WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN APRIL 4TH, 2020

**Well... this past week has gone pretty super...I managed to stay on track with everything this week, I actually accomplished "Finally" so many things I've been wanting to get done for Sooooo long, but hardly have the time to do!... Weather has been really decent and trying to get warmer by the day. I got to see my son a few times this week which is rare due to his work schedule. So yeah, I'm feeling pretty accomplished this week~

**I've been a busy bee this past week. I managed to get my entire house (for the most part minus a few minor things) in order!... I was able to get the whole house deep cleaned,.... carpets, closets, cupboards etc.... I Was able to finally turn a spare bedroom into my New Workout Room! (Yay me!).... Today I managed to get the entire house pressure-washed,.... got my back deck painted,.... got the rest of the trees in our back yard cut down,....the garage cleaned,...And ordered new patio furniture so I can actually sit and finally enjoy it all. Got TONS of old clothes bagged up to give away and found some older ones that i fit into again! and was finally able to get to the nearby Lake again to get my Pup out for his walk as well.

**I am totally digging my New workout room, I didn't realize I accumulated so much equipment throughout my years of getting healthier. Its crazy what we rack up over time. But its soooo Nice to look at it ALL IN ONE SPACE....instead of all over the place!....This weekend is supposed to be great as far as weather goes, and even though things are "different" right now, I want to enjoy every moment of it... So I wanted all of the above done, so that I wouldn't have to worry about doing any of it as the weather gets nicer. It might be a little crazy how much I'm actually ENJOYING not having many responsibilities at this time! Its been REALLY great for my Emotional And Mental health for sure. I could get a little used to this for a little while longer.

**Today since things are done, and the sun will be out, Intentions are to wake up and get a good walk in with my mom, and then hopefully to relax a bit and work on some minor projects as well, and hopefully get out and take another nice drive through town just to get out of the house for a bit.

ENJOY THE WEEKEND~

This week has been pretty challenging, being locked down with my mother is getting quite tiring mentally speaking. I

@PoliteOcean

**Hey Everyone~ How have things been going for you over the past week? I have been doing pretty well

**This is our FIRST Check-in for the Month of APRIL! It seems like the year just started. And here we are almost a quarter of the way through it?!.. Crazy?!... Looking ahead with everything going on at the moment, What do you see or anticipate for yourself in this New Month ahead?! I hope to get my goals and routines in place

**What things will you work on OR continue to work on as we progress through the month? What goals or plans would you like set for yourself? I would love to workout more and stick with it

**With many of us spending a majority of our time "Indoors" at the moment, What has your day been like?....What have you been doing with your time?.... What things have you been working on?.... How has your emotional and mental health been?.... In what ways have you been able to keep up with your Physical well-being?.... What has brought you some "peace" during this time? I love taking care of my health, watch youtube, read, and rest

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?

Hi. I'd like to state how I am feeling currently first. I'm cold. My sister keeps opening the door and cold air rushes through, and I just lash out at her to close it and complain about it. I don't think I'm healthy mentally if I keep getting angry at things, but i see my dad do it too often. My grandma sees a lot of similarities between me and my dad. I don't like that and wish I can change myself, improve myself faster. I'm sitting here, did a teensy bit of work-relating work, but haven't decluttered yet. I feel bad sitting here in the living room as my grandma does the laundry and things.

Throughout March I have found quite some good resources. Libby is an app for the phone to access audio books for free. Also the iTunes website for apple podcasts is available for everyone, so I've found motivational speakers there. i will continue to push through and dive into uncomfortable situations for work. I have to make calls to clients, etc. My goals for April is to have my work notebook filled with all the information I need to go day to day successfully and dedicated. At home, I will be having my room decluttered, and everything in it's place. For social life, I want to set the goal to eat out at a restaurant either alone to meet new people or catch up with old co workers. I don't know if it's achievable but I do miss eating out and spending money lol I saved money alot this month and I want to feel the feeling of being frivolous for a day in April.

**What things will you work on OR continue to work on as we progress through the month? What goals or plans would you like set for yourself?

**With many of us spending a majority of our time "Indoors" at the moment, What has your day been like?....What have you been doing with your time?.... What things have you been working on?.... How has your emotional and mental health been?.... In what ways have you been able to keep up with your Physical well-being?.... What has brought you some "peace" during this time?

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?

**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with us This Week?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~

Hello All.

As most of us I am under lockdown, here we still have some freedom to go out so I've been busy getting food and groceries for the people I care of. Work I can do is minimal but I try to keep the pace and take care of productive stuff first. I've been very active at 7cups, posting, listening and completing trainings. Seems like yesterday that I sign in, but undoubtely being here gives you a sense of purpose and useful things to do with your time.

I've been also learning a lot. Start a course online on Social Psychology which will be very demanding, just what I was looking for. I am seriously considering a career change after the "normality" returns. Music has also been a lifesaver, with so many resources online I've had the chance to listen several concerts of the Berlin Philarmonic, Operas at the Met and just find today that the Andrew Lloyd Weber channel on youtube will be streaming Plays for free every week. Surely one can be productive, have fun and learn in this locked days.

One highlight of sorts is that luckily in the place I live there's easy access to fresh fruit and vegetables, I've had the time to make the best of this and been eating, cooking, -and providing my people- with healthy meals every single day. I've managed to take long walks and will try to go out to run at a very early hous from next week on.

Struggles. Of course the uncertainty of the times that will come later and how bad the economy and the health of the world would be damaged. Many people around has a negative attitude and it's hard to change their mood but I try anyway. Biggest struggle, trying to keep people well informed, fight fake news and misinformation, sort of preach common sense and, at leas I am trying, spreading healthy eating guidelines (it's a paradox that in a country where we have so easy and affordable access to fresh, healthy food, most people prefers to eat junk the outcome being: First place country in child obesity, Second place country in overall diabetes in adults). Stay healthy.

@PoliteOcean

Hey Everyone~ How have things been going for you over the past week?

My family's restaurant closed due to the outbreak being stronger in my county :( Thankfully we have some money in savings but I really hope the peak of the pandemic will be over soon.

**This is our FIRST Check-in for the Month of APRIL! It seems like the year just started. And here we are almost a quarter of the way through it?!.. Crazy?!... Looking ahead with everything going on at the moment, What do you see or anticipate for yourself in this New Month ahead?!

Honestly I cannot believe it. It seems as if New Year's was last year, but I think time flew by fast because of the many things that are going on this year. I do see myself trying to accomplish some New Years' resolutions, including playing the saxophone.

**What things will you work on OR continue to work on as we progress through the month? What goals or plans would you like set for yourself?

I love to write and I hope to publish a collection of poetry. I'll definitely be working on that.

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?

I mentioned the struggles earlier, but one highlight I want to mention is that I'll be getting braces! Finally!

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What do you see or anticipate for yourself in this New Month ahead?!

Not too much. I'm curious about what this month will bring.

**What things will you work on OR continue to work on as we progress through the month? What goals or plans would you like set for yourself?

I want to keep eating healthy. This week I slacked a lot so I wanna get back to it.

**With many of us spending a majority of our time "Indoors" at the moment, What has your day been like?....What have you been doing with your time?.... What things have you been working on?.... How has your emotional and mental health been?.... In what ways have you been able to keep up with your Physical well-being?.... What has brought you some "peace" during this time?

My day is okay. I get up, Make food and shower. Then spend time on cups and clean the house. I've been working on my yoga and and sewing skills. My emotional and mental health have been slipping. I'm Trying to keep it up and just going with the flow. I go for walks and do yoga. Being with my cat has been my peace. She loves having me home all the time.

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week?

A highlight has been my sister in law has moved out. A struggle has been my body has been flaring up. Not too much fun lol

I'm tired and depressed. I knew this would be hard but I couldn't prepare myself enough to not be sideswiped. I struggle to get out of bed. I feel safer when I'm completely under the covers. It's not safer. I still feel lost, unmotivated. Alone with the thoughts that caffeine, tv shows, music, journaling, even sleep can't keep away anymore. No one can join me in my head. It's just me for the rest of my life.

@PoliteOcean This past week, my room mate Dennis went into the hospital for surgery, and when he came back he had large streaks of blood on his head. Thursday I had a telephone appointment with my doctor, and it went really well. My clinic is only having telephone appointments because of the virus. Friday I had a telephone appointment with my psychiatrist. I've been cleared of all psychiatrict disorders retro-active to two years ago. Friday I hired a new caretaker. My stress level has gone down a lot. On the other hand, I can't get excited about it because I don't know if she is going to work out. I am very sedentary unless someone takes me out in their car. My life is on hold until I get my coronavirus relief check.