I am really getting to know myself these days…

I am discovering that I am much, much stronger than I suspected.  I have to be now.  My daughter is having seizures and I have to be.

I am also much more patient than I thought.  I’ve discovered that it is really a good thing in life to PICK your battles; some things simply aren’t worth the expenditure of energy!

I am sometimes rather silly, for an intelligent and generally rational person.   I went off my medicine recently because I felt better; you know what – sometimes that ISN’T the time to stop taking it!  Sigh.

What to work on?

Not to depress myself further, but I have become aware of things about myself that I need to improve.  I’ve got a bit of an anger problem.  I don’t always take criticism well (yes, it particularly irritates me when the criticism isn’t particularly constructive, but I could be more graceful).  I need to exercise more and take better care of myself overall.  And that’s just the start.

Well, now I need a plan.  I can do better, I just have to work at it.  I need to make sure that I’ve got the energy I need to get through the day – AND improve myself.  Lately, I’ve been lucky to get through the day.  So…my eating needs to improve.  Ok.  That’s a good first step.  I also need to get to bed at a better time.  I know that my only quiet time of the day is at night, but I simply have to sleep!   I’m going to try those two things for a week and see how things go.  That might help my anger issues right there – I tend to be rather bear-like when I don’t get enough sleep.

Thursday 13 (4th Edition) – Gratitude

13 Things I’m Grateful For

1. I am grateful for my beautiful, loving children.
2. I am grateful for the support and encouragement of my family.
3. I am grateful to have had a wonderful life here.
4. I am grateful for good health.
5. I am grateful for good night’s sleep – when I can get one!
6. I am grateful for beautiful spring days.
7. I am grateful for a hair stylist that does a wonderful job.
8. I am grateful for my life.
9. I am grateful for time to unwind in the evening.
10. I am grateful for a new perspective on what’s important – and what really isn’t.
11. I am grateful for my friends who have really shown me they care.
12. I am grateful for cars that are functional – even if they are old.
13. I am grateful for meals that I haven’t had to cook this week.

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