Here is one thing you said here that resonates: high performers have more energy than others so they spend more than they should.
I am always doing more than many do even before exercise. And meetings do run long, early morning catch-ups on emails, plenty of stressful days, then I also have piles of home activities with the wife. I built 3 flowerbeds over the weekend!
So where is that recovery time? I have to make time for it period.
I knew you were busy, but I didn’t know you are going that much 😄
I guess it depends how stressed out you feel, how your sleep is and if you are able to wind down after a challenging day. What are you plans on how to make more room for rest, Tim?
I have started scheduling in blocks of time for things like hikes and even just time to sit and read. I give myself permission to accomplish nothing whenever I can lol
Yes to all of this! I struggled for years with the concept of rest, fearing that one day would "ruin" my progress. I ended up doing more damage to my body by pushing myself too hard and not giving myself breaks and recovery time. Now I've come to embrace and appreciate rest as part of my health journey, not a failure.
Amen to that, friend. With age comes wisdom and humility, I guess. I'll be 48 next month, and I've come to appreciate the highs and the lows - and I'm trying to pass that on to my kiddo. So glad to have arrived at this mindset - it has saved my sanity!
Here is one thing you said here that resonates: high performers have more energy than others so they spend more than they should.
I am always doing more than many do even before exercise. And meetings do run long, early morning catch-ups on emails, plenty of stressful days, then I also have piles of home activities with the wife. I built 3 flowerbeds over the weekend!
So where is that recovery time? I have to make time for it period.
I knew you were busy, but I didn’t know you are going that much 😄
I guess it depends how stressed out you feel, how your sleep is and if you are able to wind down after a challenging day. What are you plans on how to make more room for rest, Tim?
I have started scheduling in blocks of time for things like hikes and even just time to sit and read. I give myself permission to accomplish nothing whenever I can lol
Yes to all of this! I struggled for years with the concept of rest, fearing that one day would "ruin" my progress. I ended up doing more damage to my body by pushing myself too hard and not giving myself breaks and recovery time. Now I've come to embrace and appreciate rest as part of my health journey, not a failure.
Amparo,
I guess back then and today we share the same mindset and have made similar experiences.
It takes a while to appreciate the value of recovery.
Amen to that, friend. With age comes wisdom and humility, I guess. I'll be 48 next month, and I've come to appreciate the highs and the lows - and I'm trying to pass that on to my kiddo. So glad to have arrived at this mindset - it has saved my sanity!
And I’m glad to see you’re able to pass this onto your kids
I'm trying to set a good example!!