Interesting...I think in general people who are not confident in themselves also tend to walk sort of slumped over and looking down- TOS in the making? Certainly not good for us, anyhow.

Women especially tend to always be worried about taking care of someone else, ignoring themselves. Realistically, like you mentioned earlier, we do all have to get up and take care of ourselves. If you have to push to get tha much done. then so be it...but realize it may slow your forward progress a bit. Remember, though, it is that way for everyone. Sure if we could go live in a bubble with the all knowing presence to look over us and tell us exactly what to rest and what to work, our rehab process would be faster. HOwever, real lif eisn't that way. It is important to slow down as much as you can to make as much forward progress as you can, but not living in the meantime is not the way to do it. So, take it all with moderation and just do your best.

Learning to love and cherish yourself in the meantime is a great start. Stand up straight, look others in the eye, and greet the world with a smile.

*hugs*

johanna