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Mar 15, 2018, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by unaluna
How many things are you trying to do in a day? I had a neighbor who did that successfully (i guess) - she was like, well, i can swim for 17 minutes, because i want to bike for 22 minutes, because otherwise i cant do everuthing i want to do in a day. She WAS very fit, and she was a t, so she was also pretty much her own boss. I felt bad for her because i was like, how can you bear to leave this gorgeous pool on such a beautiful evening? But she was all business and discipline.
Anyway i read somewhere, i think, you can have 1 major project, 1 minor project, and 1 fill-in thingie going at the same time, but dont try to have like 3 major projects going at the same time. My major project has been napping, im about ready to move that to fill-in status  |
So, I'm super type A. I used to compete in triathlons. I woke up at 5am for an hour swim...then biked to work across town. Worked for 8 hours, then ran 8-10 miles after work, then biked home. 3 times a week I took ballet class. I hung out with friends at least once a week. I went out on weekends.
That was before my mental health went to hell. I guess I am under the impression that I can have that kind of mental stamina again. And maybe I can. But I guess I just have to build up to it. So I think your suggestion is good. A major thing, a minor thing, and a fill in. And then continue building up over time.
I called the university about applying for the PhD program today. I am super excited. I know I can do all this stuff, I just have to build up my stamina. And I need help. Like, I live alone, I have two dogs. I need help keeping my house clean. I may need help walking my dogs...so I just need to pay for those things if I need them. And I have a great sitter/walker now, so, might as well do it. I need to be okay with reaching out to others.
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