Howdy…it’s my first post, but here goes!
I’ve been thinking about the connection between physical wellness and mental wellness…and sometimes doesn’t take much to tip it out of balance.
I would consider myself pretty fit and I try to do some type of physical activity (walking, elliptical, weight lifting) like 5 times a week. Last weekend I wrenched the hell out of my back (doing stupid shit like lifting rain barrels that still had goopy water in them). It totally put me off my routine, which in turn put my whole brain into a tailspin. And it got really deep and dark…cause that’s how my brain rolls.
So! I wanted to throw this out there to see how others handle keeping that balance, and not get caught up in the frenzy of being in a mental competition with themselves?
Hi! Ill start off with a disclaimer that this is coming from a recovering deep dark mental space diver and netflix dissociate… er.
I feel you on the wrenched back! It’s wild how quickly a physical setback can throw off the mental game, especially when you’re used to being active.
For me, the key has been giving myself permission to slow down without turning it into a self-judgment spiral (easier said than done, I know). But this can be a slippery slope, because as stated above I can REALLY slow down haha
Sometimes I’ll shift my focus to gentler things—like stretching, light yoga, or even just walking to loosen things up—so I still feel like I’m doing something for myself.
When the mental side gets rough, I try to lean on other wellness tools, like journaling, mindfulness apps, or even just calling a friend to vent. It reminds me I’m not only defined by my workouts, even if they’re a big part of my routine.
It’s all about finding ways to show up for yourself when you can’t do what you normally do. And hey, cut yourself some slack—you’re human, and your back deserves some TLC! Hang in there—you’ll bounce back stronger.
