50+ Weekend Check-In October 15 - 17, 2021
Hello everybody in the 50+ community, I hope you're doing well and wish you a wonderful weekend ❤️
Our minds need regular stimulation, if this does not happen it will impact our overall health. We might feel boredom, even start of feel depressed. Mental stimulation also reduces stress and can make us feel more accomplished by doing new tasks. It is even more important in age since elderly spend more time at home and often alone than younger folks. Some ways to stimulate your brain are doing puzzles, listening to music lyrics, solving basic mathematic problems and of course communication.
💡 What are you doing at the moment to sharpen your brain?
💡 What are you doing at the moment to help you feel good emotionally?
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Good morn, Hope the sun is magnifying all over you today. Thank you for the check-in.
💡 What are you doing at the moment to sharpen your brain? I like to learn new things and then try to do them.
💡 What are you doing at the moment to help you feel good emotionally? Preparing my house for out of state guest
@scarletPear1945
Good morning. I am really just enjoying the day. The sun is out and I am on 7 cups. I really enjoy taking the various training courses. Each time I complete one, I feel I am just taking one more step to being a better person.
@bouncyBeach42
I think that is great. I too am on the training courses, trying to see where I feel most productive. I did my first post and it feels good for people to reply to it.
Keep up the good work.❤️
What are the training courses? How do I get to them?
@scarletPear1945
Good point about learning new things and also doing them 😊. Hope you will have a good time with that guest.
Good Morning!
💡 What are you doing at the moment to sharpen your brain?
I have always liked puzzles and puzzle games, so I'm always doing something like that for fun. I also work on a variety of different projects, so that helps keep my brain active.
Honestly, nothing. I'm struggling right now with some things and I'm having a problem moving beyond them. I so focused on everyone and everything else that I have left myself behind.
@thoughtfulmomma
I'm so sorry to hear that you are struggling right now, it sounds like you feel stuck, hugs (if accepted). I hope you will take some time for yourself away from all distractions and just focus on getting better. Often, after good self care, our mind is much clearer and we find ways to deal with our challenges.
@amiablePeace77
Thanks. I'm working hard on learning how to care for myself more. I understand my issues and struggles. I just can't seem to find the answer yet on how to resolve things. But, at least I'm half way there.
Good morning everyone!! I just wanted to say I am so glad to be a part of 7 cups and this community. It is great to be over 50!!
@bouncyBeach42
Agreed bouncyBeach42, the 50s rock! 😄. Nice to have you here!
💡 What are you doing at the moment to sharpen your brain? Nothing.
@Offmytrack
Sending you warm hugs if you accept. I hope the meds help.
@amiablePeace77
Thanks, amiablePeace77. I will accept them.
Ditto keep trying we all struggle at times. It gets bette.
@amiablePeace77
Hi Ami:
What are you doing at the moment to sharpen your brain?
I have been watching DIY videos. Right now, I am learning to fix a lawnmower.
What are you doing at the moment to help you feel good emotionally?
I haven’t felt good emotionally in over a year, so I obviously have no idea how to help myself in that regard.
@UberRuminator
We all have our ups and downs but not feeling good emotionally for such a long time must be very hard ❤️. Something that usually helps me when I feel low is good self care, taking time for myself, doing something that gives me joy and is relaxing. Another way which can be very helpful is journaling about how you feel to detect possible pattern. What are you currently doing for self care?
@amiablePeace77
I’m usually so fatigued that I spend most of every day in bed. I’m sure the main culprit is insomnia; as doctors have not found any obvious medical cause. Because of this, I don’t really do much of anything.
demesia isnt that bad but the way i react to my problems with memory loss is soo embarrasing...
@imaginativeSpruce6668
I'm so sorry that you're experiencing memory loss when facing problems. I heard that stress hormones like cortisol can contribute to losing memory. Have you thought about doing calming exercises like deep breathing or meditation on a daily basis to strengthen your calming nervous system?
anyone out there?????
@imaginativeSpruce6668 this is NO help at all!!!!!!
@amiablePeace77 thanks for that beautiful pic.
💡 What are you doing at the moment to sharpen your brain? Word puzzles
💡 What are you doing at the moment to help you feel good emotionally? Sitting and letting my emotions settle like mud in muddy water that clears when it settles.
@soulsings
Word puzzles are true brain trainers! 😄
Sitting and letting your emotions settle sounds very helpful!
I do sudoku and journal about good productive things I do in the day. I am looking inwards for guidance and understanding. Which is having a good impact on me.
@passionateBeing3223
Nice that you journal about what went well on a day. I find it is a helpful way to see what actually works but also to maintain a good self esteem.
💡 What are you doing at the moment to sharpen your brain? I play puzzle games; but also try to learn how to do something new. My newest endeavor is learning to how to home brew wine. My husband thinks it's an odd pursuit, because I rarely drink alcohol; but I am finding the process fascinating.
@Justme1225
Sorry to hear that you had to put up with such an unkind but also unprofessional behavior. Have you considered to report him? Sadly some people are looking for others to be their trash can for their own failures and negativity. I'm glad that you realized it's not about you but about them! Wish you lots of fun with your brewing!
