Do you think you have a strong will power? Do you think that you are stubborn enough to push past any obstacle that gets in your way? I used to think I could but that way of thinking is changing fast.
There used to be a time when I thought I could work through anything, and I worked through times when I was so sick I vomited every few minutes. I was stubborn and I had to finish what I was doing.
Other instances I had torn my ACL tendon in my knee and had to wait a year before surgery but I had to work to stay alive and keep what I have, so I worked through the pain, with braces, ice, pills, and compresses. It was not fun and I don't think I did my body any favors by doing it.
I'm at an age now that my body says "Nope" and that's it, no amount of will power or stubbornness is going to get me to push past my ailments.
I got sick with a cold not to long ago, I thought I could work through it but my body had other plans, as soon as I stood up I instantly became so dizzy I had to hang onto something in order to stay upright, my vision blurred and my head spun, there was no way to push past that. I was bedridden for a few days and very upset with myself for not being stronger.
This type of problem is becoming more and more of an issue, I wonder if it's because I didn't take the time to rest and let my body heal properly or is it age related. Probably a mixture of the two.
Being stubborn and pushing past your limits to achieve something can be a good thing but I think being cautious and knowing when to not push yourself is also beneficial to your well-being.
Scott Goerz
