Letting go

[Layback]

I need to let go of all the bad things that happened to me and just live in the moment again. Does anyone have any advice on how to do this? I think that I constantly go over what happened and analyze it as a way of protecting myself - in other words, if I never let go, I can't go through it again.

[pisces2473]

Joe!!! Didn't you post something like this before!? No no no...don't keep thinking like this!

[Layback]

Jen - I'm having one of those days where I can't even remember if I posted something like this before. I go through up and down cycles. Last week I didn't exercise at all, so shame on me. Next week I am on vacation, so I am going to bust my @ss this week so I can enjoy myself next week.

Just frustrated today that's all. I want to enjoy myself 110% again. I'm tired of telling myself to be patient.

[pisces2473]

I understand. I'm having a bit of a down day myself...stressing out over what to do about going back to school and how I can keep myself alive and healthy. I feel like I have no skills for jobs, hate my current one, need to get a masters but need health care and don't think I have time to go back with all of my committments.

[Layback]

I hear you on that one. I am going back for my MBA in the summer, but I don't feel motivated anfd I wish I could just take a 3 month leave of absense from work and clear my head. Unfortunately that is not reality and I can't make it happen.

[coll214]

There must be something in the air in CT today or something... we're all having bleh days...
I want to not feel angry, pissed off over ppl/things i have no control over or situations....

[Layback]

That sums up how I am feeling. Just pissed off. Damn CT air. I just got back from VT - I should have stayed.

[pisces2473]

I just got back from a 1/2 hour break because I thought I was going to have a panic attack if I didn't leave my desk. I feel better now--plus I ate Cheetos and Twix ;) I even wrote myself a little note, which I'll share with you:
"I can't do anything until the summer (school-wise, since everywhere is mid-semester). I can gather information now, but no decision can be made. Student loans can pay for my schooling and my job can go down to part time and I can still keep my benefits."

I feel a little bit better.

[Layback]

That's good positive thinking Jen. I went for a walk also. At least it's pseudo-warm outside. I can't wait to go to the gym and hit the treadmill.

Although I like the winter & the beauty that snow provides, I have to say that I am looking forward to the warm summer air. I love taking walks and feeling the warm sun hit my face. It going to be nice when summer rolls around.

[pisces2473]

It seems as if it's getting warmer here in CT. Saturday was warm and I had my windows open while driving. Okay, it was in the 40's but still... lol

[coll214]

Yeah i know!! I've even been going w/o a jacket... spring is coming!!! of course, ppl not in New England would think that's nuts...

[pisces2473]

My mom told me that her flowers are starting to pop out of the ground...yikes!

[erin2002]

Hey Layback, I really know what you mean... I have a lot trouble letting go of a lot of things... bad and good. I wish I had some advice for you but I could use some myself! :) In terms of bad experiences, I analyze them a lot too... I'm not entirely sure why. Maybe subconsciously I think I can prevent them from happening again. In terms of the good experiences, I sort of lament their loss... I think I go over those in my head over & over because I desperately want to hang on to them. The simple passage of time has helped a lot in both cases. That's all I can really say... I've struggled with this for a long time.

I am going back for my MBA in the summer, but I don't feel motivated
I hear ya on this point, too! I'm a semester & a half into my master's program. Recently I've really struggled to get motivated to keep studying. I'm behind in my work for this semester... even though the topic is interesting it's just so tough... I'm tired of school and yet I want and need the degree...