exercise – Nicole Herron Writes

I had a cardiologist appointment today. I realized that it had been TWO YEARS since my last appointment. As someone with congenital heart defects, that’s not exactly a good idea. And given the fact that my stamina has severely declined over the last few years, it was long overdue. Adults with CHD are generally advised…

Show up scared

Feb 20, 2025

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Niki Herron

in aging, anxiety, cognitive distortions, exercise, health anxiety, introvert, journaling, routine, shame, social anxiety, vulnerability

I have been going to a water exercise class for over a year now. The first time was scary. The first time attempting anything new is scary. At least, it is for me. If it’s not scary for you, I’m not real sure why you’re reading my blog, but you’ll get no judgement from me.…

On the road to better health

Feb 13, 2025

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, chronic illness, defective, exercise, Faith, family, friendship, health anxiety, introvert, intuition, journaling, lessons, people-pleasing, perfectionism, shame, social anxiety, Tarot

I’m taking a 5 day class with Sage Adderly called “Chaos is Canceled.” Each day we’ve been taking a step towards calming the chaos and making a plan for our goals. I have been struggling with what goal to plan for. I’ve had the goal of writing my book for some time, but I actually…

Prayer Answered?

Aug 20, 2024

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Niki Herron

in aging, anxiety, exercise, extrovert, Faith, friendship, INFJ, introvert, journaling, social anxiety

Yesterday I wrote about feeling lonely and missing having a close friend and how hard it is to meet new people. Now, I’ve written about that on more than one occasion with no change, but if you look close enough, you can almost always find God’s hands in your life. I’ve been attending a water…

Summer crowds

Jun 4, 2024

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, exercise, family, introvert, journaling, parenting, routine, separation anxiety, social anxiety, writing

I’m at the library. There are ZERO empty tables upstairs. I found a chair that has a swivel desk attached to it, but it’s not exactly what I would call ideal. The seat is too low and my laptop is at a weird angle because of it. I could just go home. No one is…

Back to aqua (and other things)

May 15, 2024

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Niki Herron

in exercise, family, hope, journaling, marriage, parenting, people-pleasing, recovery, routine, vulnerability

When I got out of the boot two weeks ago and could finally drive again I asked at PT if I could return to my water aerobics class. I was told no because getting in and out of the pool could be a problem. I was disappointed, but I followed the advice I was given.…

Too Much Too Soon?

May 1, 2024

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Niki Herron

in exercise, introvert, journaling, musings, perfectionism, recovery, routine

I had big plans for myself yesterday. Given the freedom to leave my house without begging for a ride, I planned to do *ALL THE THINGS* that I’d not been able to do over the last month. I should know better. You’d think I would have learned a long time ago not to rush recovery.…

FREEDOM!!!!!

Apr 30, 2024

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, exercise, exposure therapy, family, friendship, introvert, journaling, lessons, parenting, perfectionism, routine, social anxiety, vulnerability

After an entire month of being confined to my home unless I could bum a ride off of someone, I am FREE! Yesterday I had my follow up with the orthopedist and he said I could start driving again and walk without the boot. He did say I might find my foot/ankle getting tired and…

Wellness Wednesday (11/15/23)

Nov 15, 2023

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Niki Herron

in anxiety, exercise, family, journaling, parenting, school, separation anxiety, social anxiety, writing

It’s Wednesday! Time to check in. How are you this week? Hanging in there? Last week was so crazy busy that all I could think was “I can’t wait for next week when everything will slow down!” Here we are in “next week” and I’m still waiting for it to slow down. Actually, that’s unfair.…

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