Went to see the doc last week for advice/guidance re the tiredness. I explained about the low energy - it's probably about 80% of where it used to be. She asked about my daily routine, both at home and work, so I told her.
And then she gave me an almighty telling off!
Apparently I'm trying to do way too much, putting myself under too much pressure etc. I have to start listening to my body, not my head. I have to stop "beating myself up" about not being back to full strength yet.
Then I had to tell my boss. I was honest [no point in being anything else!] and told them what the doc had said. He went away.....and half an hour later was back, with the suggestion that maybe we could try tweaking my hours a bit. Instead of doing 9 - 3 five days per week, how about trying 9 - 4.30ish, four days per week and having Wednesday off. That way I'd get a break from work AND commuting mid week, and give me two 2-day bursts of work.
It sounded like a good plan to me, so this week we're giving it a try. If it works, I'll stay on those hours at least to the end of Nov, maybe longer.
I've said it before, but I'm going to say it again - I am so grateful for the way work have treated me. It's taken away what could have been a huge source of stress and concern.
But it does mean my Grand Plan of giving back by volunteering at the Christie is going on hold for a while. So I'm starting Plan B and setting up a donation to them every month on payday.
Jacqui x
