Restober

Last weekend I woke up feeling really tired. Exhausted tired. It was cold and rainy and I wanted to stay in bed. I got up, meditated, had some coffee, but couldn’t shake the tired. I found myself getting annoyed at my exhaustion and thinking a lot of things like, “I really should go to the gym.” Then I heard in my head what I say all the time to my coaching clients, “If you’re feeling tired, it’s probably because you’re TIRED and need to rest.”

So, I sat on the end of my bed, tuned into my body and asked it what it wanted to do; what would actually feel restful. 

It said, “I want to finish “Little Fires Everywhere” in my pajamas.”

“Okay,” I replied, “that’s what I’ll do.”

And I did.

I spent the rest of the day asking my body what it wanted to do. Here’s how I spent my Sunday:

• I finished a novel

• I picked a new pattern to knit and sorted my knitting supplies

• I switched my closet from summer to fall

• I napped

• I journaled

• I cooked a delicious meal

• I watched TV with my family.

By the end of the day, I not only felt rested, but joyful; like I had refilled my bucket and then some.

On Monday I woke up rested and ready for the week, and that changed how I experienced the entire week.  Everything felt more spacious; time slowed down just a little.

Now, of course, this didn’t last forever. I still live on planet Earth. Trump is still president. These are the realities of life at the moment. 

I made it until about Wednesday night before stress set in again. But, it was a good start and a reminder to listen to my body and rest when it tells me to rest. 

I’m reclaiming October as Restober and I just might extend that into November. 

Wanna join me?

XO,

Patty

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