Tired af.

Morning readers, well, today I don't even know what to write about because frankly I am exhausted. The funny thing is that I have done less this week than I normally do, physically. Looking back on the week mentally and emotionally though it has definitely been tiring. Between one job ending, and back to looking for a job and all that comes with that. Job applications, resumes, researching and then interviews. I will be real content if I don't have to fill out another application for another year or so. You hear that God????

Do you ever find yourself just so tired but no understanding as to why? I do, all the time. Of course I could probably go to bed before 11PM but insomnia disagrees with that one. I decided to do some research on exhaustion. Let me tell you what I found.

So, first off lets cover some vocabulary. Until I started my research I did not even know these words all carried a different meaning.

Tired' tī(ə)rd/adjective

in need of sleep or rest; weary. Or bored with.

Ex·haust·ed iɡˈzôstəd/adjective

drained of one's physical or mental resources; very tired.

Or (of resources or reserves) completely used up.

Now that I have my vocabulary straight I have realized I have been using these words a tad wrong. This week I find myself not tired but exhausted. I have used up my mental resources. Being busy is something I have always been, I strive to pack my schedule. Truly, I find more meaning in a busy schedule. It is just one of the many things I do to keep myself sane. The only issue is that sometimes my schedule is so jammed packed that emotionally I can't keep up. Physically sure I could keep going, our bodies can do amazing things and far more than we'd ever expect. But, that makes it so easy for us to over exert ourselves emotionally. As a person who feels deeply my emotions can exhaust me on their own, regardless if they are positive or negative emotions. I often find myself pleading "good heavens I need a reboot, something, anything" well you don't find healing it pleading, you find it in the good hard work. If you have ever found yourself running on empty I want you to listen closely to some tips I found to help find healing in emotional exhaustion. This sounds a little backwards I am sure, because you are already exhausted so why the heck are we adding more to our plate? Well just hang tight and trust me for a second because with adding positively to a negative situation things can only get greater. I may not be good at math, but that is a mathematical fact.

I. Detox - it is time to purge. Minimize your belongings, personally I have felt so much better after unloading two laundry baskets of clothes at a local consignment shop. Next, your emotions, excuse the image but word vomit all over a journal or on a blog. Let it all out, trust me you will feel better. Then, toxic relationships. No need for them so say goodbye and feel no guilt for doing so.

II. Exercise & Diet - Find what works for your body, give it what it needs. Personally I tried to venture vegan but my body didn't respond well. Now I am trying Isagenix, give your body the fuel it needs to function at its best ability. Try to exercise at least 15-20min a day and see how it effects your energy and overall attitude.

III. Gratitude - It is so easy to get caught up in all you don't have and all you want. Living in that mentality though is going to give you this constant feeling of "not enough". That alone can cause you to be trying to do more, get more, be more - exhausting! Start your day with reminding yourself of 3 things you are thankful for. That's it, just 3 things.

IV. Time - Oprah once said that the best thing you can give yourself is time. I totally agree with that. When you have time to sit down and enjoy your coffee/tea it gives you a little boost in energy. When you have time to get yourself ready in the morning it gives you a little boost of confidence. When you give yourself time to chat with a friend it gives you a feeling of fellowship. Time is so very valuable in many ways. Start structuring your day in a way that is going to make you feel like you have time to breathe, be and feel.

I will leave you with just 4 tips for now, as I want to go give myself time to get ready before my therapy session. Give yourself some grace today warriors, you deserve it.

xo