It’s been a few days now with the same symptoms. Runny nose but congested (that’s an oxymoron, isn’t it?), sneezing, itchy eyes, trouble breathing. Mostly, the worst part is that it’s affecting my sleep. Or rather, it’s preventing me from sleeping well. And as a result I’m not able to think clearly. I feel sluggish … Read more
When I don’t sleep well, my focus is shot. I’m irritable and prone to emotional swings. Sometimes I have neck or upper back stiffness. Othertimes, I get a runny nose in the morning that could drag through the whole day. This week, I hit all of the above. We were watching some Naked and Afraid … Read more
I woke up this morning utterly drained. I had train hopped, did some flips, attended a work presentation, saw Taylor Swift and Harry Potter in an auditorium, walked through a warehouse, drove a rental car, visited some YouTube stars, and even cleaned a public toilet seats – GROSS!!! I don’t always get vivid dreams, but … Read more
Last night I pulled my lower back while putting a 30lb bag into the car after work. Immediately I knew this was bad so I rummaged first an Aleve even though I didn’t have any water to take with it. It got really bad when I tried to sleep. There was no position I could … Read more
Give your body a rest. Give your mind a rest. Sleep is vital in keeping the machine running. When we’re healthy, we take it for granted. Remember that your body is the only place you can live in.