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I have been a little stressed.

My circumstances aren't bad, but a couple more twelve hour shifts and a short period of financial panic has me less centered. I had today off and I acted like a zombie instead of doing stuff that's good for me. I just hope I can get it together before the holidays! Anyway, good things are coming. I just wanted to vent a tiny bit and also ask for all your best tips for keeping healthy and motivated when you feel chaotic and just want to not think.

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About not thinking....

We understand what a fair balance of sleep is - that point between being an insomniac and being lazy....

The same thing goes for not thinking - the mind has to rest, quite often, during a state of consciences - much like digesting food, it can't be done during sleep because digestion is largely shut down at sleep.

We need to actively digest the information we gather on a daily basis, it is important to understand that we live in the information age and it is easy to be a mental glutton - if you don't think so, just look at most every mental disorder that has been diagnosed over the span of three decades.

As a rule of thumb goes, I have determined that the condition of a person's home is a reflection of their mental well-being. Some people keep their place like a musium, other people have hoarder homes.

As I've mentioned, you have to take time to process your experiences (actually deal with them), before moving on (or changing the subject). And not to do so only invites information overload, and leads to a host of mental disorders.

The ability to not think generally means you've reached the end of what you have mentally digested - it doesn't mean we have to suddenly cram more information or experiences in, just to fill tiny voids of meaningless drivel - and this explains why we live in an age where HUGE sums of energy and attention are given to insignificant things - big things are comming your way because you bounced the Q-Tip off the bathroom countertop and made a rimshot off the waste basket (Tweet, Selfie, squint eye, pucker, upload to Facebook for a hopeful viral hit).

Well, this should be enough to get you started. Think it through, it's all we can do before it's time to take a break.

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I have to take time to recharge my batteries so to speak. It wont happen working 12 hours shifts and being too busy.

You're asking us to tell you how to balance your work and personal life when there is none.

Get out there and burn it up or go home. That's what is expected of you. No one cares if you're tired or been overworked. They just want the work done.

So if you are the breadwinner in your household get over it you're a slave to your paycheck and totally screwed. But that's normal though.

I'm in fact surprised you're only a little stressed. Good job bravo!

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Go outside and take a walk. Take in all that is around you using all your senses. Okay, maybe putting your tongue on that frozen lightpole isn't such a great idea, but resist the urge to look at your phone every 7 seconds.

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I read this quote that really stuck with me.

“You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes everyday - unless you're too busy; then you should sit for an hour.” - Dr. Sukhraj Dhillon

I think it kind of applies here and it’s something I have to remind myself of too. Decompressing is just as important as working. People who don’t schedule time for themselves burn out. So even if it’s not meditating- if it’s a bath, or a book, or a stroll through a park- you have to make time for yourself.

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Sometimes doing nothing is the best way to recharge. Don't feel guilty for it. Thats what I have learned over the years. I don't do nothing enough lol.

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Wow, thank you guys so much, all of this is so helpful. I realized today I'm actually coming down with a cold or something, so that's probably part of the reason I've felt off. But what I really wanted was to just be more aware of what's going on and able to make healthy decisions, and honestly just reading your replies is working for me.

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BIG.AL.ONE wrote:

As a rule of thumb goes, I have determined that the condition of a person's home is a reflection of their mental well-being. Some people keep their place like a musium, other people have hoarder homes.

Hah. Everything you shared was good, but this was the part that clicked the most for me. My room has been perfectly neat for weeks and in the past three days somehow turned into a mess. I dumped my clean laundry on my floor. At least my floor is really clean. But anyways, I don't do that, so it's like a perfect test. And I do need to cut down on this info overload. I'm just gonna reply a little here, then it's off to sleep! Thank you.

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Anonymous wrote:

You're asking us to tell you how to balance your work and personal life when there is none.

I'm in fact surprised you're only a little stressed. Good job bravo!

I honestly feel pretty lucky in my life so far, I usually manage decent balance. Thank you for the encouraging reply!

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soco wrote:
Go outside and take a walk. Take in all that is around you using all your senses. Okay, maybe putting your tongue on that frozen lightpole isn't such a great idea, but resist the urge to look at your phone every 7 seconds.

Thanks Soco, a walk is in order, and I really do need to look at my phone less. Cool that a few people have diagnosed me correctly in this regard lol.

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Araz wrote:
I read this quote that really stuck with me.

“You should sit in meditation for twenty minutes everyday - unless you're too busy; then you should sit for an hour.” - Dr. Sukhraj Dhillon

I think it kind of applies here and it’s something I have to remind myself of too. Decompressing is just as important as working. People who don’t schedule time for themselves burn out. So even if it’s not meditating- if it’s a bath, or a book, or a stroll through a park- you have to make time for yourself.

You're so right! I was meditating and doing yoga, but I lost consistency at some point! I will try to get back into it. It's so weirdly easy to imagine you don't have time for things that improve your entire day. It should be mandatory for me.

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Nix wrote:
Sometimes doing nothing is the best way to recharge. Don't feel guilty for it. Thats what I have learned over the years. I don't do nothing enough lol.

Thanks Nix, sometimes giving yourself permission is the trickiest part. :)

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Again, thanks for taking the time to reply, everyone! I really appreciate it.

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BIG.AL.ONE wrote:

As a rule of thumb goes, I have determined that the condition of a person's home is a reflection of their mental well-being. Some people keep their place like a musium, other people have hoarder homes.

Hah. Everything you shared was good, but this was the part that clicked the most for me. My room has been perfectly neat for weeks and in the past three days somehow turned into a mess. I dumped my clean laundry on my floor. At least my floor is really clean. But anyways, I don't do that, so it's like a perfect test. And I do need to cut down on this info overload. I'm just gonna reply a little here, then it's off to sleep! Thank you.

You seem to manage well.
By your account, I wouldn't feel too guilty eating ice cream off your floor😋

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