I love Mel. She grew up in my hometown. You’re amazing for caring for your aunt!!!

I read her book.
Great book!!!!

Good morning Mel and California! Mel, that's really cool! California, I haven't read any of her books but the podcasts are great! She's very cool!

P.S. Mel, thanks for saying that about my Aunt. It is not always easy but I do love her.

i still don't/can't do podcasts because of my hearing, but getting a handle on this psycho tick has been essential to my recovery. my tendency is to be uber disciplined in one or two areas --most especially work-- while neglecting the rest of my life into utter chaos. rest? that's for lazy folk.

oh, for the love of balance. . .

learning how to treat rest like a productive activity and balancing my energy expenditures has been a breakthrough in my recovery.

arfie, this podcast has the script that you can read.

Let me give another opinion. Mel Robbins is not using science, she is not a trained or licensed clinical therapist. She basically made up her theory. So do not take it as gospel truth. Listen if it feels helpful but also question and start out as a sceptic not just taking anything as gospel truth.

With any of this pop psychology stuff, flip the script and say what if the opposite. I will give you another perspective here.

Tiredness being undisciplined, maybe, but also maybe not.

What if a person has sleep apnea or a thyroid problem or a medication which causes tiredness? Did you know many meds cause sleepiness, like some reflux meds? A person with a thyroid disorder is often very tired. And anemia can cause tiredness. Or heart disease, or arthritis believe it or not (according to my arthritis doctor, being tired is so common with arthritis).

I also think you are a good, loving person to help your Aunt. Even if she sometimes drives you crazy, you are so kind to her. This points to your high character.

I am very disciplined and I have health issues and medications that make me tired. I go to bed on a schedule and my body wakes me up on a schedule. I rest a lot but I also do a lot on some days. I get things done as my husband and I call it.

Sorry to be a negative on her. I am a natural skeptic. I think we have to think for ourselves and not just take all this stuff as truth. If it truly fits your life, then go with it. If it doesn't fit your life or reality, then just leave it be.

I think my next book I'm gonna read is Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Or listen on audible.

Its about building good habits and breaking bad ones.

Good morning! Hasty, thanks for your thoughts. I think the question that I will be asking myself is if I am genuinely tired or just avoiding what needs to be done. I do have thyroid issues and arthritis. My theory has always been that I would rather do things when I am in the mood. The problem with that is that I am not in the mood most of the time. Yesterday, I was pretty okay in the morning however, hit a slump after lunch. I decided that I wasn't up for the gym. I really wasn't. But I was disappointed. I actually chatted via text with my bestie for about 5 or 6 hours. Yes, hours! I just remembered that my parents used to say that I was book smart but had no common sense. I think that Mel Robbins has a lot of common sense. I am not concerned that she is not a doctor. I think she does base her theories on science. I am not a big skeptic but I can detect BS when I hear it. Thanks again!

California, that should be a good read! Let us know what you think about it!

Another thought just came to mind. I have been cheating on Keto for the last few months with banana nut bread, pretzels and Doritos. That affects my energy level. I have been thinking that i should go back to being stricter when I go back to work. I have been up 3 to 4 pounds from my lowest weight for a long time now. I would love to lose those pounds.