Ebb and Flow

Ebb and Flow.

Most who know me know that I am high energy. But they don’t usually see all of the time I spend recovering, restoring, and resting.

The only reason I can come to the studio, to a gathering, to a meeting, to an event….with full energy and optimism is because I spend a LOT of time resetting as well.

MY TOP WAYS OF HITTING CONTROL-ALT-DELETE?

1 - Drinking more water and adding electrolytes. There is an absolute correlation to how much energy I have relative to my hydration levels.  I am exhausted when I am dehydrated and my electrolytes are out of balance. Hydrated and balanced? I am an energy spaz.

2 - Prayer + Meditation. This keeps my emotions, self-talk, and perspective in check.  Without a daily practice, I become pessimistic which lends to mental exhaustion. I add prayer and mediation to my morning ritual and it includes a practice in gratitude.  My morning ritual sets me up for the day. Organizes my brain for optimum output.

3 - Movement. When I get my blood flowing and endorphins pushing I am absolutely a happier person. Working out in community also gives me the benefit of a lot of conversation and laughter which just amps up the benefits.

4 - Rest. Above and beyond getting 6-8 hours of sleep, I like to take a siesta each day. This can be just 5 minutes if that is all I have. I just need a quiet place to sit. If I can grab a sunny spot, even better. I may close my eyes. I may just pop some ear phones in and listen to water flowing and some birdsongs. It makes all the difference.

5 - If my day allows, my list will include walking outside or catching a sunrise or grabbing time with family or friends.  All of these things serve my mental state as well. They keep my priorities in check.

“I make no apologies for prioritizing myself. Without doing so, the important people in my life would be getting fraction of what I have to give. And I want to give them my all.”