Overscheduling

I know that I over-commit, over-schedule, over-stress, and that this is not a good thing. Sometimes it is great to be able to say that I am super involved in my campus, my family, my community, and that I have an ultra impressive academic load. But other days, I just can’t take it anymore. It seems like there aren’t enough hours in a day, and my body is taking the hit for my mind’s overzealousness.

The majority of this school year I have been sick, in some form or another. If there is a bug going around, I will get it, and usually take it to a whole new level. My immune system has basically shut down, and is now laughing at me I think. It is trying to teach me a lesson.

In an attempt to become healthy again, I have been trying to be very aware of what I do to my body on a daily basis. To help me do this, I am employing the use of a neat little device (I’m a sucker for cool electronics). I bought the Jawbone UP after reading the review a fellow blogger posted on her blog (which is one of my absolute favorites). I had been contemplating the device for a while, and the rave review she wrote put me over the edge. This bracelet lets me track what I eat, how far I walk, my sleep patterns, and my workouts. It also serves as a gentile alarm clock that can wake me up when the moment is right, making me less groggy in the morning.

After 3 days of using the bracelet, I have to say that I am pleased so far, and that I am already learning a lot about my lifestyle!

Now, I have to learn to make some changes in my life that are not going to be easy for me. I need to learn to say no to things when I am feeling overwhelmed. I need to make sure that I am able to spend a bit of time each day taking care of myself, and making sure that I am living a healthy lifestyle.