Acceptance is hard work

[MissinTooth]

@AuntGlow I tried to colour in, but found I just wasn't interested tonight.

I've spent most of the night laying/sitting on the floor in front of the fire. I've just climbed into bed, and have Luna to cuddle up to. Her sleep breathing helps me to regulate. 

So, I have been trying the things we spoke about last night. 

[AuntGlow]

Oh, that sounds really cozy and definitely soothing. I hope you and Luna get some well-deserved rest before work tomorrow. I will check in afterwards. 💛☺️ @MissinTooth 

[MissinTooth]

Thank you for your advice and your support @AuntGlow I hope you have a good night and get some rest too. 

[AuntGlow]

How were the kids today? @MissinTooth 🥰

[MissinTooth]

The kids were pretry good today @AuntGlow very chatty and excited to see their friends again. 

How was your day? 

[AuntGlow]

Awww, bless. How did it feel for you? @MissinTooth 

My day was spent mostly in bed with cold and flu tablets, tissues, and a lot of aches & pains! But I am in good spirits. I find physical health doesn't impact my ability to work and so on as much as mental health stuff. Is it the same for you? 

[MissinTooth]

@AuntGlow I'm sorry to hear you're not well. It sounds like you've taken care of your self today and had a good rest. 

I'm terrible at going to work even though I'm sick. I worked for 8 years teaching before I quit in 2023, and in those 8 years I'd only taken 3 sick days. This year back teaching, I've not had one yet. It's not an approach that I would recommend though. 

Today's been a bit tough and I feel down and flat within myself today. 

[AuntGlow]

I have definitely tried! @MissinTooth 

Ah, yes. It is so important to know when to take time for you... I am going to encourage a sick day for you soon. 😉

What's making you feel this way exactly? 

[MissinTooth]

It's so hard to take a sick day @AuntGlow when you know that it has an impact on the other teachers in the Grade 5/6 team, who then have to carry my load as well as their own  

I don't know today...I woke up feeling like this. I didn't want to get out of bed and I didn't want to go to work (which isn't a great attitude to have for the second day back from holidays). I got teary at work today at one point - buried it pretty quickly because who wants to cry at work?

I woke up about four times last night, and didn't sleep well - it was the fourth night in a row. So lack of sleep could be contributing to it. 

[tyme]

Hey @MissinTooth ,

How's your goal setting going?

How'd you go today and anything for tomorrow?