You’re not too sensitive, you’re just living your life fully !

Fitbit has given me great insight into my body and it’s limitations.

When I got my new one, it came with Premium free for a year. So I get to utilize the Readiness score feature. It is so so good at reflecting how my body feels. When it seems I’m getting sick, the number tanks really low. When I busted my butt doing house chores too much, the number tanks really low also.

I’ve come to the realization that I’m not the hare, I’m the tortoise. I function best with a slow steady pace with breaks between tasks. For a long time, I feel irritated about my energy levels, especially as a mom. Why can’t I be like type A , take their kids to ALL the things moms? Like my body literally will not let me function like that. DH also acts like I should plow through any housework, and git er done on a Saturday, or some great task that takes monumental effort on my part. And he cast his feelings of frustration on me when I don’t perform how he wants, with an attitude of I must not be trying hard enough. Which is really annoying and hurtful to me.

But now I see. It’s not “in my head”, and I’m not trying to be “lazy”. My body has a need for breaks, and while I may never get a medical Dx as to WHY, it’s still worth honoring that it’s just how I AM.

I am a far better person when I don’t push until I break. Would we rather I function in a broken up pace, or would we rather I be broken down and incapacitated on the daily? How can I keep up with the mandatory jobs of the day, if I end up in pain and fatigued from taking on too much? Pacing has been my best technique. The numbers of the Readiness score go up when I stick to that approach.

So I really appreciate the Fitbit feature, and it’s been a great relief to see I am in fact tuned in with my body needs, even if other people don’t agree or believe me.

wicked-and-divine:

Old as the universe itself

fyp-philosophy:

“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.”

—Lao Tzu

The Double Whammy of Being a Highly Sensitive Man

abiding-in-peace:

“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. And when life is bitter, say thank you and grow.”

— Shauna Niequist
(viapurplebuddhaquotes)

spooncrow:

Be kind to everyone. You never know what they’re feeling inside or what they, or someone they love, might be going through