Can't sleep - H

I've cut it close a few times this year, making it to work just before the beginning of 1st period. I finish all my planning, etc. the night before, so all I have to do is walk in and start teaching, but still, I should get to school a bit earlier. Today it was because I was rudely awakened during the wee hours of the morning by this major task I have to complete by the weekend. It was stressing me out, and I guess my mind kept processing it until it woke me up. I worked on it for about 90 minutes, and then went back to sleep only to wake up 30 minutes before class starts. With a 15 minute commute, I was scrambling. Okay, I wasn't scrambling to get ready, but I wasn't a patient driver.

I find that when I have a lot to do, that I wake up earlier and more alert, usually with those tasks on my mind. I guess the mind of a planner doesn't stop?? I like the fact that I wake up so alert, but I don't know if it's a good thing when it's due to anxiety. Maybe I'll get used to it, and my body will begin to respond differently. As of now though, this major task just needs to be finalized. Thank goodness!!