WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN AUGUST 22nd, 2020

**This week went pretty decent.... I started off last weekend with lots of SelfCare.. just enjoying each day, and not allowing myself to worry, stress, or be concerned with the week ahead like I normally tend to do. As a matter of fact, I felt like I actually needed a break on Monday (which tends to be my busiest days with multiple classes to teach). I had the opportunity to cancel one of them since the attendance was going to be low with many being out that day for various reasons in my evening class. So.. I took the opportunity to just teach 'one' class that day in the morning and allowed myself to enjoy the rest of the day.

**I stayed on track throughout the week with activity, meal planning and just trying to stay in a good "headspace". Weather was decent, Spent some time in the pool and trying to get as much time as I can in it over these next few weeks before I have to close it till next season. Makes me a little sad since It feels like I just opened it up for the season?!! ..... Was able to get the doggie out for his walks and activities and continuing to find and enjoy "new" places in my neighborhood that I've been stumbling upon lately.

**Still continuing to look ahead as the end of the month is drawing near... we are planning a trip out of town in the coming week for our anniversary~ And going to the beach. I am so looking forward to it! And just being able to get away for awhile and enjoy different scenery for a bit~ I'm hoping that it allows both of us to clear our minds, find some better focus and perspective on things we have to come back to.. but mostly to just simply enjoy being away!

**No major plans this weekend.. intentions to do my usual Saturday morning walk at the track, and hopefully afterwards get another Meal replacement Shake & Tea Combo again at the new Nutrition store I found!! That was sooo amazing and I'm sure it will continue to become a very expensive habit!...Then maybe a drive out, some minor shopping and then relax for the evening~

ENJOY THE WEEKEND~

The week was good, overall.
To end the week on a high note, I took a spontaneous jog this morning. The park was empty and filled with patches of water due to rains that we have been having. I managed to somehow jog around them while reminiscing old songs. All in all, great session :)

This week has been a complete waste of time work-wise so its been a bit frustrating and slowly got the best of me as the week went on. My usual cell line died again, its been causing problems for almost a year now so we really need to figure out why its happening (might have the answer Monday/next week though, or at least cross out another potential cause!). I started something completely different on a technique I had never used before but I had been shown and explained everything so I was feeling pretty confident, yet it failed too. Considering I had started the experiment on Monday, tended to it Tuesday, Wednesday, read the results on Thursday, it really feels like time lost and got to me. And again Friday something else that I tried failed after I literally spent the day on it. Its research so I know fails are expected and normal, it was just tough to fail simultaneously on 3 different projects and started to feel a bit personal… Buuuut after one ice cream and 11 hours of sleep, Im feeling motivated again :p (sorry for that work rant!)

On another note, work out-wise, things have been great, especially considering my frustration with work has fueled my energy to workout! Sleep-wise its been quite okay, food-wise I still need to be careful and eat more.

This weekend Im planning on working out, relaxing and studying. Ive noticed some huge gaps on what I should know so as to understand things better/easier, and its been stressing me out lately so I really need to start studying more. Ill also probably do some minor shopping in town so as not to stay in my place all weekend. Next week Im really hoping that I can have a few more wins at work, as Id really like it if things could get unstuck before the end of the month!

@ PoliteOcean Here is how this past week went. Monday, I had an appointment with my psychologist. It went well. Tuesday someone came over to be interviewed to see if they want to be my caretaker. They already have 2 clients, so they don't know if they want to take on a third. Wednesday I had an appointment with my psychiatrist. It went well. My doctors can't do much for me right now because I spend most of my time simply getting them up to speed on my issues. My social worker brought over 4 pre-packaged lunches. The big news for this week is decided to drop my ancient history course. I know I said this last week, but for the past 2 1/2 years I've been struggling with feeling meaningless and purposelessness. I decided that I want to go into creative arts management. This is about the fifth time I've had to reconstruct my life from ground zero. Furthermore, with two trips to the hospital in the past 3 years and with living in a creepy house with creepy roommates and with creepy neighbors , my confidence and self-esteem has been ripped to shreds. The deacons at my church treated me like a piece of trash. All this to say that I'm taking "Economics History of the World Since 1400" It's a transition course to taking courses that are more business and mathematics oriented.

**Hey Everyone~How have you been doing this week? It's been up and down. I'm not sure if it's location or hormones or both

**We are heading into the Last week of AUGUST~ What would you like to see happen or accomplish for yourself in the last week ahead this month?

edit up to chapter 5, maybe 6 on my friends project

write more

clean the shed

**Mindfulness and Healthy Living are two things that tend to go hand-in-hand with one another. In what ways do you feel that you were "Mindful' this week? (a goal, a meal, an activity, etc..)? I clean and was aware around me

** What is something that you have done for "Someone else" recently that may have involved mindfulness OR just made you feel good Physically, mentally or emotionally? I do like helping others when I can

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? I've been fighting depression and writers block

**What are your weekend plans?! Edit, write, clean, and cook

**What would "YOU" like to talk about or share with about your Week?! WE want to hear from "YOU"~ a friend of mind may be homeless and I'm not sure how to help her. I live in a complicated my situation, and I can physically help her

Doing alright.

While I'm annoyed about August, I have a presentation on Monday that I'm hoping will go smoothly. My social anxiety has been creeping in but I keep trying to remind myself that overall it's only 1 hour and 30 minutes of my life. I doubt anyone that I'm speaking to will have classes with me and public speaking makes many people nervous, social anxiety or not.

Hm I haven't been too mindful recently. I've been trying to honor some of my emotional needs. Lately I've been longing for childhood comforts, like movies and an old set of pajamas I practically lived in. I can tend to the movies part... and I've been scouring the internet for similar pajamas as a gift come December. That and watching old tv shows too have helped calm whatever's up with my inner child. Not sure I'd call it mindfulness though.

Hm... I spoke with a friend recently and asked her many questions about her life & a hobby we have in common (we were catching up). I think it made her feel good to talk about what she's been doing and things we both like. It's just been really lighthearted and I think that's the kind of convo she (and I) need. Definitely miss her

Near constant nausea / butterflies in my stomach has been a struggle all week long. I have been sleeping more (finally!) so that is a highlight. Another highlight is my therapist smiling. I worry about boring her, and I don't know how to talk about how serious my depression is anymore. I go to hotlines because that's what she tells me to do. I remind myself a yawn doesn't mean she's bored. Now to just get out of my own way and open up again, and maybe open up to the possibility of a different therapist.

**What are your weekend plans?!

Prep for this presentation. Watched some movies today, kept myself occupied as much as I could.

**Hey Everyone~How have you been doing this week?

I thought I was doing better and then a friend called me out on it, plus I injured myself doing exercises Friday morning, so I guess not that well. And the washer broke downstairs, so this week has been frustrating.

**We are heading into the Last week of AUGUST~ What would you like to see happen or accomplish for yourself in the last week ahead this month?

It seems like just yesterday we had this prompt about July. August really is going by too fast for me. I want to read another book, heal from my injury, and be more disciplined about how I achieve my goals.

**Mindfulness and Healthy Living are two things that tend to go hand-in-hand with one another. In what ways do you feel that you were "Mindful' this week? (a goal, a meal, an activity, etc..)?

I don't really feel like I was that mindful this last week. My injury is making me mindful of steps and movement.

** What is something that you have done for "Someone else" recently that may have involved mindfulness OR just made you feel good Physically, mentally or emotionally?

I haven't done anything really helpful this last week for anyone else.

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

My struggles have been with myself and having the argument with a friend. My highlights have been the determination by Social Security that I still have a disability even though I'm working and getting healthcare through Healthcare for Workers with Disabilities, which will cost, but not as much as a spend-down.

**What are your weekend plans?!

I might go into the walk-in clinic at the hospital on Sunday for my injury depending on how it is feeling. (Today).

Work is the only thing I can say, I'll check back in the end of this week guys.

My boyfriend is in juvi right now, so its been kind of hard for me, if i dont recive a letter from him every day i kinda freak out ahaha. But I have been writting him everyday, im extremley happy I finally found someone who want to change and grow with me. :)))

Im back after so many months of hiatus. I started my healthy living in June and have lost some weight. Did a detox challenge and lost some weight but alas gained it back after detox 🙄 didn't really sit well in my brain but im back to mindful eating, drinking water, and working out. And the gyms are opening Monday!!! Doing outdoor activity in this heat is a BIG no no so im excited for the gym. My home workouts are good but i dont usually put in 100% coz im at home lol

Anyways. Will check in again next post 😁