Four stages of stress

Life is hectic. I have time for four things these days.

  1. Work
    Work is going well. It is incredibly busy though. I feel pressured to perform and finish things as soon as possible, and there is a chance I’m under impossible deadlines.
    I had a talk with an old co-worker who got laid off a year before me. He is making a lot more money than I am. But the way I’m thinking of it, is that for the last couple of years at my previous job, I was unfulfilled, and not doing my best. I probably did not deserve the salary I was getting. Now I’m learning again, and I enjoy my work. I get to create. I’ll start deserving a good salary eventually.
  2. Exercise
    This is taking up an insane amount of time. I’m going out and exercising more often now than when I was running. I leave work, go aquajogging, then go home late at night. As a friend pointed out, I’m exercising and not training. Which is a big difference. Training was accomplishing new heights in preparation for a big challenge. Now I’m just exercising to get back to where I was. Not nearly as fulfilling.
  3. Eating
    Still have to do this. I’m trying to cut down my intake so I don’t get fat.
  4. Sleep
    I’m not getting enough of this

I have no time for recreation. On the weekends I usually have to spend time recovering from the week and getting my life in order. Cleaning up messes the busy week has created is a big part.
I’m tired.