I wasn't doing too badly last week before the whole lifting a motorcycle incident (yeah, I'm She-Ra: be jealous), but my back is pretty well buggered. I saw a doctor last Thursday who prescribed a muscle relaxant, ice, and two days off work. He also told me to file a claim with ICBC. Unfortunately, because I wasn't injured a) in the accident or b) by my vehicle (apparently even if I'd banged my head on the door getting out of the car to help, I would've been covered - RIDICULOUS), I am not covered under this accident: I was doing a Good Samaritan act and was hurt in the process - too bad so sad for me. I'm just freaking lucky that I'll still be paid for my time off and that I have prescription/chiropractic/massage therapy coverage through Chebbar's school.
I had a LOT of time to think on my four-day weekend. After the conversation with Mom that didn't go as I would have liked, I even more determined to continue working to find and be unapologetically me. This will include respecting myself and my body:
- I will move my body with intention as often as possible, as my body is happier and works better when it is moved regularly
- I will listen to my body, recognize my limitations, and not push myself to injury
- I will not deprive my body, of fresh produce OR ice cream
- I will continue to meditate because god does it feel good
- I will make time every day to do something that fulfills me in some way - write, draw, read, sing, dance
- I will do little things that feel like a million bucks like moisturizing and painting my toes
- I will work on positive thoughts and optimism instead of drowning in negativity and thinking the worst
- I will stop comparing myself to others, especially since I don't know everyone else's story
- I will do my damnedest to be confident in myself and my abilities so I won't be so afraid to speak my truth
I have horrible back issues that get just worse with some activity or things like pregnancy, so we budget it in to cash pay for chiropractic adjustments for me once a month. A good chiro is worth their weight in gold, and many are strain/stress injury specialists. If you aren't seeing one already, I highly recommend going! Our area is considered highly priced for such alt med care, and a cash pay adjustment is still only $52 USD, and even cash paying x-rays was under $300 for my whole spine.
ReplyDeleteIt's something to look into, that may help you out a bit (unless you already see one and then I'm being redundant!)
I think this sounds like a smashing plan. A healthy dose of moderation with strictness inn a select few places (including not treating yourself like crap) is the way to go. And both ice cream AND produce are necessary for life, I promise ;)
ReplyDeleteYour body is a temple and should never be deprived of ice cream. Or that healthy, good stuff.
ReplyDeleteI'm struggling with the whole insecurity, lesser than others, not deserving bullshit right now. Not sure how I'm going to turn that into respecting myself and my body yet. Working on it, though. :)
LOVE your list!! Mind if I copy it and put it where I can see it every day?
ReplyDeleteHere's My HYC
You and your body rock. Don't you forget it!
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