Road blocks, Speed bumps and Catalysts

The problem with Excedrin for migraines is I am there in bed fully awake with caffeine and still in pain. Frustration is an obvious response. Beyond that however is stubborn determination to use that time to plot how to take over the world when I feel better. Well, at least its time to think.

Any one who lives with migraines knows the actual head pain can be the least of the problems. Brain fog, stomach pain, vision or hearing issues. Its a lot. I have hit a point where I hate letting it be a road block. Sometime it is a speed bump but it is pure choice to make it a catalyst. After all, people deal with way worse than me.

So here I am with a pinched nerve mid back causing problems the way pinched nerves between vertebrae do. Its demoralizing, frustrating, discouraging, painful, and whatever else that the thesaurus can find along those lines. I have made a choice to make it the catalyst. I am done letting circumstances stop me from turning dreams into goals. I have spent more time on the treadmill and yoga mat these past couple months knowing that whatever this issue is, my body (and my well being honestly) needs me to be at my best because I want the best healing I can get.

Thankfully I have a husband who is super passionate about physical fitness and problem solving. I also have a friend who happens to be a great fitness/life coach. I more friends and family to encourage me to keep going. Those who do not, those who say I can’t, they can only make me work harder. I couldn’t do it alone so a good group of people is my greatest asset. That and my own determination.

I am currently on vacation. I am working on healthier food and I just got done in the hotel gym. While I ran on the treadmill, I listened to a podcast by Brooke Castillo and The Life Coach School called Impossible Goals. Part of reaching a huge goal is all the small steps it takes to get from day 1 to success. I have tried a ton of things trying to find what works for me, changing things up to optimize my physical,mental and spiritual self. Right now it is listening to podcasts and audio books while I run or walk on the treadmill. While I stretch or do yoga, it is my thinking time, to process what I take in, think about it and form my own thoughts and ideas.

So that is where I am. I keep moving forward, trying everyday. Which sometimes means taking both a mental and physical break. I give myself that time. I choose it and I choose to time it and then I move forward. It doesn’t always work the way I plan but giving up completely is never an option.