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I'm currently unemployed so I have a lot of free time on my hands. After finally getting called to the bar I took some time off to relax and reset after the gruelling multi-year process.
During this break, I did really well to update my resume, continue to read material that would be helpful for a future job, and most importantly, I started a meditation practice and solid exercise routine. I was in the best shape of my life and feeling really good.
I just completed the final interview for a new job and am waiting to hear back on whether I got it. However, in addition to this new development in my career, many of my good habits have ceased to be a part of my routine and I'm mired in malaise.
I know I can sort myself out and get back into a more sustainable routine, but it's tough as hell when you're also inundated with social obligations that break up your routines and destroy your sleep schedule. I'm an introverted person as well so a lot of socializing over a short period of time really fucks with my equilibrium.
So, the first step of my plan to break out of this funk was to force myself to wake up early, no matter what, and sweat myself out of it. I can proudly say that today I woke up at 6am and dragged my ass down to the gym and pushed some serious weight!
I've got another social thing tonight, but I'm already feeling so much better having got the blood pumping and the day started bright and early.
Now I can focus on getting my routines sorted instead of the excruciating anxiety of waiting to hear back from this job.
Gotta brute-force my way to wellness, at least for now.