There have been times in my life when I have to choose between two or three different goals and realize that although I’d like to complete all of them. I only have energy for one or two at a time. Even with these goals it’s natural to hit some setbacks, but if I can learn to accept this, then I am more likely to accomplish the goal. I think everyone one of us has come across a setback or two in their lives. Especially, with the pandemic going on and the cold/flu season.

Every time I get a cold or some other type of sickness it feels like I’ve gotten the flu. I’m just wiped mentally, physically, and emotionally. Those of you who have fibromyalgia may relate. Why is this? It’s because those of us with this interesting condition have sensories that are amplified above what a normal human being has to deal with. This can be helpful for us to be more aware of our surroundings, but it also amplifies and enhances the feeling of any inflammation that is going on in our bodies.

When I was training for my 14er last year. I was constantly battling with myself, of is this goal worth it. Every time after an intense cardio session my body would flare up and ache all over. Even though the target muscles were mainly my quadriceps, hamstrings, and my calf’s. Why is it that my body would flare up then? I have a theory that whenever the heart is working too hard and pumping blood throughout the body that our sensories think it’s a warning signal and as a result our adrenaline increases and causes more inflammation. It makes sense to me, but I will find the exact science for all of you. There were times when my stress level was up, my sleep was decreasing, and my energy output was decreasing as well. I kept asking myself was it really worth it?

Well, I can tell you the setbacks that I faced while going after this goal were difficult. However, when I was able to get to the summit of Grays Peak; my first 14,000-foot mountain. I became emotional because of all the hard work, dedication, determination, and grit that it took.

This year, I’m going after a different goal which is to become a certified life coach and a fibromyalgia training advisor, so I can help all of you. I’ve had to make some sacrifices in order to pursue this goal. One such sacrifice is limiting my workout load, so I have the mental energy to make progress on this life coaching dream of mine.

Now, why am I telling all of you this? I want all of you who have this perceivably invisible condition to know that you can pursue your goals and dreams as well if you take it one step at a time, prioritizing what you want, weighing the pros/cons, and being kind to yourself in the process because setbacks will happen. Don’t let them derail you from your goals and dreams.

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