Destressing

This week has been really tough for me. I've had a lot of things to do, and trying to balance it all has been rough. My sleep schedule has been especially messed up, and I haven't been able to fall asleep until about 4am every morning. It isn't that I'm not tired, it's just that I have so many things to think about and worry about, that even though my body is begging me for sleep, my mind won't let me oblige. This morning, since I had no classes, I was able to sleep in and wound up pretty much wasting my day! I literally just slept or laid all morning, taking breaks only to eat pretty much. Finally, at about 3 in the afternoon, I got my act together and connected with the outside world. I hung out with a friend, got dinner with my sister, and yet I was still feeling a case of the blahs. I realized that sometimes, instead of just hanging out on the computer or lounging around, I need to actually move my body. There really is a mind body connection, and maybe since I've neglected my sleep and exercise habits as of late, I've been feeling down. I made an effort to lace up my sneakers, throw on some extra layers, and go for a run around campus. Sure it was dark, cold, and icy, but just the feeling of letting my frustrations go in a physical way made me feel better. I'm hoping that this can help restore my sense of calm and have me ready to conquer the world (and this blog :)) tomorrow.