Life is good

I had a tough day yesterday. A busy Monday morning was filled with multiple unexpected meetings, calls, and fire drills. When it rains, it pours.

When I get overwhelmed at work and life, it often can feel like the sky is falling. Negative thoughts flood often flood my mind. I get more irritable than usual. I’m likely not a happy person to be around these times. I’m sure we’ve all been there.

It wasn’t until I got my head above water 7 hours later when I finally could go outside and get fresh air, and destress with a long run. I felt instantly better and getting some endorphins did wonders for my mental state. I was able to get back to a place of gratitude after my run.

These stressful situations do not need to be as stressful as I made them yesterday. The sky was in fact, not falling. I didn’t need to solve every problem right away.

At the end of the day, I live a blessed life and sometimes I need to get outside and take a deep breath. It’s a good reminder that these stresses are temporary and my mindset is amplifying that stress. A 10 minute meditation may be in the works next time I see myself feeling overwhelmed.