WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN OCTOBER 14TH, 2023
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN OCTOBER 14th, 2023
HEY EVERYONE~
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🍁Hey Everyone~ How are you today?....How is your day & weekend going so far?
🌛We just had our First Check-in for October last week, and Now we are practically "Half-way" through this month already!.... How has this month been going for you so far?.... What have you been working on, or hope to accomplish for yourself in this last half ahead?
🍁What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?!
🌛What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?!…. WE want to hear from YOU!~
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🍁 This past week went well.... Last weekend was a long holiday weekend here so we took a Fall getaway to the Beach. The weather and trip were both amazing. I spent the first day at the beach just taking care of my Mental health & wellbeing. They even had 'Yoga' on the Beach that day when we got there and an annual Parade.... In the spirit of October Fun, I also went on a Trolley-Ghost Tour Ride, which also let us off at a "Haunted" Venue. Where we got to tour an 18th century Victorian home which was pretty cool.... And we also took a Riverboat Cruise that served us Brunch. Which was pretty amazing as well. Even though I didn't stay on track with any meal-planning, I DID get in Tons of "Steps" and activity just walking around. And stayed "Mindful".
🎃 We got back mid-week and I got back on track with my workouts and activity at my Group Fitness classes. The weather here has definitely turned Cooler and Fall has officially kicked-in here. But its still mild enough during the days to get out and enjoy the weather and cooler breezes. And its perfect time for "Walking weather". So I will try to start incorporating more Walk time when I can with the Pup again.
🌛 This weekend will be focused on a Mix of Relaxation as well as getting some minor chores done around the house. There are also Many Fall events around the area & we will probably get out and about for a bit to enjoy one or two of them. But its also going to be a great weekend to start my "HORROR-MOVIE Fest"! I got a bunch of movies lined up to start the evening with.
@PoliteOcean wow! Your holiday sounds amazzzzzzing. But horror movie fest😱😱good luck ❤
@PoliteOcean
Ooh, your past week sounds like fun! I've never done a ghost tour. Did any ghosts show up? :)
🍁Hey Everyone~ How are you today?....How is your day & weekend going so far? I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop at work. It turns out I have two problem students who report to me at work. The one that the staff seems to favor, really stepped in it this past week. She likes to dress scantilly, which is against our dress code. (There is a specifric dress code, in writing, that she is supposed to follow.) Well, this past week she showed up one night in a ripped up type shirt that barely covered her bra and she had on see-through leggings. Well, one of my bosses happened to be there. I went into the office and asked if she saw what the student was wearing and she could barely speak. She was stuttering something about oh, no, no, and she can't be here like that and she was going to call the library director at home. hheeeheehahaa Then the student got called into the office and was ordered to cover up or leave. So, the student had to call someone to bring her a sweatshirt. And I found out the next day she had a meeting with the library director. hehehehehheehe I know the library director and that had to be a tough meeting. hahahahahaaaahaa The next day the student came in and was as quiet and polite as she could possibly be. And she was dressed properly. Later, my boss told me that they are thinking of firing both students who cause me so much trouble. Finally! We have 3 new students starting in the next couple weeks. I'm just waiting to see how it shakes out. I feel fine. :)
🌛We just had our First Check-in for October last week, and Now we are practically "Half-way" through this month already!.... How has this month been going for you so far?.... What have you been working on, or hope to accomplish for yourself in this last half ahead? I've been catching up on reading and html assignments while at work this week. I usually sit in the busy seat at work and there is usually nice friendly chatter amongst the mentally healthy students at work. But this week I have kept the trouble students in the busy seat and I have not taken part in any chatter. I've either stayed in the office which has a big window wall facing the front desk or I've sat in the slow seat. That's enabled me to read and work on assignments while listening to the students and keeping an eye on the trouble students. This week and through the end of the month, I've planned to manage the front desk the same way.
🍁What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?! Read the long answers above and you'll see.
@purpleTree4652 😝pumpkin coffee. I'm sure it tastes lovely 😝😝😂😂😂❤
@purpleTree4652
Hey there Tree~ Thank you, yes last weekend was pretty fun. I haven't done a "Ghost tour" in a few years. So it was pretty cool. (No ghosts though! 😳)~!
Wow...sounds like you had quite a time with your "problem students". That sounds like a really interesting story and I personally would've loved to have been a "Fly on the wall" to see how that all went with the director! Its a good thing that she followed suit and decided to show-up dressed right and do her job the way she should've done in the first place. That's great that you had someone there to "back you up". And hopefully this situation only continues to improve & go "Upwards" for you going forwards!
It also sounds like you are doing what you need to do for yourself personally to ensure a much better and more pleasant work environment! That's good for you that you found a place at work that not only allows you to catch up on your reading and assignments but, also enables you to manage the other things around you.... (And possibly even allowing you to keep your work sanity)!?! Keep up the great work!
I think that is awesome that you took care of yourself & implemented a sleep schedule that allows a positive impact on your wellbeing. (I too have done the same and can totally feel the difference when I stick to it Vs. When I don't)! I agree it certainly helps and is beneficial.
@PoliteOcean I'm typing this on my Boa phone which is an ordeal. Here is how the past week went. I decided to talk a break from the art history studies because it's too difficult with Alan and Amanda causing interference. I started a new book called "100 Years of Solitude. " My caretaker Chuck has a weird car - it's a Prius EV. I went to the library to read 3 times and went for a walk 4 times. Thursday I went to the library to submit an order online for groceries from Amazon Fresh. They arrived Friday morning so I'm very happy and excited about it. My plan to move out is by May 30th 2024. My big problem is I need the security deposit. Women on social media continue to try to scam me. I'm very emotionally vulnerable and subject to being preyed upon. My birthday is November 2nd. I'm not going to tell Leslie because she is going to forget.
@Regmo
Hey Regmo~... That's good that you were able to get to the Library over the past week as well getting in 4 walks!... 4 walks is amazing work. You definitely have me beat there. Keep up the great work....That's good that things also worked out with your Online grocery order. I'm sure it was definitely more convenient. I think thats awesome that you have made a plan for yourself to possibly move out. Starting by giving yourself a "date" is a good goal. I'm sure by planning accordingly, you may be able to save up the deposit little by little until that date arrives. Perhaps setting aside a little bit each month. Even it if it means cutting back on "something else". Or maybe even reaching out to your social worker to ask if there is a program that can help out with the Security deposit?? There might be something that can help depending on your area as well with you being on disability. Thanks for checking in and sharing your week. Please continue to keep us updated on how things are moving along.
@nordurnStar good luck with work ❤❤ I wish I could taste your Halloween cookies too 😋❤
@Tinywhisper11
They are for Christmas! We don't really have Halloween here. I just only have a couple of hours a weekend I can work on things like baking so I want to make sure I have enough time to get the recipes perfect for our family!
I have problems with pain, too. It can be frustrating not being able to do repetitive movements longer than a half hour at a time without ramifications, but I try to remember this beforehand so I don't get frustrated. That's part of why I am starting so early. This way if I can't get everything perfect in one day I know I have time to recover and try again 🍰
@nordurnStar xmass cookies 😍😍😍even better, I loovvee xmas ❤❤ sorry about the pain 😥 can sympathise with you there ❤
@nordurnStar
Hey there Star~ ... Thats good that you are taking time to recover from work while you are in a waiting period and that things are well for you in the moment.
@PoliteOcean
The cookies this time are išlské dortíčky! I am not sure what the word would be for these in English, but they are a kind of tiny tiny little cake, with chocolate and rum nut layers. They are usually walnuts, but I hate walnuts, so mine are hazelnut and rum instead!
I found a picture online:
They look a little bit like this! Mine have stars on top instead of the berries, though 😄
@PoliteOcean this month has been good 😁 but fast. It's almost Halloween 🎃 my favourite fall dessert is icecream 😋 it's also my favourite spring summer and winter dessert. The past couple of months I have been making my own Halloween decorations, but as been put on hold, cause of disabilities and pain😥 happy pumpkin month everyone ❤❤
@Tinywhisper11
Hey there Tiny~ That is so awesome for you that the month has been a good one. (And yes, I agree its certainly been fast)!...
You say your favorite fall dessert is icecream?... What flavor do you enjoy?
I'm sorry to hear that you have been in pain and had to put your Halloween decorations on hold. Hopefully you will be able to finish those up, and the pain will lessen for you to do so. I think its amazing that you are making your own decorations. How fun! What types of decorations have you created so far?!
Happy pumpkin month to you too! 🎃 And thank you for stopping by to check-in this week and share with us! Take care, and please continue to keep us updated on how you are doing.
@PoliteOcean ❤❤❤
@PoliteOcean
I'm doing pretty well. My weekend was pretty busy and fun.
This month has been decent for me so far. I have kept busy, healthy, and some good things have happened. I have been working on expanding my fitness routine to include regular meditation and mindfulness. I hope to have a more solid routine down very soon.
Hey Everyone~ How are you today?....How is your day & weekend going so far? I feel meh. I've tried, writing, coloring, and even going for a walk and I feel out of place. However I am not sure where I really belong.
?We just had our First Check-in for October last week, and Now we are practically "Half-way" through this month already!.... How has this month been going for you so far?.... What have you been working on, or hope to accomplish for yourself in this last half ahead? I really don't have anything to look forward to . . . I've been several therapists and none of them click.
?This past week on the 10th, was WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY~..... What things have you done to take care of yourself and your Mental Health this week? What Negative things did you let go of or say No to, and what Positive things impacted your overall well-being this week? I have journal and wrote some.
?JUST FOR FUN: Today is "National Dessert Day"!.... WHAT is YOUR favorite "Fall Dessert"?! I made a mix between pumpkin pie and cake. . . yellow cake mix and add a can of pumpkin pie mix. It's really good.
?What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?! I am really struggling with depression and isolation. I have no local friends and my boyfriend is 1200 miles away. I can feel my family's depression as well (I'm Empath). I'm trying to stay positive, but I just feel stuck and I rather get out but I live in the middle of nowhere. The cold and rainy weather does not help.
?What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?!…. WE want to hear from YOU!~
@Rebekahwriter13
Hey Rebekah~ I think its great that despite not feeling your best, that you were able to at least try some different things for yourself to help improve your mood. I know that sometimes we can just get into these "slumps" that aren't easy to get out of some days, but good for you for being able to at least "Try". And thats all we can do. Is do our best to not stay in those negative places. We hope that you are able to realize your "place of belonging" and that you are able to find a therapist soon that you do actually 'Click with'!.. We are sending you positive vibes.
I think its great that despite how you were feeling that you were also able to do something you enjoy by journaling and writing. Keep up the great work.
Oh, I have actually made that dessert before!!! I love it! I also add Cinnamon Chips (like chocolate chips) to mine! I call them Pumpkin Muffins since I use a muffin tin for mine.... Its amazing!! Do you add anything to yours?
We are sorry to hear that you are still struggling with Depression and with Isolation. That can be difficult. And as I'm also an "Empath" myself, I know too well also how challenging it can be to take on and "feel" others feelings around us. I think its amazing that you are trying your best to stay positive through difficult times and emotions. I know it can be even harder when you may not live near things or other people. Its great that you are here with us at 7cups as we are here to support you in any way that we are able. And perhaps there are also some other social groups online that you can look into and be apart of. I'm not sure where you live, but, sometimes depending on where you are located there is transport that can help with getting you out and about if you have difficulties. Maybe you can look into that and also see if there are any community centers near your location as well? Where you can get involved with others who may have similar interests and connect. I think even if you can do this once a week, it may help to improve your mood just being around others and connecting outside of your family.
We thank you for checking in this week and sharing with us. And continue to send positive vibes your way for continued positive changes for you! Again we are here to support you. Please continue to share and keep us updated on how you are doing!