Some things are hard to do....

For me lately?... it has been acknowledging my priorities and boundaries. It's always easy to blame everything on MS but I don't like to do that because I know other things are at play like arthritis, menopause, and just getting older. The thing I blame MS for at this point is FATIGUE which makes all the other stuff a lot worse. Fatigue is not just being tired or out of energy, it's all consuming.(like falling into a well, unable to get out and it is too hard to even try) I wish just a nap or a rest could make it end but it isn't that simple. I've been dealing with arthritis in my right hip and bursitis or rotor cuff issues in my right shoulder(a hairdressers occupational hazard) and I still have numbness in my right hand.(have for 5 years so until they repair nerve damage it's my norm) So with all of that I usually make a joke to myself about cutting off my right side and how life would be better! (just kidding of course) ....back to my priorities and boundaries... I've been having to reevaluate my work. I start off the day energetic and planning for dinner after etc. then by 2 or 3 I'm spent and by the time I get home I just can't bring myself to have the energy for cooking.  Being the author of a recipe book I am still formulating new recipes and possibilities for my blog and blog followers but lately it has had to take a back burner. (no pun intended) I've also had to reformulate my work schedule and reform my clientele. That has been the hardest thing to do because I've had some of my clients for more than 15 years but some are now just too hard for me to do. I can only hope that they will be understanding. ....