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Sometimes I want to rush things (well ok alot of the time) and Im currently being reminded that its out of my control. I thought my mouth was getting better but no last night I lost another bloodclot. Back to the iced coffee this morn, mushy food for dinner, etc. Not working out either at Curves or WATP. I will get myself to work however. (I have this way of working when Im not feeling good and taking mental health days when I want a day off but oh well thats me). So what if it takes me longer than another person to recover from mouth surgery? Thats just the way I am - I can rush it although I really do want a cup of hot coffee!
Courage to Change pg 93 April 2 -
I have heard that the time to be especially gentle with myself is not when Im doing well but when Im doing poorly. I may be able to push myself when things are going my way but I invite trouble if I try this when Im already struggling to manage the basic activities of my life. Easy Does It suggests not only that I learn to slow down but also that I learn to lighten up. Today I will strive to take a more accepting attitude toward myself and to enjoy the day regardless of what I achieve. Improving our own state of mind takes time. Haste and impatience can only defeat our purposes.
I hope your mouth starts feeling better soon. I like Easy Does It. When I tried jogging years ago (I am not a fan of jogging....thought I could use a health change) I used to chant to myself "Slow and Steady wins the race".....it was my tortoise and hare approach to doing something that was really hard for me in the beginning. Kept me from pushing myself too hard which would result in me giving up and reminded me to just keep at it (steady on)..every little bit helps. Anyway, I'm not sure how this works into what you are going through right now....sorry for the ramble! I related to what you said.
Good luck with your recovering mouth! I pray a hot cup of coffee is in your near future
I can really relate to your mouth pain. After I first had my teeth pulled the pain was terrible and seemingly never ending. One side would just not heal. Finally I found out that radiation that I had had previously for a brain tumor had affected my tissue and bone so it did indeed take a long time to get better. I ate soooooo much tuna helper!!!!!
I send you lots of hugs and prayers!!!!
I really, really like what your post said though. Thank you for posting it. I'm not feeling well today and have been condemning myself for not getting my work done. Your "easy does it" really helped!
) I used to chant to myself "Slow and Steady wins the race".....it was my tortoise and hare approach to doing something that was really hard for me in the beginning. Kept me from pushing myself too hard which would result in me giving up and reminded me to just keep at it (steady on)..every little bit helps. Anyway, I'm not sure how this works into what you are going through right now....sorry for the ramble! I related to what you said.
