Day Five: What to do when you don't feel like it

 Day Five: What to do when you don't feel like it

I can tell you, even getting as far as to post about it is a step forward.

Journalling, talking about it, sharing about it... are all part of accountability.

If you leave it unsaid, justified, and stuffed away, it wins at taking you off track...from your goal, or even just getting unstuck.

This morning, I feel sore, and tired.

Usually, Saturday is my down day.

Let's get real.... Since January 2020, Saturday has been my down day.

Before that, Saturdays were devoted to trail running with a group in our city. 8:30am, we would meet up and hit the trails with the group. Sun or snow.

It IS important to note such details. It shows where patterns were interrupted and possibly where issues began.

Our house smells of cigarette smoke...neighbours...and it also makes me realize that over the last week, we didn't have that. Probably because we were in a severe cold snap and they weren't smoking outside in the morning like they were in the habit of.

Step One: Awareness

I brought Observation to the situation at hand. 

How come, after many days of rewarding application, am I deciding to come off track? I have modified the workoutss already, because it said to not push to failure. Having the conversation with myself, serving or non-serving, brings things to light that may help in making the adjustments needed to regain traction and forward momentum.

Step Two: Adjust

Let me be clear first with the steps I want to be taking and have taken so far before I adjust.

- I have started each day with hydration.

- I went immediately after measurements and tracking into my workout.

- I prepared and ate my first meal.

What from all this could I add or tweak?

- I could add in my supplements (make sure my electrolyte intake is consistent)

- I could tweak my sugar intake (causes inflammation)

- I could give more space and focus to recovery (sleep, stretching, etc.)

- I could start tracking my hydration to ensure I am getting enough (approx. 2L)

Step Three: Apply and Re-Assess

When, after applying the tweaks, will I reassess:

- If I take care of a few of these tweaks (stretching, rolling, electrolytes, hydration...) I can reassess in the afternoon how I am feeling an try and squeeze my workout in there.


And in the meantime, I will also chip away at a few of the career and personal development activities I have lined up for today as well.


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