Living in the present can be a very good thing, because we deal with how we feel now, not yesterday or tomorrow. For instance, I realize that I am feeling antsy this afternoon: I did last night too. So I'm not saying that you should just forget how you felt yesterday; because if you feel the same way today, maybe your body is trying to tell you something. Therefore, take a couple of minutes to think about what is going on. What would help you in your current situation?
Sometimes, when one has Fibromyalgia or CFS, one's nerves seem to be on end for absolutely no reason you can pinpoint. However, I know what is bothering me. I have been spending too much time on the computer, blogging, or preparing something for a blog. I need to move my body, do some household tasks, step outside for a breath of fresh air, and take a break from the computer. I need to relax my mind: my mind is reeling from all the things I think I need to do.
Back to Attitude
Analyzing where you are in the moment is not an indicator of bad attitude. It means you are taking care of yourself and figuring out how to balance your energy. Realizing you are feeling a little off doesn't mean you have lost your happiness: it just means it is time to smell the roses and look at where you are now. Maybe, you just need to sit down and rest; or perhaps like me, you have some things you have neglected for other things that seemed to take over your life.
Finally, those of us who have FM or CFS need to manage our energy. So, if your problem is the laundry has piled up, you might not want to try to get it done in one day. Take baby steps. You can do one or two loads of laundry today. Then, do another load tomorrow and the next day. Sometimes, we make things so hard for ourselves. We want to live our lives perfectly, doing everything we think we should do. Watch out for living your lives with unrealistic expectations. Remember, you can only take one step at a time.
