It’s interesting how we can  sometimes take so long to live by or put into practice the things we’ve intellectually known for so long.

My energy, range of motion and stamina has been greatly decreased as a result of HS. I WANT to tend to certain things, and thankfully, many I do. However, the time it takes to do them is slower than most people.

I’m now forcing myself to realize that this is OK! I’m allowed to take my time, prioritize, reprioritize,😉 or even ignore some tasks that require more than I have to offer at a time.

I’ve been in the habit of overthinking and over-preparing for appointments and other matters, sometimes only to have someone cancel or arrive late. I then end up annoyed from all the preparation and energy that it took for me to be at the ready. I’m done with this. It’s time for me to take a breath, do what I reasonably can and not stress. I can’t expect others to understand all that goes into readying myself for the day or to show up for something, but I can honor my own limitations that I’m fully aware of by cooperating with my body and giving my brain a break

It’s time to move differently.