This week I will be discussing, how I need to create a routine for my kitchen, and dyslexia burnout too. Here’s my link below.
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Sunday-Talk-with-Alexandra-Mars–June-4–2023-e2590lt
Where I have been?
I been dealing with flare-ups, it is time for me to change my medications.
My chores are increasing since the warmer weather has arrived. I’m still recovering from surgery, and my body reminds me I’m still healing.
I’m also working on several writing projects that have been taking up my time, and I have been working on my music again. It is nice to sit in my chair for a longer period of time.
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable?
Having it all means to me having enough energy and mobility to do what I need and want.
Is it attainable? Some days, yes, and other days no way.
I will be discussing the Transable movement.
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/Sunday-Talk-with-Alexandra-Mars-May-14–2023-e2419mu
The one piece of advice that I would give my 20-year-old self is to learn to love your space despite your circumstances. As I mentioned in my recent podcast on May 7 of 2023 that I didn’t love my space.
It didn’t help ADHD/ADD was affecting my organizational skills. People made judgments saying I was lazy, and I didn’t care. Dealing with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) flared up that almost crippled me. So, I had a lot of resentment towards my space because I thought there was a major flaw with me.
The never-ending cycle of purging items, which I thought was cleaning. Then in a few weeks, the cluttered would return, adding to my resentment.
I didn’t understand was how the RA was impacting my life during a flare-up. Just doing the necessary chores, that was it. What I needed in those times was help and compassion.
Instead, I blamed myself for circumstances that were out of my control. Resentment continued to build towards my space as hopelessness settled in.
I wasn’t flawed.
I had the wrong ideas about clutter and organization.
Then one day, I realized that people who had organized homes and kept them maintained; actually, loved the space that they lived in and wanted the best for them and their families.
By loving my space that I admitted I deserved a clean, welcoming environment, and a peaceful sanctuary from the rest of the world. And that I needed to create a system that functioned for my lifestyle.
Today, I am tackling paper clutter! It is exhausting. For the last few weeks, I have been drowning in paper clutter. Needing a break, I decided to write this post because my mind needs to relax. I’m proud of myself for the that I am making.
Something, I have noticed is that paper clutter quickly piles up in my home. My ADD kicks in and I procrastinate, I just don’t want to deal with it. Then the paper clutter continues to build. It never ends.
Today, I had enough. I need my space, and I need the clutter to be gone. That’s my motivation.
I need to get back to it!
What’s the most fun way to exercise?
Since I have RA (rheumatoid arthritis) exercise is a good way for me to maintain my mobility. Walking is the best way for me to get in my steps but, it can be boring at times. That’s when I get out the Nintendo WII board makes exercising fun for me and is a great way to get in my steps.
The WII board provides me where I can exercise at home, especially in the winter months can be cold and snowy. Also, there is a nice variety of games to choose from that I can play too.
Having an exercise routine that is a low impact on my joints helps me to keep my independence and keeps my joints moving. Not only, do I battle fatigue, but being sedentary. Exercising keeps me moving and healthy too.
Here’s the link below:
https://anchor.fm/alexandra-mars1/episodes/March-21–2023-e22agk9
I’m recovering from my surgery, and taking it easy. I still have restrictions; I get tired easily, and my bed has become my best friend. Just taking it one day at a time, I’m heading into my new chapter of life.
Working on making adjustments to my routines because I have a weight limit for lifting items. Yesterday, I overdid it, but it felt great to be useful again. Today, I am paying the price, and I will just relax and have some fun.
This week I feel more like writing and editing, I am going to edit a couple of chapters of my manuscript since I can sit a lot longer. My pelvic pain was interfering with my life, I could sit only for a short time. Now, I am looking forward to editing my manuscript.
The other day, I was looking at the last chapter that I was working on, and I wanted to get a feel of my story again. Due to the pain, I stopped editing. Now, my body is ready to work on it again and I want to see how my manuscript turns out.
An updated what is going on in my life.
Hello, I hope you are having a good week. I wanted to explain why I haven’t been posting lately. The truth is I’m having a difficult time writing articles for my blog because I can’t concentrate, which is related to anemia.
The good news is I am finally scheduled to receive my iron infusions. I have waited nearly two months. Once my iron levels return to normal, I’m hoping writing will become easy, and my energy will return too.
Have good day,
Alexandra
I’m feeling better physically, allowing my body to rest.
I’m feeling better physically, allowing my body to rest. My voice isn’t ready to do a podcast, I’m hoping maybe next week. I had surgery earlier in the week, and unfortunately, I couldn’t be put under safely. So my doctors canceled my surgery while I was on the operating table.
The ADD is kicking in big time when I get bored, I’m craving stimulation. My mind wants to do something, but my body is like nope it is not going to happen. Once I feel strong enough, I will get back into my routine. That will help.
I would like to work on composing some music 🎵 or do a little editing this weekend. It is still hard to sit in a chair for a long period of time. I do have some books I want to read that are on my reading list.
Have a great weekend!
Alexandra Mars 