When you say you're "gunna" do it.......

Dearest,

How is your optimism cup feeling at the moment? Is it brimming with the possibility of what could be or is it drained to despair? I use the term cup but really optimism is more akin to a muscle - needs to be used and strengthened on a regular basis, otherwise it just fades away.

Last week was full of social events and inspiration, whereas this week has been full of head colds, raspy coughs and lack of quality sleep. I'm very much looking forward to gentle walks in the fresh air this long weekend as I get back to normal. Have you got anything you are looking forward to this long weekend?

As I'm not very good at doing "nothing" I've made sure to grab myself the latest issue of one of my favourite magazines. I've also got croissants in the freezer ready to remove tonight so they can complete their final rise and be devoured in the morning. Does anyone else have to "plan" a quiet day too or is that just a me thing?

And while I can be apt at planning, it's the execution side of things I can struggle with. If I've left any room for "what ifs" I'll find myself debating those internally rather than just getting on and doing it - analysis paralysis I think they call it. That mixed with my brains habit of "oh look shiny thing" which has nothing to do with current task, I'm forever grateful to be surrounded by understanding loved ones.

Back to the analysis paralysis - in my family we call it "gunna". I'm gunna do this and I'm gunna do that. It appears to be a family trait on my maternal side with my Grandfather writing essentially the same about himself in his memoirs. My family also calls out "gunnas" mercilessly. This has resulted in some improvements but still a way to go - especially when it comes to my physical health.

This last week of head cold has shone a light on how badly I've let things get. And at my age it doesn't get any easier putting it off. So I've asked what any mentally warped person would do - my family to keep me accountable. Will I regret it - lol I already do - will they do it with kindness - absolutely shown through taking the piss and tormenting me - but it will be what I need as I've already to too many gunna moments - I now need action.

I hope, Dearest, you get to achieve those lofty and little goals you consciously or unconsciously set for yourself. I hope you access all the resources you need. I'd love to know what works for you so replay to this email or drop a comment below.

Take care Dearest - of yourself, of others, of your thoughts, of your actions and of our beautiful world.

You are worthy - always

Ngā manaakitanga xx