Planning my Day

I like to plan my day so that I know how much time I have to prepare for a meeting, so that I can be ready for it.  By doing this, I keep my anxiety level under control.

Last week I went to see my psychologist in Centurion.  The plan was not to sleep over, but to drive through, see her and then make a quick pit stop and drive home to rest.  After the stop, I decided to see a lady I worked with before. I stayed an extra two hours and only left at four o’clock that afternoon.  That night I also went to a prayer group.  There were too many activities, with no time to rest. For the following two days, I was so tired that I couldn’t cycle.  I had gained enough strength by Friday, but only did twenty kilometers.  After the ride, I started to feel better.

In the week to come I need to do a last long distance trip.  I’m aiming to do one hundred kilometers on Tuesday.  From then on, Rochelle said I could only do short distances of about forty or fifty kilometers.  My body needs to rest and build up strength.

I can’t believe that it’s only a couple of days away.  Sometimes I feel a bit anxious and other rimes I’m really excited.

During the day, I make a point of resting, whether it’s having a nap or just relaxing, listening to the radio, visiting friends or taking a stroll in the local mall.  When I go to gym, I only do light passive aggressive or pool exercises.

by Deon Labushagne