Which means... I need to make some changes. A few, actually.
Right now, I’m moving from one therapy session to the next with just 2–3 minutes in between. In those few moments, I’m trying to eat, use the restroom, respond to emails, send a fax, return a phone call—and ideally, breathe, move, and reset.
It’s doable. But it’s definitely not sustainable.
For context: therapy sessions are typically 45–50 minutes long. Reiki sessions, on the other hand, are intentionally followed by a 15-minute buffer. But guess what? I still rarely stay on time.
This isn’t about blaming clients. Time management is 100% my responsibility. And I’ll be honest—I haven’t been great at it. Yet.
And lately… I’m hurting. Physically.
My sciatica is screaming (on my last nerve—literally). While I like to say I have a high pain tolerance, the truth is: I’m tired. I’ve shed tears. I’ve felt debilitated. I need to listen to my body—and honor what it’s telling me.
So, in the spirit of my last blog post about being gentle, I’m making a few gentle—but necessary—shifts to how I use my time.
Sounds simple, right?
Not quite.
Because these changes require me to:
(I’m sensing a future blog post here... something about psychological time vs. real time, anyone?)
Ultimately, this post is about naming my intentions and creating space for accountability—to myself, to my health, and to the work I love. These gentle adjustments are how I can sustain my well-being and continue showing up fully for those I serve.
In the last blog, I invited you to consider:
Where can you bring in more gentleness?
Have you taken a step toward it? Shared your intentions with someone?
If not, maybe now’s the time.
If you’re interested in support as you explore what gentle can look like in your own life, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Whether through therapy or Reiki, we can work together to help your nervous system slow down, integrate new patterns, and build sustainable practices that support your well-being.
You're not meant to do this alone.
Neither am I.