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work/life balance part 2

Remember how I talked about work/life balance.  Remember how I said it's hard.
I meant it.
Especially when working on a program that makes you work long, late hours.  Getting through the weeks is becoming very hard.  (I know I'm not through yet.  This is a 6-day week for me so I have 2 more days to go!)

Yesterday I felt completely run into the ground and didn't know what to do.  I sat on the floor of my cube for 20 minutes reading Cardinals articles.  I'm not kidding.
That was me.
(via)
I am convincing myself I am a very good actress.  When it comes time to deliver programs I do it.  And I do it enthusiastically.  Even if my mind is racing.  (Maybe that's what I should be?)

I knew my yoga class would help me feel better this morning & that it most definitely did!
When I first woke up I was upset with myself because my phone died in the middle of the night so I missed my spin class.  I allowed myself to be mad at myself for a minute and then I moved on deciding it was a sign I needed the extra hour of sleep more.  
I still made it to my yoga class.
Today not only the yoga helped (you know it's good when you walk out and can feel yourself walking different and more open), but the conversation with my class and instructor before and after was comforting and wonderful.  It's amazing how close you can feel with people you barely know.

I might make it through the next 2 days....
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