At the end of 2022 I was exhausted. It was the end of big year of work and study. I felt tried and empty and even though the holidays were approaching I was struggling to muster up the energy to get excited.
These feelings of exhaustion and apathy had been slowly building, however, I hadn’t really paid any attention to them. I thought these were normal things to feel at the end of big year and that everyone goes through the same thing. It wasn’t until seeing a doctor that I realised the severity of what was happening.
Not only was I mentally and physically exhausted, I felt unable to cope with even the smallest of tasks in every day life. I found it hard to concentrate on anything, felt like I had no creativity and was feeling emotionally numb to both my work and personal life.
Definitely not a normal or healthy pattern for anyone to sustain in the long run!
After talking to both my doctor and some close friends about how I had been feeling, I felt like I had a support team around me and a plan moving forward on how to best manage my workload to avoid this cascading downfall of events from taking over my life again.
I have spent the past few weeks resting, recouping and resetting. It’s just a start as I know it’s not something that a few days off work is going to fix. A lot of time was spent reflecting on my routine and work schedule, my goals and what I want to prioritise in my life for 2023.
This year I’m prioritising my health and wellbeing.
I’m making small lifestyle adjustments that are sustainable in the long run. I’m not perfect by any means! But by making small changes to my routine I can give myself the best chance at success. I want 2023 to be a year of growth.
Mental growth.
Emotional growth.
Physical growth.
Remember to check in with your friends and family, it’s always nice to know that there is someone out there thinking about you.
What are you prioritising for 2023?
Dana
xx
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