Hitting the Pause Button

I'm learning to manage ADHD overwhelm

I’ve procrastinated writing this because honestly, I’m grappling with a familiar scenario. I dig into a project only to eventually get overwhelmed and then call it quits.

On the other hand, I realize I’ve had a good run of writing and posting consistently for the past few years. I am grateful for that… especially grateful for a growing readership.

Which is why it’s scary to say, I’m taking a break for a few months. I am NOT calling it quits! I realize I could lose the momentum I’ve been building but I guess this is where I am reminded to trust the leading of my heart. Not to mention to pay heed to the stress response signals from my physical body.

I’ve had a lot going on in my world and since the whole cancer treatment a few years ago, I am more aware than ever of my limited energy supply. Make that my energy supply as a 60-year-old cancer survivor.

But yet inside, that ADHD motor is still revving its engines. It’s sort of like how you still feel you’re in your 20s inside… until you get up from your chair. <smile>

So, I’m stepping back. Part of this is so I can focus on my book as well. I’m finding that if I am posting regularly, the book progress halts. And I’m also working on soothing the ADHD driven hair’s-on-fire that keeps me a DEFCON1 most of the time. (That’s highest level of “guns are loaded” vigilance.)

Additionally, I’m feeling the need to dig into music more as well as explore some other creative outlets… like this stained glass class I joined. I think it’s all about getting out of my head and allowing my heart and creativity to be honored more.

I suspect when I return, my cup will be full and I’ll be ready to move on with building my little community here on Substack.

I do hope you’ll check back sometime in March! And in the meanwhile, we’re are in for a rocky ride these next four years so be sure to take extra good care of yourself. And make some art.

In the meanwhile, I wish for you to know more and more with each passing day, you are loved.

And I love you too. Grace and peace to you.