I know what to look for, now, and it’s funny how soon it starts to happen.
I’m talking about SAD, or seasonal affective disorder. Yes, it could be in my head. It could be the stress of getting the kids back to school (this week) and my wife going back to teach (this week) and work being busy (always) but there is no doubt in my mind – I can feel a brain drain.
Dammit, I’m sick of it. But I’m doing what I can: using my grow light, I’ve been running 3 or 4 times a week (not far or fast, but getting out there). I’m trying to eat right but know that’s been slipping. More sleep couldn’t hurt, either.
One thing on my list is “don’t pay so much attention to the news.” This isn’t easy, what with the Health Care Debate and all. Financial news, I’m probably in the minority thinking that the recession is far from over (example: 1/3 of US banks are LOSING money after borrowing it for 0.25% and loaning it out at a much, much, MUCH higher rate; how do you lose money doing that? By having lots and lots of BAD LOANS on the books, that’s how). See? See how easy it is to slip back into paying way too much attention to world events that only peripherally impact me?
My kids are having trouble going from lazing around the house and swimming for an hour every day to eight hours of school. Homework hasn’t really started yet, but the early mornings take a toll on all of us.
On the plus side, we’ve all been healthy-ish, and since I love football I’ll have something to watch soon.
If you need me, I’ll be here, trying to keep a smilie face on and getting on with things…