Am I Well?

Yes, is my short answer, but I could not have said that last year. I think I bit off more than I could chew last year. The result was a very tired and emotionally drained woman. I work hard and sleep well, so I would think that I was at my optimal health. Sadly, this was not the case. I was lacking social wellness. I needed a break from my work, home life, drama queen friends, and responsibilities that required more than I had to give.

I started by turning down a summer job working at the local university. I had been there for several years and I prided myself of being a part of a well know program that really helped immigrants students learn about college. It was not very lucrative, but the satisfaction of helping young people was worth it. Saying not this year was scary but I had to do it for my own wellness.

I also put a drop of distance between myself and some drama queens I had know for many years. Talking even day endlessly for years and years about the same old things just was not something that I wanted to continue doing. I needed positive, happy, and peaceful interactions. I realized the drama girls always had drama. The stayed in a perpetual state of jumping in and out of bad situations. I lost interest in hearing about the latest tabloid. Instead, I decided to draw closer to those that seemed to be more positive and heading somewhere in their lives.

I realized that Wellness is not just about your physical body. It included your emotional health and spiritual health too. I spent more time praying and fellowshipping with people that shared my views. I surrounded myself with like-minded individuals and people that had similar goals. I also spent a lot more time listening to people who had already achieved was tI was after.

In the end, I had to get well, so that I could continue to help others succeed. Consider your own wellness. Make sure you do not pour yourself out until you have a refill source that you can readily access, and do not be afraid to say no to something that may ask you to give more than you have in your tank.