Iron Strong Part 83: Mentally Numb Out Sometimes...

Mentally Numb Out Sometimes...

In 2012 I journaled daily through my divorce, leaving the Mormon Religion, being a Single Mom, becoming a Marathoner and eventually an Ironman Athlete. This story will be delivered in parts and not really edited down from the original writings in my journal (including some typos and grammar misalignment). I do this to uphold the integrity of the Woman I was when I wrote these, long before I knew this would end up as a full book and even though my writing has evolved in the decade since I wrote these pieces. They read in present day time from a decade ago. These are stories of hope, miracles and never giving up on your dreams. It is a heroine’s journey of shame, secrets and ultimate seclusion to the Finish Line of Ironman Arizona....and then beyond. An Outward Journey to an Inward Destination of Freedom and Liberation, Iron Strong.

Mentally Numb Out Sometimes...

Its ok to and you should take time to mentally check out.

Watch TV. And movies. Play games. Color. Take naps. Watch the clouds. Throw rocks into a pond. Play a video game.

Mentally check out sometimes and do it without another thought of that is laziness.

NOBODY can be on top of their mental game every second of every single day.

Find something mindless to fill gaps.

Not take over and consume but simply fill the gaps of being “on and off”.

And do it with pride that you have the ability to know when you need a mental break.

Our brains need just as must rest time as our bodies. It isn’t lazy, it keeps us lively!