A quick video note from Lynn!
Motivation is one of those things Iโve always struggled with, just like everyone else. Or most people, I should say. Iโve never been one of those โmagically motivatedโ types. I do get stuff done and make things happen though, but it rarely EVER comes simply from being motivated.
Most people donโt believe that about me. They say, โI wish I had your motivation!โ to me all the time. Itโs not about motivation, I tell them, itโs about wanting something โ and wanting it bad enough to do the things to make it happen.
I shot you a quick video to share what works for me, right at a moment when I was pushing through a serious lack of motivation, and why I do that, plus the thought process I use to stay focused on my goals โ and creating the life I know I want for myself.
Itโs a short video (7โish minutes) with a personal update too, just a friendly chat. ๐
You can watch this video on Facebook and see the discussion there, or you can also play it right from my blog without having to be on or open Facebook:
Iโm feeling better tonight, by the way. I shot this video Tuesday afternoon. Iโve had a rough few weeks but finally feel more stable after another good rest today. That swim and cold water did me a world of good!! Even though I didnโt FEEL like doing it. ๐
I also did cold therapy in the cascades above Burgess Falls yesterday, which really helped โ and felt AMAZING. ๐๐ฆโฃ๏ธ That was such a great way to celebrate the end of summer on our last hot sunny day for awhile here in TN, and made me smile from the inside out. ๐
Doing all the things for recovery alone feels like a full time job โ acupuncture appts, physical therapy, lymphatic massage, rest and pacing, doctor appts, managing medical bills, ordering & taking supplements, trying new therapies: trial & error, getting compression garments on and off. ๐คฃ If youโve ever worn those you know what Iโm saying! (lol) And then of course I still have to work, pay the electric bill, do the dishes โ you know: all the real life stuff to keep things going. ๐คช
Itโs a challenge some days. Most days actually. But Iโm doing the things, and staying focused on the highest priorities, one thing at a time, one day at a time.
Thatโs not about motivation. Like I said in the video, itโs about wanting to be the happiest healthiest version of myself, every day, no matter the situation or circumstances โ and staying focused on the results, instead of the choices & tasks. ๐ฏ
Some days my body needs rest, and I totally respect that. Iโve had to learn all about โpacingโ โ the hard way, ha! If youโve known me for long, you know Iโm all about pushing my limits. ๐ Right now though, Iโm learning to RESPECT my limits.
Still though, on the days I canโt do much, I ask myself: what *can* I do? It might be as simple as sitting in the sunshine for 20 minutes on my porch, choosing healthy foods that serve my body well, doing this full body lymphatic massage in bed, reaching out to a friend, chair yoga, finding someone to support and encourage, or even enjoying a good movie and a pint of low carb ice cream. ๐
I watched Father Stu the other night. That was a really good movie! And tonight Iโm re-watching The Bridges of Madison County.
The most important thing for me, and for anyone I should think, is to ask myself: How can I make today GREAT? How can I make it count, even in some small way, that makes me fall asleep at the end of the day satisfied with the choices I made โ and happy with the way I lived my day.
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Best,
Lynn Terry
aka @LowCarbTraveler
p.s. In case youโre just tuning in, I was diagnosed with Long Covid Dysautonomia after a mild case in late 2020 that caused my nervous system to malfunction. That was 22 months ago. ๐
Itโs been a serious challenge, and A LOT to learn and deal with. Iโm hanging in there though, and have improved DRAMATICALLY over the last 6 months. Iโm still hopeful for a full recovery, and staying focused on whatever that takes. ๐ฏโฃ๏ธ
p.p.s. It takes a lot more than just โmotivationโ ๐
Me, before I got sick:
Iโll get back there. โฌ๏ธ โฌ๏ธ Watch me! ๐




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Hi! Iโm sorry that you are not well and suffering from long covid. Iโm curious, did you opt to take the vaccine? As Iโm sure you are aware there were side effects.
Keep up the good fight! I love your low carb tips!
Dear Lynn: I have known you since 2014 and was already on a low carb diet, and what you and your emails did for me is kept me focus on the outcome of what I was trying to do in my lifeโฆlive healthy and keep on track. Well I am one of your success stories, and though I have not followed you since 2020, but have read your emails and smiled most of the time, as you have been an inspiration to me and so many others. I was shocked with this video of you and what you are going through, the person with all the right things to do, and this happens. I must admit I did not eat any of the order items or packaged items you suggested, as I stayed with real ingredients and plain eating, but I want you to knowโฆ.STAY WITH THE BASICS, you will get through this and I for one believe you will beat this my darling. Hugs many hugs to you Bonnie