After a very busy weekend, I’m officially on Spring Break. I have lists of what I hope to accomplish in four different areas of my life, and every night I plan to look at it and write down the specific tasks I hope to tackle the next day. I hope this keeps me from feeling too overwhelmed, and helps me take a couple of breaks here and there.
As you can see, the Relax+Reboot column is pretty short. I honestly can’t think of much to put there, which should probably be concerning. I do hope to get a massage, which is a very big treat. Part of why I wrote that is because I had so little to write there. I guess that is a happy result of separating tasks, so as to be sure I was taking some time for myself. If I hadn’t done that I probably wouldn’t be trying to get a massage at all.
And of course the test prep list is super long. I have a lot of test prep to do. I cannot wait for this test to be over.
More will be added to the lists too. This is just a first pass. I’m at my allergy shot appointment right now, and I forgot to write that down.
I have a fair number of appointments and errands to run this week, which is partly the result of me pushing things back, knowing I’d have more time whilst not working. It’s impossible to take an hour or two off for an appointment when you’re a teacher, so we tend to schedule things during our breaks. It makes regular weeks more manageable, but it also means breaks are less restful. Oh well.
My hope is to end this week feeling good about how I tested, pretty happy with the state of the house, prepared for the final two months at work, and starting fresh with my list of upcoming errands. We shall see.
under relax/reboot: sit in sun in peace and quiet for 1/2 hr 4 times ~ Just breathe.
Like massage idea….. make that appointment now.
Praise your self for all the drop off returns, teeth cleaning and Costco/pet food runs
Listing activities for taking care of you time is important because I think you often fail to take care of you with gentle caring. Proud of you for listing the dojo test prep so precisely.
Wishing you success on the test prep and testing! Cheering you on.
Ok, you have one week, not one MONTH, right? That’s an extensive list! I hope you get at least 2 runs in, if not 3, and maybe catch a nap one afternoon if that’s your cup of tea.
Today is the middle day of your break. Think you have blue skies. Hope you are able to pause and let the light fall on your head and enjoy and revel in it. You have so much to accomplish in a short time. Crossing fingers the test prep has gone well and you will pass test shortly and be able to reduce some stress.