When the stress and anxiety is worse than the work

Yesterday was one of those high stress and skyrocketing anxiety days. The combination of being tired from the last few weeks along with Colin getting sick and having to stay home the rest of the week, on top of an anticipated busy few weeks of work was just a lot for me to handle.

Sophia and I spent most of the day just trying to survive between taking care of Colin and working. It’s not a fun time when both of us are working and we don’t have childcare. My checklist of to-dos and inbox just kept piling up.

At some point, I just needed a mental break and took 30 minutes to go destress by getting a quick workout in. It’s amazing what a little exercise and natural endorphins can do for my mind and mental state. Sometimes we all need a bit of time away to get some mental clarity.

I felt a lot better and helped get Colin to bed, cooked dinner, and then grinded out a couple hours of work before bed. When the mind is right, work seems to flow easily and everything feels productive. I’m still not there, but I was able to get a good place before a busy day of work.

Our emotions get the best of us at times, but like almost always, the stress and anxiety is almost always worse than the work that needs to be done.