Day 2 of Mental Health Awareness Week - 19/05/20

I struggled today because although I kept myself busy sorting through my current supplies (which consists largely of newspapers, magazines and multiple envelopes and boxes full of various papers and cards, ribbons and threads!) it wasn't a job I took pleasure in. In actual fact, I tolerate this kind of 'chore' because I know it needs to be done in order for me to feel more peaceful and content in my surroundings and to keep those 'hoarding tendencies' at bay. Essentially, I've spent two days on this job now and still can't say I'm finished or organised. Which is disheartening to be honest.

I did, however, manage to do some yoga workouts, including 'Get the Juices Flowing', 'Yoga for Hips' and 'Yoga for Self-Respect'. I am noticing the weight creeping back on which saddens me because I know when I'm going about my 'normal' life I am able to keep the weight off by being generally active, eating healthily and using the pool. Obviously since lockdown swimming has been off the menu and despite daily walks and yoga I'm just not under the same physical demands, nor am I as stressed as I would be ordinarily. So consequently, I have put on a few pounds and I am noticing it in my reflection. It makes my mood drop which is a real shame because I know I eat well and therefore have no reason to feel bad. Yet still, I feel bad. And sad. I just hope that after lockdown I can really throw myself back into life and my fitness. I can't wait to swim again, I miss it so much.

For today I have selected a few more quotes on kindness and will bring you some stories of Coronavirus kindness in the next few days...