Hi MissJ94
I feel for you so deeply as you struggle through such significant challenges. I imagine you saying to the powers that be 'If you give me just one more challenge, I think I'll lose my mind!'
I've discovered it takes a hell of a lot of energy to work your way through COVID lock downs and COVID related stuff. I actually had no idea about what it takes until I sat down in some semi depressed super angry state thinking 'I've had enough. I feel like I'm losing my mind'. There is so much thinking involved or problem solving. It feels constant, like you just can't get a break outside of sleep. Wondering whether you're finding this to be the case. A lot of the problem solving is anxiety inducing and thoroughly exhausting.
Sounds a bit weird but when I'm in an open frame of mind, I'll meditate on a challenge and see what naturally comes to mind. By the way, impossible to do this when overthinking. What actually came to mind were the words 'Look at what's not there'. Suddenly, a lot started to make sense. Being a Melbourne gal, in our 6th lock down what's not there is
- A significant leader in the area of mental health who follows the premier's lock down announcements with acknowledgement and coping strategies. Where in hell is the leadership here? So poorly managed, in my opinion
- Acknowledgement of mismanagement (in certain key areas) from the government. So, this is kind of like 'It's not you, it's us, the reason why you're struggling'. Where is the sense of ownership and responsibility?
- New ways to cope with various triggers
- How to constructively perceive challenges
- How to manage physical and mental exhaustion. How to manage anxiety and depression, naturally and chemically
- A much needed discussion when it comes to the significant interaction of mind/body/spirit
The list goes on when it comes to what's not there.
With that last one, mind/body/spirit, it may sound a bit woo woo yet it still remains significant. When facing a lack of what naturally lifts your spirits, the mind is challenged while the chemistry in our body shifts, significantly sometimes, without us realising.
A strange question but what would it look like if you let the natural bi*ch in you out at work? Would it look a little like 'If you harass me again, I'll make your life a living hell! C'mon test me, if you have any doubts!'. Personally, I've found people pleasing keeps the bi*ch restrained. Letting her out at times is therapeutic. Also, she can be a natural at setting boundaries.
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