Techniques to return to peacefulness

Today’s a bit stressful. Haven’t thought about why. Maybe because there’s been some unusual weight loss, some diarrhea (wonder if they’re related? some work stress, and more that I can’t think of right now.

Oh well, no point in doing anything except that which comforts me. In spite of a jillion tools to decode irrational thoughts, I still have them! Oh, God, when will I ever become perfect? And stay perfect, of course. What I would prefer is to take everything in stride - I wish I could just toddle through life, taking everything as it comes.

Techniques to calm myself at the moment included:

• listening to my calming music playlist
• taking a walk around the office
• sitting a moment alone in the bathroom
• thought about eating something (chose not to)
• started writing this message, with the idea that I could list more things to be doing
• ended up chatting with a colleague who came by my desk. I’d like to get better at stopping by people’s desks. It was quite satisfying.

Calm enough, so back to work! Long day today with overtime. Yuck.

And to top it all off, I finally remembered why I wanted to write this message. Cooking Sesame Chicken or General Tso’s Chicken is something I want to learn to do. Soon. May have to buy the ingredients tonight.