This week was horrible. I thought I was managing perimenopause pretty well. I have had some symptoms over the years but nothing serious or that I feel I need intervention. This week it felt like it hit me like a freaking steam train. Eventually by Wednesday I sent an SOS to my naturopath! I honestly felt like I was going crazy. I now have the meds and hopefully they kick in soon because let me tell you I am not a bundle of fun right now.
Also it was such a rubbish week at work, partly because of my brain fog resulting in a few costly mistakes and just partly the challenges that come with dealing with people.
Glimmers
(Glimmers are micro-moments of joy that make us feel happy, hopeful, and safe.)
- I managed two 5km walks as well as my Sunday walk. It definitely helped manage my mood a bit.
- Kiara got a fun opportunity at work. She was struggling a little last week, more with adjusting to corporate life so this helped her feel a little more positive.
- My Papery box arrived and it is all about slowing down and doing a digital detox. The timing is perfect.
- On the way to my walk, I drove through a suburb with so many gorgeous Jacarandas – I stopped to take a photo because it was just so beautiful.
- We had such a lovely walk on Sunday. It was a route I have a love/hate relationship with because there are no route markers but it seems we have figured it out.
- David had a record month at work. I am so incredibly proud of him. He has done so well this year and while we benefit, the best part for me is seeing him grow in confidence and just become more awesome.
Picture of the Week
I have decided to change this section up and add in my favourite photo of the week. The Saturday before our Sunday walk it rained all day – proper rain, all day. It was lovely but I think it scared a few ladies off, so it was just the 5 of us on Sunday which was actually so lovely because I don’t think these 4 ladies realise the impact they have had on me this year – their support has literally been life saving and I am so grateful for it.
Wise Words of the Week
Words of the Week
I am joining up with the Word of the Week link party this week so my word for the week would have to be HORMONES. I felt like my hormones had taken control of my body this week and nothing I could do helped – not the walking, eating properly, sleeping enough, journalling – nothing. It was so frustrating and scary because I hate feeling like I don’t have control.
Until next week!
