Okay, let me walk you through this whole thing I’ve been calling my personal ‘survivor series’ lately. It wasn’t one big event, more like a long stretch where just getting through felt like a win.
The Grind Starts
It all kicked off a few months back. Work just exploded. Project deadlines piled up like crazy, one after another. You know the feeling, right? Like you’re constantly underwater, just gasping for air before the next wave hits. I started getting in earlier, leaving later. That became the norm. Just push, push, push.
Then, personal stuff started adding to the mix. Nothing major on its own, but you know how small things just stack up? A leaky faucet here, a family member needing help there, car trouble – the usual life stuff, but all at once. It felt like I was juggling way too many balls, and dropping one felt inevitable.
My Daily Routine Went Something Like This:
- Wake up already tired.
- Force down some coffee.
- Dive straight into work, trying to put out the biggest fire first.
- Deal with calls and emails during lunch, if I even remembered to eat.
- Handle personal errands in the evening, usually feeling drained.
- Barely have energy left for anything else.
- Sleep poorly, rinse, repeat.
Honestly, some days I just operated on autopilot. I focused purely on the next task, the next hour, the next day. Didn’t think too far ahead. That was the only way, really. Just keep moving, even if it felt like wading through thick mud.
Pushing Through
I remember thinking, “Just gotta survive this patch.” It became a bit of a mantra. I started cutting out anything non-essential. Social stuff? Mostly gone. Hobbies? Shelved. It wasn’t great, but it felt necessary just to keep my head above water.
I tried to grab small wins where I could. Finishing a tough report. Fixing that damn leaky faucet myself. Getting a decent night’s sleep, even if it was rare. These little things started to feel like major victories. Sounds silly, maybe, but that’s what kept me going.
I also made a point to just step outside for five minutes during the day. Even if it was freezing or raining. Just get some fresh air, look at something other than a screen or a problem. It helped break the cycle, just a tiny bit.
Where I’m At Now
Things have calmed down… somewhat. Work is still busy, but not the absolute chaos it was. The personal stuff has mostly settled. I wouldn’t say I’m completely recovered, still feel a bit worn out, but I definitely feel like I’ve come through the other side. Survived it, you know?
Looking back, it was rough. Really rough. But going through it taught me a bit about just gritting your teeth and pushing forward when you have to. It wasn’t pretty, and I wouldn’t want to repeat it, but hey, I’m still standing. That’s the main thing, I guess. Just wanted to share that little slice of my recent life.
