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25.01.2022 I was swimming at the beach yesterday, and I realised that I have a tendency to rush. In fact, during yoga class, my teacher often has to remind me to slow down. Maybe it's a hyperthyroid thing. Maybe it's a habit from my over-achieving school-girl days. Or maybe it's some kind of perceived pressure I put on myself.... When I rush, I become tense. I unconsciously hold my breath and take shorter, shallower breaths. I feel stressed and anxious. I lose connection to my body and go into my head. Practising yoga has helped me be more aware of when I do this. Even so, I still need the occasional reminder. When I was swimming, I realised that I rush in so many aspects of my life. And not only that, but I have a sense of needing to rush when it comes to so many things. Doing tasks at work. Achieving things within my business. Making money. I used to feel the need to rush when it came to my health too. But when I rush, I feel stressed and anxious. There's a sense of pressure and urgency. I feel like I have to push, and everything begins to feel hard. When I slow down and breathe, I feel calm and relaxed. Things flow. I'm aware of my body. I'm present, and I enjoy the moment. I think I feel like I have to rush so I can reach the destination as soon as possible. But I'm realising that I'd much rather slow down and actually enjoy the journey.

21.01.2022 This post might seem a little off-topic for me, but it sparked from the idea that how we do one thing is how we do everything. I recently posted about how I tend to rush in many areas of my life. And I remembered a conversation I'd had recently with one of my mentors, Meg O'Sullivan, about rushing when it comes to self-pleasure.... Meg was questioning how often women engage in self-pleasure without the goal of having an orgasm. Or even without NEEDING to orgasm. I realised that I've sometimes felt like I needed to rush the process so I could reach that goal quicker. Not only that, but sometimes when I haven't orgasmed, I've felt annoyed and like it was a waste. Writing that actually made me laugh because I realise how silly it is. But it's an important reminder to slow down and enjoy the journey because there is so much pleasure to be experienced. In EVERY area of life!

21.01.2022 Your thyroid wellness team doesn't have to only be made up of health professionals. Who are the other people who can support you on your journey? If you'd like to explore this together send me a message.

18.01.2022 After I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism, I saw the same endocrinologist for around seven years. At some point, I started feeling like seeing him was a bit pointless as he'd just say the exact same thing to me each time. I wanted another opiniona fresh perspective.... So I asked my doctor for a referral to a new endocrinologist. She recommended that I have surgery to remove my thyroid. I was baffled by this suggestion as I had been advised against surgery for the past seven years. And I really didn't like the idea of someone cutting into my neck to remove a part of my body. It gave me such a sense of dread that I went into denial. I didn't want to talk about it or think about it. Whenever someone asked me about it, I felt this sinking feeling in my stomach, and I tried to brush them off. I even avoided making an endo appointment for the next three years. Finally, I decided that given the opposing advice I'd received, that I would get a third opinion. Leading up to my appointment with a new endocrinologist, I started feeling worried and anxious. I remember talking to my mum about it and bursting into tears, so she told my dad that he had to go with me to the appointment. With my wonderful dad there for support, I felt a lot more confident and calm. And the appointment ended up being a really positive experience. I appreciated that she was direct and to the point and confidently presented the options. And she also took the time to explain things and was understanding and empathetic. I left feeling satisfied and happy that I'd sought a third opinion and found an endocrinologist that I trust. And I'd encourage you to seek another opinion if you feel unsure.

12.01.2022 Your thyroid wellness team doesn't just have to be made up of people. It can include books, podcasts, YouTube videos, yoga classes, you name it. What resources do you want to be a part of your team? ... This is something we can explore together in my Flourishing with Hyperthyroidism coaching program. Send me a message to find out more.

12.01.2022 So you've been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. What do you need to be at your best through this experience? I invite you to brainstorm what you need and all the places you can get it. ... And if you need help, putting together your wellness team is a core part of my Flourishing with Hyperthyroidism coaching program. Find out if it's a good fit for you by heading to my profile @olivia___crawford and clicking the Book button to schedule an obligation free call with me.