© 2016 TSM It’s a beautiful sunny day and the temperature is about 75 with low humidity. During the endless cold winter, this was the kind of day many people conjured in their minds in order to get through till spring. Here it is – just like we imagined. Sweet. I remember however that my desires for better weather didn’t go from worst day of winter to a perfect day in spring. They were incremental.
At first I thought I wouldn’t be so cold if only the wind would stop blowing. And when it ceased, I was warmer. Then I thought it would be so much better if just the sun came out. And then it did. After that, I wanted the temps to get above freezing. Then I thought it would be great if the icy sidewalks would melt. And so on. As spring slowly came, I got closer and closer to that perfect sunny day. And of course this got me thinking about my struggle with ME/CFS/SEID and the goals I set back then.
After I decided to finally get off the insane ME/CFS/SEID push and crash roller coaster, I was at my sickest with ME/CFS/SEID. Full disclosure – it took a horrendous crash to make the decision to permanently change my approach to healing. I am a Type A after all. My entire perspective on goals changed too. I was no longer striving to ‘get my life back’. I set simple, next step goals. Making a sandwich and then having the strength to eat it. Washing a few dishes. Paying a bill. When I could do those things, I worked on being able to take a shower without assistance. The first time I drove the car to pick up a prescription was a big day even though I needed a nap right after I got home. It seems hard to believe now. But those small goals added up over a long period – one step at a time. Eventually, the day came when I was feeling well again.
How are you setting wellness goals? What’s your strategy? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
At first I thought I wouldn’t be so cold if only the wind would stop blowing. And when it ceased, I was warmer. Then I thought it would be so much better if just the sun came out. And then it did. After that, I wanted the temps to get above freezing. Then I thought it would be great if the icy sidewalks would melt. And so on. As spring slowly came, I got closer and closer to that perfect sunny day. And of course this got me thinking about my struggle with ME/CFS/SEID and the goals I set back then.
After I decided to finally get off the insane ME/CFS/SEID push and crash roller coaster, I was at my sickest with ME/CFS/SEID. Full disclosure – it took a horrendous crash to make the decision to permanently change my approach to healing. I am a Type A after all. My entire perspective on goals changed too. I was no longer striving to ‘get my life back’. I set simple, next step goals. Making a sandwich and then having the strength to eat it. Washing a few dishes. Paying a bill. When I could do those things, I worked on being able to take a shower without assistance. The first time I drove the car to pick up a prescription was a big day even though I needed a nap right after I got home. It seems hard to believe now. But those small goals added up over a long period – one step at a time. Eventually, the day came when I was feeling well again.
How are you setting wellness goals? What’s your strategy? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
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