WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN MARCH 7TH, 2020

**Well, I'm a little late in posting the Check-in this week, mainly because I haven't been feeling all that great since Thursday... Allergies or whatever, and I've pretty much just been in a "fog" trying to feel better. I started off the week well on track, but then I celebrated BOTH my Mom and Son's birthdays this past week, and of course, got "off track" in those celebrations....But.. No Regrets, as we had a wonderful time and quality time with each other. So it was time well spent, even if meant getting "off plan". But.. the only regret I do have is getting off track again Thurs and Friday (after) the party.

**I taught my classes through Thursday morning, and by Thursday afternoon I wasn't feeling the greatest. So... I pretty much haven't done a whole lot of anything over the past two days. I didn't even get up early Saturday morning to go workout. Which is something I ALWAYS do unless I'm out of town on vacation. But I just decided that I wanted to sleep in and give my body and mind a break and a rest and take a little "Self-Care" time which I haven't done alot of since this New Year began.

**I've been thinking alot about the year ahead, and the warmer weather coming up. And How I like to travel etc... And now with all the Hype about the "Corona" Issues, it has me "guarded" somewhat about what kind of travel we will even be able to do?!... I just hope that things with this whole issue start to quiet down some in the next few months ahead. I haven't been to my hometown almost 9 years! And I was hoping to actually get to go this summer. Guess will have to wait and see how this plays out.

**This weekend I just rested up a bit, and prayerfully will be ready to take on the week ahead come Monday and be able to teach my classes. I need to get back on track with everything. I suppose I'm looking forward to the "Time Change" tonight as I am ready for it to be "Lighter" Longer so that I can see better coming home from my classes and eventually get back outdoors and do some more evening walks with the warmer weather and longer days ahead~

ENJOY THE REST OF THE WEEKEND~

@PoliteOcean

**What goals or plans would you like to make happen or accomplish for yourself this month? What things can you work on to make those goals or plans come together?

I will be finishing up the academic quarter soon and then there's spring break to look forward to. So my goals include finishing my 10 page research proposal, pass my statisical regression final, and meet with my advisor to ensure I am on track for my graduate program and make plans for the next quarter.

**How do you feel this weekends Time Change will affect you? In what ways?

I'm sad to lose an hour this weekend. I was hoping to finish a rough draft of the my paper and on top of that I have a shorter paper due tomorrow at 5 pm. That's a weekly assignment so it didn't sneak up on me but I was so focused on the long paper that I haven't started the shorter one yet!

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

Highlights: I had a great check in meeting this week with my advisor. We got carried away talking about research and future plans and hypothetical questions and thought experiments. It was very casual but beneficial for me as a first year to have an indepth conversation like that. I also had a great meeting at the writing center when talking about my long paper that I was working on. They worked out some areas that I was struggling with and gave me more to consider when I contunue writing. I ALSO had a great meeting with my on campus peer mentor. We had a conversation about possible routes I can take as I continue through the program. It was nice listening to my options and being aware of things I should be looking out for as I navigate my way through graduate school. I'm excited to see how the next few years go for me.

Struggles: I didn't have a great meeting with my stats professor. I have been struggling with the material lately and that's not a good feeling to have so close to the midterm. I'm nervous of doing poorly and there are very serious consequences for me moving forward in the program if I do poorly. I need to have a 3.0 GPA to keep my full ride at the university and this course can very easily be my downfall.

**How has your weekend been going? What things have you done so far?

I was originally going to be working on the papers but I didn't get a chance. I had family visiting and I was doing spending the day with them instead. it was nice was I was stressing about the responsibilities I wasn't working on the entire time. Tomorrow will definitely be ALL work for me to catch up with all the writing I have to do (and studying stats if I have the time).

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

I'm still struggling to get myself to the gym and I think the reason for that is because it can be daunting to think of working out when I am so out of shape right now (I'm talking getting winded from a 15 minute walk with the slightest incline from the parking lot to my office, I'm talking near asthma attack when I climb 3 flights of stairs). What are some easy exercises for someone who is just starting their exercise routine?

What goals or plans would you like to make happen or accomplish for yourself this month? What things can you work on to make those goals or plans come together?

1. Cigarette-free for 3 weeks (my recent one was on Friday)

let's stop asking people! and start talking about the weather.

21 day rule, it takes 21 days to form a habit, easier said than done but let's do it.

2. Sorting my life out (extremely vague, but my nose and head are still clogged up but I know what it means.

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**How do you feel this weekends Time Change will affect you? In what ways?

It doesn't affect me, I am not sensitive to weather changes.

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

Getting rid of this fever.

Sorting out my room, it's tiny af for my standards.

**How has your weekend been going? What things have you done so far?

Sleeping

Eating

Having Paracetamol and cough syrup.

Getting annoyed at the idiot who keeps coming up and using the toilet with their kid during the night - you have one on the floor you sleep on. Wtf?

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

@PoliteOcean It's really weird being back at 7 cups after such a long absence. My girlfriend Casey broke up with me 3 weeks ago. Two of my creepy room mates don't live here anymore, and that's good news. I was tired of smelling their feces. My caretaker said her last day of working for me is Thurs. Mar 12th. I have two people scheduled for interviews this week. I have an appointment to see my primary care physician on Wed. Mar 18th. I haven't seen my PCP for 6 months. I have a lot of health issues that are falling through the cracks. My house manager is incompetent and shouldn't be in charge of sick people. I'm hoping to start a round of acupuncture treatments in the next 2-3 weeks. I'm concerned the insurance isn't going to pay for enough treatments to genuinely help me. I've fallen through the cracks of my spiritual support system also.

What are you looking forward to the most in this new month ahead?!

Just whatever adventures are coming.

What goals or plans would you like to make happen or accomplish for yourself this month? What things can you work on to make those goals or plans come together?

I would like to go back to work part time. I see the doctor Thursday to see how it goes/

How do you feel this weekends Time Change will affect you? In what ways?

Time changes have always been hard on my mood. Maybe the lack of sleep and taking my meds at the wrong time.

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

A Highlight is I gave my boyfriend a birthday party and he loved it. The struggle for me is dealing with PTSD, so it's been a tough week.

How has your weekend been going? What things have you done so far?

It's been a fairly lazy weekend. Just had date night last night and got some food.

I've been really good this week!

I am most looking forward to a sense of peace and routine as I finally settle into life in my new place.

I would like to have a job this month. I had an interview that I thought went well, we'll see what they say during the follow-up call on Monday!

I am looking forward to having more afternoon daylight! I feel more productive when it's not dark out when I get home!

Highlight: A successful interview, followed by quality time with my brother! Struggle: Motivation!

I have done absolutely nothing. It both feels good and makes me feel antsy and anxious!

@PoliteOcean

**Hey Everyone! How have you been doing over the past week? Pretty good :)

**This is the "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of MARCH!.... What are you looking forward to the most in this new month ahead?! warmer weather

**What goals or plans would you like to make happen or accomplish for yourself this month? What things can you work on to make those goals or plans come together? I hope to actually go to the gym this month

**How do you feel this weekends Time Change will affect you? In what ways? I took a long nap after church and I feel okay

**What have been your "Highlights" Or "Struggles" over this past week? Highlights: Spending time with my boyfriend Struggles: Negative self-talk and anxiety at work

**How has your weekend been going? What things have you done so far? So far it's been good :)

@PoliteOcean

**Hey Everyone! How have you been doing over the past week?

It was definitely stressful because we had a lot of stuff going on this week for school

**This is the "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of MARCH!.... What are you looking forward to the most in this new month ahead?!

I'm looking forward to graduating from high school lol. I can't wait to finally be an adult so I can start investing in stocks.

**What goals or plans would you like to make happen or accomplish for yourself this month? What things can you work on to make those goals or plans come together?

My goal is to start exercising more again. Now that the most stressful part of school is over, I need to start working out physically, not just mentally.

**How do you feel this weekends Time Change will affect you? In what ways?

Well I was late to work today because I use a clock instead of the alarm on my phone :(

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

My partner and I presented our research of increasing the social media presence of a restaurant in town to judges for competition in Chattanooga TN and we placed second in the state!

Hi! I thought I was doing great with motivation to recover and taking a break from exercise while getting fit emotionally. I think it was my brain tricking me into thinking "well I can do just a little bit of xyz". Nah. I just got back from a workout about an hour ago... I thought I did it to calm myself down after triggering myself. Turns out my mind had other plans today. But on the bright side I had 2 successes in yesterday related to food, and another in the same day with managing emotions! 3 successes in one day. Nothing can take that from me

Yet, I'm looking forward to breaking recovering even if I have to take it super slow to get out of this relapse. I'm looking forward to breaking rigidity that I have which leads to unhealthy obsessions and worsened control issues though it feels good in the moment. But I want to try maintaining a schedule for self-care (e.i. meditation, homework, sleep). I've been doing well with meditating every day for the last week so that's a huge plus for me. Even if I'm not totally focused on it, letting it play in the background and sink into my subconscious has helped a lot. Just when I think I didn't listen to something, I remember a random quote.

The weekend's time change has made me anxious. I was wondering why the day felt different. I thought I was disconnecting from myself but I really just forgot about the time change haha. My weekend overall has been nice. Got a new phone and accessories, finished some homework, made progress with binging a TV show.

Thanks for the check-in @PoliteOcean! Really appreciate these moments to slow down

Hi everyone!

Just doing my check-in.

I had a bath. I feel amazing but don't you just hate it when you can't do it properly when people are around? Urgh, the worst.

I had a shoddy evening yesterday. In fact I have had a shoddy past five months. Or even past two years. But I think I have really kept my patience an control and d tried to see the best in other people but let's not get into that.

I've been at the end of my tether recently because I was at the end of my course of the bug I had and I was feeling rough, it was that time of the month and generally, I haven't had a steady space or good people to stabilise myself in (but I am getting there - it's takes sifting through).

Anyway, I'm a clean bean and it feels so good.

SO GOOD.

Checking out.

xo