Wednesday, November 22, 2006

Burnout?

A funny thing happened yesterday. There was a comment on my post that suggested I had reached burnout. And I got mad. (no offense to Anne's comment - it was a good thing, and exactly what I needed) I had to ask myself, "Am I burnt out?" and "why?" Part of it is sick kids - I love having them home, but when they were all home sick it was a real drag, and I lacked room to breathe. But beyond that . . .

I got mad and went for a run. It was a great run in the dark in absolutely pouring rain. (It''s November in Seattle, where - as of yesterday - we just hit the record of the highest rainfall on record for a single month - and there are still 9 days left in the month.) It's always dark and always wet, but it was kinda cool last night 'cause I couldn't see the puddles, which made for a nice surprise quite frequently. And when I stopped for a drink of water from the fountain I didn't have to wipe my face off because I was already drenched and dripping.

While I was out there stewing about why I'm burnt out, and what my problem is . . . I finally realized something. I'm not injured, I have available time, and I love my dirty running shoes and grubby clothes to workout in. Instead of wondering what my problem is, and how do I fix it, I decided to consider what my strengths are and how I'm going to embrace them.

I really thought about all of the comments on my post yesterday - people are amazing when they share their thoughts. Thanks.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Granted, I only know you from your blog but you strike me as a person who achieves a lot, as a rule. I understand being this person, believe me. Sometimes, though, we have to remember to give ourselves a break.

Enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Anonymous said...

When your'e smiling the whole world smiles with you.

onepinkfuzzy said...

oh, awesome. way to go on focusing on the positives!

Legs and Wings said...

I think it was wise to go for a run. It helps to wash out the bad stuff and help with perspective. Enjoy your day at the beach.

Rich said...

I think it's healthy to wander off the main road once in a while. In my work life, I'm reminded of two pieces of advice I've received and given:

1. If you're getting everything done, you're not aiming high enough.

2. If you're not failing at some things, you're not trying hard enough.

I'd give the side streets a chance here and there.

Anonymous said...

Will the rain ever stop in the Pacific Northwest this year? It's only November and I'm already going crazy with this rain.