitude; nonetheless, having everything to do gives you anxiety, which then stops you from being able to do all you need to do. Auuugh.
Each path forward is personal - trying to find the method that works for your brain chemistry is itself a journey. Getting a support network of any sort is very helpful if you can.
Best of luck in getting things managed and onto a forward path!
Each path forward is personal - trying to find the method that works for your brain chemistry is itself a journey. Getting a support network of any sort is very helpful if you can.
Best of luck in getting things managed and onto a forward path!
wishing you great luck in your journey, make sure to take it one step at a time without being caught up in unrealistic goals/expectations of yourself. i'm also heavily familiar with the massive resistance towards difficult stuff these years. you might also want to see a mental health professional, but i'm not telling you what you have to do rather give you suggestions.
sending much love your way.
-From a fellow fibro+cfs and additional medical conditions sufferer ^
sending much love your way.
-From a fellow fibro+cfs and additional medical conditions sufferer ^
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