Okay so here’s what happened today with that Virgo weaknesses thing. I woke up thinking about how I always get stuck on details and drive myself nuts. Being a Virgo, right? Decided to actually do something about it instead of just complaining.
Starting With The Big Three Weaknesses
First I grabbed my notebook and wrote down what always messes me up:
- Overthinking every damn thing like grocery lists or text messages
- Getting super stubborn when plans change last minute
- Bottling up stress until my shoulders feel like concrete
The Breakfast Test Run
Figured breakfast would be my practice zone. Usually I measure oatmeal to the gram and arrange berries symmetrically. This time I literally threw stuff in a bowl without measuring. Grabbed whatever mismatched mug was clean instead of hunting for “the right one.” Took under 3 minutes versus my usual 12. Small win!
Handling The Schedule Surprise
Then my buddy texts cancelling lunch. Old me would’ve raged about wasted planning time. New tactic? Took 2 deep breaths and texted “No prob” without over-explaining. Pivoted to eating leftover pizza at my messy desk. Noticed I felt lighter without that mental tug-of-war.
Afternoon Stress Dump
Biggest test came when work emails piled up. Instead of clenching my jaw for hours, I actually did this: set timer for 5 minutes, grabbed pen and scribbled EVERY complaint flooding my brain. Wrote stuff like “Karen’s email formatting sucks” and “Why does Excel keep freezing??” Didn’t solve anything but man, getting it out on paper helped way more than just sitting there stressed.
Evening Takeaways
Key things I’ll keep doing:
- Permission to do things “okay enough” when details don’t matter
- Using timers to cap frustration moments so I don’t spiral
- Physical stress outlets (like angry scribbling) before it builds up
Still messed up tonight though – caught myself reorganizing spices by expiration date at 11pm. Baby steps, right?
