I guess this may be the place to share this. Idk but I just need to tell someone. So, I’m a nurse practitioner and I work two days a week seeing people who are applying for disability. I do a head to toe physical exam for 17-24 people a day on those days. It’s fast paced, no lunch, and mentally and physically exhausting. It’s way better than what I did it family practice though so for that I’m grateful. Once the days are over, I have to go home, go through pages of information, and type up my physical exam findings and what they report are their disabilities. This is where I struggle! Lol they’re time consuming and boring. Lol I can’t do the documentation during the visit bc the system my company uses is literally from the 1800s 😂 and it’s just not possible. So, that puts me at home doing it. Anyway, today is a day I set aside to do these reports but I have 30 of them and each one is average 15-30 min for me. Today, I feel so jittery in my chest, stomach, and head. I feel dizzy headed and I cannot focus today. I feel super anxious and overwhelmed and emotional. I do this every now and then and really struggle to overcome it. It’s 1:35 pm and I’ve done 2 charts today! I’ve been “trying” since 9 am. 🙄🤦‍♀️😩 I am physically and mentally struggling to just sit down and do it. I’ve sat there, but it’s like I can’t even read or process the information. I’m so frustrated with myself right now. I’m deciding to get up take a shower and try to refocus. It’s like my clothes, my skin, everything is getting on my nerves. So I’m thinking if I shower it all away, maybe I’ll feel refreshed. Idk. If you made it this far, I’m sorry you wasted your time 😂 I just needed to vent and type it out I think. Anyone else ever do this??!! What do you do to refocus?

Culture says- Your life is what’s most important. God says- Consider OTHERS better than yourself. (Phil. 2:3-4) Culture says- Do whatever makes you look best. God says- Take the WORST seat at the table instead of the best. (Luke 14:8-10) Culture says- Be first. God says- The last will be first and the first will be last (Matthew 20:16) Culture says- step over others to exalt yourself. God says- HUMBLE yourself to be exalted. (Matthew 23:12, James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6)

I reflect on the things I’ve been through in my life and at times I’ve let it destroy me. I’ve also let it define me at times. Being an ex addict sometimes that is what people think of you, no matter how hard you try to change. But I’ve also let it strengthen me more than I give myself credit for. Friends sometimes we can’t control what goes on around us, sometimes we can’t control the past traumas we have been through. But I can say use it as your arsenal to strengthen you and overcome. Love y’all

🎉 One day down, nine days to go and I’m dying to know - How did you do yesterday?! I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s worth mentioning again: Cooking at home is one of the best strategies for staying on track - - and especially this week! 💯 Having naturally sweetened treats on hand (that you’ve prepared beforehand) is an excellent way to set yourself up for success while you’re navigating the time it takes to change your brain and taste buds. You can’t always stop the craving from coming, but you can have a plan in place when it does come. 👏 So, I’ll ask you ➡️ What’s it worth to you? Is your success this week worth spending a couple of hours in the kitchen? When you have pre-made snacks on hand, you’re much less likely to grab snacks that are filled with processed sweeteners and ingredients. A little planning goes a long way, friends. And by a “little planning”, I mean like 30 minutes of your time. Everyone has 30 minutes of wasted time throughout the day in which you can set yourself up for success! Don’t believe you can whip up a healthy sugar-free recipe in just 30 minutes? Well, just check out this delicious and easy sugar-free date cookie recipe below! You can thank me later…😉 Sugar-Free Date Cookies Recipe (allrecipes.com) Tuesday Tip: Make up enough to last you for the rest of the week! One batch makes 18 cookies so consider this a sweet one-and-done recipe! 🍪 TAKING ACTION: - Have you prepared any sugar-free snacks already this week? Preparation is key, friends!  - Share your favorite move from today’s workout below! ⬇️

I will be having a breast reduction tomorrow, so I will be out of commission lol I will respond to messages and comments on Wednesday 💗