WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN MAY 23RD, 2020

**Well...this past week has been a little of a roller coaster of emotions etc.. The week started off well, had a great weekend last weekend. Got to see my son on Tuesday when he came to visit. Got workouts in for most of the week..... BUT...sleep has been off, eating plan has not gone well and I did not keep track or stay on track...., and my emotions got the better of me as former students of mine (from the studio that took my class off the schedule) messaged me with a bunch of drama. The studio is apparently going back to re-opening June 1st. And alot of drama ensued over the fact that I was no longer going to be teaching there. It was mainly because the owner wasn't Nor hasn't been upfront with students about their choice to drop their favorite classes. Well.. needless to say, I got pulled back into a mental place that I didn't want to be in considering the 1st half of the week had gone so well.

**Thursday, I made plans to meet up with two of those former students just to get together and walk some walking trails in the local park. (Donned in our MASKS of course) ....It was really nice to see them again and to sit and talk. Its been over 2 months since I've seen their faces. And we got a ton of chat, activity and steps in as well.......But talking with them and spending time with them only made it more upsetting to know we all won't be returning to the studio again to workout and support one another. And theres not many "studio" options around.... Which put me on the fence again in wondering what steps to take next moving forward. Should I pursue outdoor classes for now (not stable).., Zoom (not everyone cares for virtual), or just let it be and let things go naturally (Whatever that might mean)..... What makes it tough, is that there are alot of mixed feelings and emotions among people. And relationships/friendships have really been divided over this nonsense.. (Except 7cups of course! ....)I found myself considering shutting down all my social media handles and just taking time away from everyone to just get away from it.

**Moving forward,I'm just trying to get my "head-space" in check and get back on track~ I got an email from my other private place that I teach at, thinking I would be starting back again in June, however....It turned out, they were just opening the space for those that actually lived there in the community! Lolol... Sooo....they still aren't letting any outside persons into their community yet. So I'm expecting I won't be going back there until at least July or possibly longer?.. I think because I'm not having "structure" like I did before to occupy my time, that this is the reason why my feelings are also all over the place and why I've been getting off track so much. On a positive note though.. We have gotten our Pool Opened and Ready!... I'm so ready to start swimming and doing pool workouts again, but, the weather has been crappy and rainy! Its just so crazy. It was already in the 90's here this time last year..... If I don't laugh I'll cry lolol...I'm glad I'm able to laugh while typing this to you all, because I realize just how petty it all is~ And theres so much more important stuff to think about........ No Memorial Day plans here, just some grilling on our New grill and hopefully some relaxing. And hopefully Some workouts too. I did not do anything today for the first time in months, but I needed that break today for a mental health day.~ We certainly need those.

ENJOY THE WEEK EVERYONE~ STAY SAFE~

This week has been kinda extreme. While I have been extremely happy and excited to be back to work, now I

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**Hey Everyone! ~ How have you all been this week?

Great thanks.

What things would you like to get accomplished over the next week ahead?

Advancing in music.

What steps could you take to accomplish your goal or goals?

More practice. Putting in more effort.

**Name one thing that might have gotten you off track or plan this past week?

Netflix

In what ways were you able to "stay" on track over the week?

Having an accountability partner who encouraged, motivated and helped push me.

How could you incorporate that more moving forward?!

Letting her know the new goals and areas I need support.

How do you typically spend this day?

I usually plant something. It could be a flower, a tree, random seedling or literally anything that will sprout and be beneficial.

What will you do differently this year?

I am glad I have been able to do so until this time and that is not keeping grudges, being more easy on myself and being more kind.

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

I struggled co-existing with my parent.

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

That you are amazing the way you are

**Hey Everyone! ~ How have you all been this week?

I've been good. Yesterday I crashed all day and just watched Korean TV on Viki and then went back to bed.

**We are so closely nearing the end of this month... How are you feeling about things as we get ready to enter the last week ahead of us? What things would you like to get accomplished over the next week ahead? What steps could you take to accomplish your goal or goals?

I am excited and terrified by turns. I start my first paid job in a long time sometime next week or early June. Its going to be challenging but its a good thing. Over the next week I want to get my schedule for Orientation and the first week. And I want to still do the office programs even though I probably wont need them for a while. Next steps include calling HR in the morning on Monday and doing my Universal Class classes.

**Name one thing that might have gotten you off track or plan this past week? In what ways could you take that situation and prepare better for it next time? In what ways were you able to "stay" on track over the week? How could you incorporate that more moving forward?!

Doing my chores wasn't great this last week. In that I didn't do them very often. I started to contemplate doing dishes last night but I was overwhelmed and didn't. In the future I will do the dishes even if there aren't many at the usual times I do dishes because I never want them to stack up like that again.

**For many of us here, Monday is Memorial Day~ That can mean different things for different people. How do you typically spend this day? What will you do differently this year?

I don't usually have anything I do on Memorial Day so it won't be any different than usual. I think this year I will be going down to the grocery store to buy groceries.

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

My highlights have been getting an offer of employment, discovering a community I like on FB, and discovering I can advocate for myself in the realm of employment, not just mental health and medical things. My struggles have been keeping on task when I'm waiting for phonecalls because I have to be upstairs to send or receive calls or messages. I can do a better job of using the time between because I have plenty of things I can take upstairs for me to do.

Thanks for your great work running forums.

It's interesting to read some of the posts, it helps to make me feel normal seeing everyone go through struggles as well.

I have just started engaging with 7 cups and therapy.

I have begun active listening with mixed experiences.

After losing my job through this crisis and needing income, I have had to access some of my superannuation to survive.

I have just used the last of that paying rent and have some cash left in my wallet.

I have received gardening for cash which is helping.

My goals this week include earning money.

Getting over some more paperwork hurdles so I can access government support.

Finding the courage to look for work again.

Writing a resume.

& Looking into training for new career possibilities.

So here we go.

One foot in front of the other.