But we also needed to be fully aware of what our habits are, and whether we need to change them. James Clear’s message throughout the book is that the regular practice of a behaviour or routine will lead to a “compound interest of self-improvement”, and you’re casting a vote for the change that you want to be. “Success is the product of daily habits-not once-in-a-lifetime transformations.” I had managed to nail down the issue, and now it was a matter of understanding my body, and managing my day around the symptoms. My partner said I was totally out of character.Ĭ) Days of insomnia - it’s not great to be tossing and turning in bed, and then have no energy to work in the studio the next day.ĭ) Feeling overwhelmed by everything and not knowing where to start This in turn led to creative blocks.ī) Anxiety, and would feel all weepy at the tiniest of things. The most serious of symptoms I experienced and were affecting my life were:Ī) A sudden lack of confidence in anything I did. All I knew about perimenopause was hot flushes, a symptom that I don’t even get! I didn’t know what to expect until it hit me - I wish I had learnt about or had been made aware of it I would have loved to be prepared and anticipate the symptoms. This series of events can occur at any age, and not necessarily when you’re in your late 40s. Perimenopause is the period leading up to menopause. insomnia, which I’ve never had!), I was referred to the local menopause clinic for perimenopause. But after a few sessions and seeing other symptoms crop up (e.g. My doctor initially thought it was the start of depression. It was like a huge elephant parked itself in my body and refused to budge. I wasn’t able to activate my body and mind, and this resulted in moments where the work was harder to produce. I had moments when I couldn’t venture into my art studio, even though it was literally in my home. Last year was a year of trying to figure out what was going on with my health. I’m so happy to say goodbye to 2020 - 2022.
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