Motivational Monday: 12.28.15

This seemed like an appropriate quote seeing as though it is the last Monday of 2015. I absolutely feel like 2015 knocked me about as low as I have been - maybe not ever, but in recent years for sure.

• I was tested emotionally when my mom went into the hospital.
• I was tested physically trying to care for myself, my family, and be there for my mom/family.
• I put my own physical activity on the back burner for the first time in almost three years; not that I haven't had inconsistent phases, but this was different.
• I gained over 20 pounds; only 5 of which I've been able to lose.
• I was again tested emotionally, physically, and spiritually when we experienced another two failed fertility treatments.
• I felt about as depressed as I've been since over six years ago.
• Just as I was starting to feel like myself again, my plate was full and I quickly became pulled in many directions. I felt pushed up against a wall, never quite being able to come up for air. I've felt quite anxious, stressed, and overwhelmed. 

This is how the year ends. Feeling a bit inadequate to achieve the lengthy list of goals and tasks I'd like to overcome. Yet, I know it is not true. I am adequate. I know I can do it.  I can, and  I will, stand tall.

So, here is to the last week of 2015. Bring it, 2016!