Shit happens. Excuses are easy. Consistency is hard, but necessary.
This year started really well from a training perspective. I was super consistent and felt amazing. Training was the best and most fun it had been in a long time. I was working hard to get as close to enough sleep as I could.
As the year has gone on and my cup has become fuller, it's had an effect in different areas. One being, feeling like I'm falling behind or not making the same progress as others (stay in your own lane kids), work quality going in waves, and more recently, injury.
Over the last few months I've been looking at it all as objectively as I can. Realistically as one person, you can't sustainably do all the things. As much as I'd love to be superwoman - it's not the one.
So changes have been planned in and are being put in place now. The workload is reducing, or at least the areas of distribution have reduced. Focusing more on the ones that bring me joy, satisfaction, and opportunity to grow (personally and professionally).
Ironically, the day after I step away from coaching classes to make that space. I get told I have a shoulder injury that's going to enforce either rest or a significant drop in intensity. After my hips flaring up six weeks ago.
You could say, my body is crying out for me to make space in the cup for myself, sleep and recovery.
Honestly, my first reaction to being told to rest was "just give up".
But what's that going to achieve?
So, the calmer (90 seconds later) plan.
Do rehab 5-6 days a week - 20 minutes
Move daily - get out for a walk, increase blood flow, sit on a bike or rower in the gym - 20-40 minutes
Prioritise sleep - 8 hours
Take time in the day to chill - 10+ minutes
None of this is rocket science. All of this is stuff I tell clients to do every day.
I'm writing it to confirm that it isn't any easier for me to do than it is for you. But, it's essential. We cannot live a life where the only thing we really do consistently is run faster on the imaginary hamster wheel.
Slow down the pace, or temporarily jump off and make a plan for how to get back on at a slower pace when you're ready.
Need help? I enjoy a good chat and a planning session - As a one off or ongoing basis.
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