Hitting The Wall

I met virtually
with a bunch of buddies
last night.

We all had very different projects
but we were all dealing with
the same problem
– emotional exhaustion.

We’re looking at
a fourth wave
(or fifth wave,
depending on where we live)
of the pandemic
and it is impacting kids.

We’re dealing with climate change
and all the fires, floods, locusts
and other natural disasters
that come with it.

Other sh*t is happening.

It would be strange
if we weren’t emotionally exhausted.

Treat that emotional exhaustion.

Disconnect as much as possible.
Shut off the news.
Don’t look at social media.

Have a bubble bath
or at home spa day.
Or sit in the back yard
and watch the birds.
Or wiggle your toes
into the grass.
Take a long nap.
Read a book for entertainment only.

This is an investment
in yourself,
in your health.

Because, if you don’t take one day
for yourself now,
your body will take several much less fun days
for you
at the most inconvenient time.
You don’t want that.

Take some time for yourself.