“It would be nice to get better by the end of the year.” This is a thought that resurfaces within my mind quite a fair bit. While others may be making resolutions for the new year, those who are chronically ill are bound to unpredictability, and usually make plans on a daily basis instead.
“What can I do to get there?” Then it struck me that to get better this year, meant getting better today.
Perhaps that little thing you did for yourself today – be it 10 minutes of light exercise, improving one aspect of your diet, getting an extra spot of shut eye, or just sitting down to regulate your thoughts – feels as if it made no overall impact.
I know how that feels because I often become frustrated, thinking that my present action is too insignificant to even cause a dent in the colossal problem before me.
Or I get a little impatient, wondering what I have to do next, and not now. I want to see immediate results, which doesn’t make any sense because everything takes time to manifest.
So this is a gentle reminder to be patient with myself, and that things done for the good of your own well being never goes to waste, whether it is a big, small or unseen contribution.
Keep getting better today, my friend!
And because I think quotes are great little reminders when placed somewhere within sight, I’ve created a few visual quote cards. Feel free to download or print them out for your own use!
- “How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.” – Annie Dillard
- “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James
- “Expecting is the greatest impediment to living. In anticipation of tomorrow, it loses today.” – Seneca
- “No yesterdays are ever wasted for those who give themselves to today.” – Brendan Francis
- “What is necessary, is never a waste.” – Sarek (Papa Spock)
Great post! I came here through Chronic Illness Bloggers, and I enjoyed your post so much that I included in on my own Weekly Inspiration post today:
http://livewithcfs.blogspot.com/2017/02/weekly-inspiration-inspiring-posts-on.html
You echoed many of my own feelings about taking things one day at a time…but you also provided me with a good reminder to lower my expectations a bit – I tend to expect a lot from myself & be constantly frustrated that I can no longer keep up!
Sue
Living with ME/CFS
Hi Sue,
Thank you very much for taking the time to read, and for including in your list, I appreciate it much! Yes it’s a constant struggle for us all I believe. Something that I need to remind myself more often than not! I hope you’re having a good day 🙂
I love this! Getting better isn’t just a destination to dream about. It’s a daily journey!
Thanks for the support, Brittany! Yes, every little step counts…a good reminder to us all, including myself! 😉
I love this. And each one of these quotes!
Thanks for the support, Stacey! Hope you have a meaningful, fabulous day 🙂