tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032305704957647291.post4764702213213640203..comments2024-03-11T03:20:31.155-04:00Comments on Cranky Gerd: Stress, Stress, Go Away! (And Take My GERD With You!)CrankyGerdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02230857991300922556noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032305704957647291.post-13808686879388795622011-08-18T07:27:13.080-04:002011-08-18T07:27:13.080-04:00Anonymous, I hear you and appreciate the feedback!...Anonymous, I hear you and appreciate the feedback! Re: NYC as psychological drama -- it's just a tough place for the mind and body, even if I love living here. You cannot be less than "full on" most of the time and that can get wearing, even if you don't realize it. I now understand why many New Yorkers leave the city for the summer or have vacation homes elsewhere, to "recharge." But I guess no matter where you live, getting "away" is rejuvenating, right? NYC is the least of my worries.<br /><br />I am pleased that now I either have "perfect clothing" or know exactly what I need to meet my clothing goals -- that was a huge stress for me but I am planning in advance, limiting my options (black four days in a row with different colorful tops beneath? the same dress twice in two weeks with a different handbag? why not?!). And I remind myself that I do not work "in fashion" so I don't necessarily need to be on the top of the style game every day…<br /><br />I feel like logging my next GERD project -- increasing the exercise to see if this makes a difference. Ideally, I'd like to add a fast paced morning walk into my routine, and try taking the stairs whenever possible at work (six flights). And add more exercise opportunities here and there.CrankyGerdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032305704957647291.post-38341229890767543802011-08-17T13:11:21.775-04:002011-08-17T13:11:21.775-04:00Ok, on the looking professional... I understand yo...Ok, on the looking professional... I understand you need to wear suits, etc. for work, but what about the idea of creating a personal uniform that makes getting dressed easy? For example, while I don't have to wear a suit, I do have to look presentable in case a big wig comes in, and I need to be teaching-appropriate at all times in case I have to pinch hit for someone else. I've decided that my clothes must all meet the following criteria:<br />They must be wearable 8 months out of the year.<br />They must be utterly comfortable.<br />They must not require special treatment (no ironing, no dry clean only).<br />Items must go with other items in my closet. :-)<br /><br />And I've minimized the amount of clothes I have. That helps a lot with the chores!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032305704957647291.post-35267631299254475822011-08-17T12:58:26.748-04:002011-08-17T12:58:26.748-04:00I don't know how to tell you this, but... if i...I don't know how to tell you this, but... if it were me and I was in a dire condition as the B was, and Mr Anonymous was not there to be with me during a lethal injection, I'd pick you. And I'd trust you to make a damned good decision as to whether it was time. It wasn't just "the right thing to do" - you spared him a ton of suffering and were with him at the end. If only we humans were so lucky to have that luxury.<br /><br />That said, NYC as a psychological drama... Is it really? Is it weighing on your psyche? Or is it just getting too wrapped up in things that are not about you and that you don't control? Dropping the extraneous is key. Yeah, people stink on the train, but either they will get off, or you will! ;-) It's not a permanent condition. (Oh gosh, how horrible that would be!)<br /><br />Definitely incorporate more exercise. Make time for fun, friends, etc. Unplug periodically! More soon...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com