There's a Zero in this Hero

Self doubt is a bitch. I'm working through some major issues regarding my ability to function as a human being. Part of me says I should go easy on myself. I have a major mental disorder and given the fact that I do so much already... I should count myself lucky given the fact that many people with my disorder are not able to function has highly. (My doctor states that I'm high functioning).

One thing that's been identified recently is my "Need" for physical activity. 45-90 Minutes of moderate to intense physical activity several times per week is needed in order to maintain the correct mental framework so that way i stay on point, focused, and out of depression. That is probably true for anyone... But its extremely true for me.

Once i get back on track with "a" routine... then things should start to fall back into place. Starting a habit takes 66 days... or something like that. And Looking at July / August / September... If i can start a series of Micro habits that lead to major life changes... then by the time I get to the end of the year.. I'll be in a good spot Mentally, Professionally, Physically, Financially and Spiritually. Because those really are the five areas of life when it comes down to it. 

I'll update everyone once I have some sort of concrete plan. Right now... i'm in the Planning stage. I hope to have something set in stone by the end of the week (July 8th).

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