Why Am I Exceeding the Speed Limit?

Over the past few weeks, I have not been able to slow down.

As the days get shorter, I am almost frantic to get things accomplished. And the thought of self-care, of “me” time, makes me cringe. There is no way I can be available for me, there is too much to do.

So now I am recognizing this as a clear sign I need to slow down.

But knowing is different from doing.

In fact, I am going to end this because in the next two hours I must:

1. Pack my lunch for work
2. Empty the clean dishes out of the dishwasher
3. Put the birdfeeder out for the day
4. Boil macaroni for chicken salad with pasta
5. Cube the cooked chicken to go in the salad
6. Cut up the vegetables, nuts, and graapes for the salad
7. Get a shower
8. Put on my work clothes
9. GO VOTE before going to work

So, I will try to write again tomorrow.