I thought I was Usain Bolt

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Hey Gorgeous Soul,

 So, I was having this deep conversation with myself the other day – you know, the kind where you sit down, stare into the abyss, and suddenly become a philosopher. And guess what? We uncovered this wild pattern we've got going on. Like, seriously, it's been a constant in our lives, and it's not the good kind of consistency. More like the "Oh, why are we like this?" consistency.

 Now, hubby, being the observant genius he is, pointed this out a couple of years ago. At first, we tried to play detective and debunk his theory, but guess what? The man was onto something. We lack that long-term endurance. It's like we start a race, sprint like Usain Bolt on caffeine, and then boom, we're out of steam before the finish line. It's almost like we're running a relay race, but we're the only one holding the baton. Not sustainable, my friend.

 I get it, ADHD plays its part. But hey, as a healer, counselor, and all-around wise soul, we've got the power to break this cycle. Step one: acknowledge it. Step two: be accountable. Easy, right?

 This week was a glaring example. Started strong, then Thursday rolled in, and we were practically running on fumes. Our inner teenager even pulled a "Let's play hookie" move. Classic. Why? Because we'd drained ourselves mentally, physically, and emotionally. It's like we're in a marathon, and instead of pacing ourselves, we're in an all-out sprint. Ever heard of the tortoise and the hare? Slow and steady wins the race. Maybe it's time we take a page from that story.

 And seriously, what's the rush? It's life, not a race to some imaginary finish line. Why the hurry? I mean, WTF?

Let's talk causes. We set goals, create schedules, but sticking to them? That's another story. We overload ourselves, violate our own boundaries, and forget what work-life harmony even looks like. We're so focused on achieving that we forget to enjoy the journey. Reading a book at night doesn't count, my friend. We need real engagement, not just a quick fix.

 It's time to get organized. Stick to the schedule, delegate administrative tasks to their designated day, and stop overwhelming ourselves. We're capable of handling this – no doubt about it. Now that we're aware of the pattern, let's build some boundaries and install warning lights. We're not in a rush – remember, we fired the firefighters. Trust those smoke detectors (aka boundaries) and stop ignoring them. That's the secret to calm and control instead of living in chaos.

 Love you, mean it!

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