Month: July 2020

It’s starting to feel like the dog days of summer + Covid. But before we know it, December will be here and we will be ready to ring in a new year. Whenever I am asked how I have been feeling my answer is always the same, “It depends on the day and what I am doing”. Some days I feel restless and some days I am occupied and don’t think too much about anxiety levels.

But there are those days, like today. What is today’s purpose? What should I get done or what should I do to help me enjoy the day? Trying to answer that question can leave my chest feeling tight and the day has not even started. Today I decided to just figure it out as I go. I went from checking news/social media, to reading a book, to try some exercising, to putting groceries away.

I think the most empowering part of my day was when I decided to get a little messy. Instead of letting my anxiety continue to build up, I went outside with a plain canvas and some paint. I turned up my music really loud, took a breath, closed my eyes, and began to rub my paint filled hands across the canvas. I did not care how it turned out or how much paint I got everywhere. It felt exhilarating to make art based on my emotions in that moment. I am no artist, but I knew it would turn out exactly as it was supposed to. And it did.

So then the question becomes, does everyday and every minute need a purpose? Sure, there is always a big picture of what your purpose may be. And maybe there is a purpose to everyday and I just have not figured it out yet! What do you do when you don’t know what to do? And how are you feeling at this point during the pandemic? Let’s talk about it!

Keep it moving!

-CJS

There are many days that I don’t feel like doing anything at all. And some days I don’t do much. But other days, I just keep moving. And as I get some momentum, I begin to feel productive and my day becomes meaningful. I then challenge myself to see how productive I can be for the day. How much I can cross off my to-do list.

I once read an article or maybe even a book that said something along the lines of, “No matter how much you cross off your to-do list, the list will never end”. It makes sense. Everyday life happens and there are more things to do. Sometimes they can be permanent items on the list, things you do everyday, every week, etc. And sometimes it can be something new. Or something you don’t do that often. Paying bills, doing laundry, exercising, etc.

One of the challenges I am faced with is getting things done one task at a time. I will start one thing, remember I have to do something else and walk away to start that task. That’s the anxiety kicking in. I think knowing I have at least started something makes me feel better than not starting at all. But then again, having 5 tasks partially done also does not feel the best. Is there a correct way to complete multiple tasks?

Everyone does things their own way. All that matters is you keep moving. What methods do you use to complete your tasks, big or small? Do you have problems getting things done? What gives you the motivation to keep moving? Let’s have a conversation!

Keep it moving!

-CJS