Rehab my attention span.

Idon’tt know about you, but social media, especially its two-second short form, has killed my ability to focus past 10 minutes. I remember the good ole days when I could read for 8 hours. I did see people on social media who had the same issue, so I decided I would get my attention span back if it were the last thing I would do.

I made up a plan that included passwords and internet-blocking software. We shall see if it works.

I sure hope so. I am doing everything possible to regain my former superhuman analyzing skills and a sense of wonder.

Do a workout every day

I used to be diligent about my workouts and food, but I have been slacking off. I noticed that on the days I DO my workouts, I am in a good mood and productive, and on the days when I do not do anything, I can feel the dark air of depression and anxiety creeping in. I try to avoid that as much as possible. If you fall into the abyss, then it is almost damn near impossible to get out when you are on your 5th trip to hell.

I was just as shocked as anyone else when I realized how much exercising helped. After years of telling my doctor how stupid the gym was, a Planet Fitness opened up on the next block, and well, it was as if fate had put a gym right there so that I and otherswouldn’tt have an excuse. I decided to try, and I was shocked at how much difference it made in a child.

Get over my fear of driving in the hills of Ky

I lived far too long in a northern city where the ground and roads are FLAT. Here in Central Appalachia, I am convinced that I will crash down a mountain, no one will know where to look for me, and I will be forever stuck.

Then I can go to the library and places I want to.

I gotta be honest: I truly miss going to the library and just looking around at allll the books—a little slice of heaven on Earth.

Start journaling/morning pages

I made up my mind that I was gonna do the Artist Way again. It has been far too long since I have used my brain to develop new ideas. It is difficult to blog if you copy the topics everyone else is discussing. To jump-start my creative brain, I will redo the whole course.

I need to practice being comfortable with myself on social media and showing my face more.

Full disclosure: I am vulnerable here; I am not all the comfty in taking pics of myself for social media. I always feel like I am too fat and that people will mock me. Alright, anything else, I am tough as nails, but tell me I will be pretty if I lose one million pounds, which will set a whole chain of insecurities…