A Morning Entry
Yesterday I got myself all gung-ho about going out to walk before I did anything on the computer. So, this morning I woke at 7:15 which is around my usual time but I didn’t get up until 8:30. I really didn’t want to get up and start the day.
I told myself that I HAD to turn the computer on so I could check on the weather and know what to wear before I went out. So, I turned it on, looked at all my email, which opens up immediately when I turn on the computer. I followed this by reading Open Diary. In between these, I loaded the dishwasher and got myself some breakfast. My stomach starts demanding breakfast LOUDLY after I have been up about an hour and my knees get very shaky if I don’t get breakfast.
By now I was feeling very down on myself because I hadn’t done anything I had said I was going to do. And then, suddenly, I realized that I had all day to take the walk. Why was I being so hard on myself to the point where I was spoiling the day? So, I gave myself permission to go later in the day and I was surprised at how much better the day suddenly got!
So, having given myself permission to postpone the walk, I then decided to go! Right then! This happens to me quite often, I have noticed. If I give myself permission not to do something I am not pleased about doing, then the pressure eases and I can do it!
Right after I had written the last paragraph, Fred got up and I went to the kitchen to get his coffee for him. Now, we have a four-cup coffee cup which is enough for us to have a cup each because we use big cups. What amused me whas that the coffee maker had only made two cups, enough for Fred. Apparently I had only put that much water in it! I have no recollection of doing this, but this works out very well. I will put enough water for me to have a cup, turn it back on again,go for a walk and then have coffee when I get home!
QUOTATIONS:
"There is only one success – to be able to spend your life in your own way."
Christopher Darlington Morley (1890-1957)
enjoy the walk I have to go to the post office and market – not a long walk – about a mile considering back and forth.
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I love walks! Enjoy the warmer weather of the afternoon and all the colorful leaves…assuming the constant NE rain has not dropped them all to the ground already.
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Over the last few years I’ve come to realize how often I impose rules and tasks and time schedules on myself… I’m learning to remind myself “That’s self imposed. You can revise your time table or even eliminate the task”. It’s amazing how liberating that is!
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Take away a “should” and gain a positive perspective!! Have a great walk.
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I’m glad you got over feeling down about yourself. Now that the days are nice and cool, ANY time is a fine time to take a walk! :o) !! hugs, Weesprite
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That’s an interesting phenomenon. I’ll have to try it the next time I hit the brick wall.
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I always say to myself, “After this, I am going to do this”, but you are right, you don’t have a time stressor, so why do that to yourself? I’m glad you were able to go out and have your walk AND a fresh cup of coffee upon your return home! What could be better? (((Hugs)))
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The coffee wasn’t twice as strong? I’ve had that same experience – when I give myself permission to be lazy, for example, then I become a lot more productive. Otherwise I beat myself up for not doing the things I think I ought to be doing.
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lol! There’s very few things that we HAVE to do exactly when we think we do. I hope you enjoyed your walk after all… (huggles)
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i hope you enjoyed the walk. that’s what i do to blake. if he gets it in his head to do something i think he shouldn’t do, i tell him okay and then he usually doesn’t do it. like calling me in the middle of the night. take care,
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I love to break my “rules”. I just had my supper at 4:00!! I used to think it was unacceptable to eat before five! With the weather cooling off I’m making a lot more coffee now!
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I do like your attitude about the taking the walk later and being kind to yourself. Very good coping skill!
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Funny how when something goes “wrong” it spoils everything! Glad you found a way around it. 🙂
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RYN: You’ve confused me… As for your giving yourself permission not to do a thing, I do that ALL the time and have the exact same experience. Isn’t the human mind a funny thing?! (((HUG)))
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Hope you enjoyed your walk! Oh, and your coffee! LOL Hugs,M
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On days when I am staying in I do my exercise whenever I feel like it. The other day I went on the treadmill about two. Be gentle with yourself.
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