How to prioritise self care?

kmakm

So I finally made it to the yoga class. Failed the first week because I got the time wrong (I am hopeless with that kind of stuff now, never used to be), and last week I was cooking and preparing for my daughter's 16th birthday party.

I really liked the class. It's very well paced, and pitched exactly where I need it to be. Not too hard, but hard enough to push me. I'm absolutely crap at it though. Felt quite embarrassed and mortified at one stage; thought I was going to cry. Pathetic! But I pulled myself together and kept going. I'll definitely go again next week. You have to start somewhere.

Afraser

For some strange reason, I can't 'like' a comment, keep getting an error message, perhaps I need to do something @BCNA?

So well done @kmakm! Starting is the key to almost everything. 

SoldierCrab

small steps @kmakm
lead you forward   

Romla

Well done @kmakm @SoldierCrab is right small steps .The occasional tumble happens but up we get again - that’s very much life.

Patti J

I have just done a cooking class with a Masterchef winner. Experiences are what I  am into at the moment. 

kitkatb

What were you cooking @Patti J .    Wish I could say the same about experiences I just find motivation took a big back seat.  Need to find my Mojo again.

Patti J

@kitkatb. We made scones and sausage rolls for a high tea. The instructor demonstrated how to make dainty little sandwiches. We then iced cupcakes that she had made previously. 
The class was a Christmas present.

Blossom1961

I found a great class near Daylesford for making sourdough traditional. I was already to sign up until I saw the price. I will stick to buying it instead.

kmakm

@kitkatb The barest flicker of motivation here. I am a bees dick away from just lying in bed all day for the rest of my life. I forced myself to go today because I recognise the power of habit, and habits have to start somewhere.

My mojo is a tiny spark of which I only occasionally catch sight.

As time rolls on I am beginning to think my depression is in large part continuing because of the Letrozole. Despite anti-depressants and therapy it continues. A listed side effect, it's the first one that is truly challenging my determination to take it.

Giovanna_BCNA

Hi @Afraser
Not sure why that is the case.  Maybe log off and log back into the online community and see if its working again

melclarity

@Giovanna_BCNA I just received notification of yours for this thread too, so I'm still receiving them. Thanks

kitkatb

@kmakm agree with you there.    I am due to start back to work slowly in the next couple of weeks so will be interesting if it changes my outlook in any way at all. xo

kmakm

@kitkatb I am envious that you have part time work to do. The structure and job satisfaction may very well help you to feel better. 

kitkatb

I'm hoping so @kmakm will let you know how it goes.  

kmakm

@kitkatb Big hug my far away friend. Best of luck, K xox