Things don’t always go the way you think they would

The last few days have been quite an ordeal.

All was going well until I suddenly felt light-headed on my way to meet a friend (and business partner) for dinner.

I struggled to get through it and had high fever by the time I got home.

The next morning I set out to the clinic, which is just across the road from my place.

It’s a typical round-trip of 15 minutes in and out of the clinic, so I decided to wait for the doctor’s recommendation before taking my next dose of panadol that I was scheduled to have.

I ended up waiting for over an hour and by the time I saw the doctor, my fever rose from 99 degrees when I left home to 103 degrees.

I tested positive for Influenza and was told my holiday plans were touch and go, and then prescribed medicine to combat the diagnosis.

The next day was painful. I did nothing but sleep, wake up, have a bite, have my medicine, sleep and repeat.

And then all of a sudden, I was fine; still a bit weak, but no fever or any other symptoms. The illness went away as quickly as it came.

The ordeal has reminded me of many things:

• Always expect the unexpected. I had so many plans for the last few days before I travelled and had to cancel all of them

• Good health is the most important thing to have. Without it, everything else doesn’t matter anymore

• Your health can change in an instant if you don’t take care

• Gratitude for everything working out and being able to get on the flight without being sick or most importantly, being contagious

Today’s Prompts

Preparing for setbacks

What lessons have you learned from an unexpected health setback?

What’s one way you can prepare better for the unexpected?

Quote of the day

"Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised." — Denis Waitley.

The 'If you don’t have time’ Prompt

What’s one unexpected situation you handled well recently?

Get the most out of your journalling:

• Choose one prompt: Focus on just one prompt each day to avoid feeling overwhelmed.

• Be brutally honest: Reflect openly and honestly. This is your safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.

• Take your time: Sometimes it takes a few days to clarify your thinking. Here’s permission for you to take your time to unravel a prompt and not take on any new ones during that time.

• Journal your way: Whether you prefer writing, audio recording, or video, choose the method that suits you best.

• Don't stress about streaks: If you miss a day, don't worry. You can always revisit a previous prompt.

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