Hope you're all enjoying your Sunday.
Writing: I did 2,655 words last week and did a fair amount of research on the next project (H for the moment). Part of the research included crunching some numbers and realizing that, as much as I want to go, a research trip to Scotland is not in the cards anytime soon.
Clutter: Still there. I have a plan. I just haven't put it into action yet. I did get my china packed up.
Health: Lost a whopping tenth of a pound. I didn't do measurements today because I was running late and when I thought of it I was on my way home from church.
Misc: I know I sound discouraged. What I really am is a little overwhelmed. (It doesn't help that it's been raining for the best part of 5 days, and we have 2-3 left to go.) Eric pointed me toward "Do The Work" by Steven Pressfield, which is a free Kindle download. I'm still not sure why he made it a point to recommend it, but I read it, and it made a lot of sense, so now I'm reading the book before it--"The War Of Art." Both books deal with the concept that because humans are made to function with others and as part of a group, we're afraid to break away from the pack to do that work that will set us further apart. He traces resistance down to the roots in a tight, concise, no-holds-barred fashion. It's geared toward writers but applies to anyone with a dream, not just artists. I read "Do The Work" in parts of two days (between work shifts). When I finished it I immediately started "The War Of Art." I'm still trying to digest it all, hence the overwhelmed-ness. There are a lot of things I can apply to different parts of my life. In fact, I've done it already without realizing it when I gave up coffee last year, and more recently by joining Weight Watchers and going to yoga. I think it's because there are so many different ways to apply it to my life and to my work that I'm a little paralyzed right now. I want to go back and read them both through again so I can make sure I didn't miss anything, but that in itself is resistance, which will keep me from getting the work done. So while I really want a nap, I guess I have work to do.
Oh, yeah, and Jeli went into heat. Yippee.
2 comments:
One reason I wasn't worried about my own weight plateau was I'd been stuck at pretty much the same weight all week (although, hubby's scale only reads in half pound increments, so it's not as accurate as my Tanita), but I knew yesterday's work would have an effect. Sure enough, down 1.5 pounds after my shower yesterday afternoon and still there this morning. We'll see how it shapes up over the course of the week.
Yours is also a little different, you're approaching your goal, so that last few pounds are likely to be more trying for you. Remember, you want the lifestyle improvements, and those will be long-term. Your metabolism is adjusting. You'll be just fine.
One thing I remind myself is I just feel better in a few small but important ways. I didn't have anything specific, but before I started WW, I was having times when I just didn't "feel right." Those odd, disconcerting feelings are gone now.
Regarding the overwhelmed feeling, I'll bet you'll feel better as you process the information you've gained and come to conclusions about what and how you want to apply it in your life. Integrating new information is a challenge, sometimes.
I'm going to took for those books, Wendy. They sound interesting and helpful. I hope they will give you the key you need to unlock all that awesome talent you have in abundance.
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