I just finished week 6 of another tough 16 week semester. Long hours preparing content for my students is greatly reducing the time I have to pursue my recreational activities. I find myself snacking too much at work as a coping mechanism. Things will be better after this semester is over, but I still have 10 more weeks to tough out. I will get a bit of break in less than 2 weeks as we get a week off for spring break. I'm heading downstate (Illinois) for 7 days of hiking!
So good to see you here Regina! Perhaps you can find little ways at work that you can create some space for yourself. Notice that when you think you need to "tough something out" - your brain will be looking for the ways that it's tough. Is it possible that more hours could be foundational time spent that might pay off in the future? Your spring break sounds amazing!
My current struggle is not taking accountability for my choices. I blame my husband for buying the food that makes me feel uncomfortable or out of control. I also don’t try to make things easier on myself. I just tell myself I’ll do better tomorrow.
You aren't alone in this time being a struggle! Often it's the combination with the transition home from work, or whatever other responsibilities happen during the day.
Yes! Our bodies are always talking to us - we've just learned how to ignore the messages after so many years of looking outwards for answers. The times we turn to food make so much sense - and its often the body asking for something else - another need that isn't being met.
I just finished week 6 of another tough 16 week semester. Long hours preparing content for my students is greatly reducing the time I have to pursue my recreational activities. I find myself snacking too much at work as a coping mechanism. Things will be better after this semester is over, but I still have 10 more weeks to tough out. I will get a bit of break in less than 2 weeks as we get a week off for spring break. I'm heading downstate (Illinois) for 7 days of hiking!
So good to see you here Regina! Perhaps you can find little ways at work that you can create some space for yourself. Notice that when you think you need to "tough something out" - your brain will be looking for the ways that it's tough. Is it possible that more hours could be foundational time spent that might pay off in the future? Your spring break sounds amazing!
My current struggle is not taking accountability for my choices. I blame my husband for buying the food that makes me feel uncomfortable or out of control. I also don’t try to make things easier on myself. I just tell myself I’ll do better tomorrow.
What would it look like to make things easier on yourself? This could be a great journal prompt for you!
I struggle with afternoons. That time right from dinner prep to during dinner clean up. And sometimes it's starts around afternoon snack "time".
You aren't alone in this time being a struggle! Often it's the combination with the transition home from work, or whatever other responsibilities happen during the day.
I'm retired but like you, I go and go and go all day. It really is as if my body is begging for a break. Mind blowing!
Yes! Our bodies are always talking to us - we've just learned how to ignore the messages after so many years of looking outwards for answers. The times we turn to food make so much sense - and its often the body asking for something else - another need that isn't being met.