WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2022

🌞 This past week went well... Started off with a nice Labor Day weekend here. Got out and about, did some shopping, visited a few favorite places, watched some great movies, and had a nice Picnic on Labor Day~ And Kept up with several Appointments. Got in a couple days of swimming/pool-time, and decided to make a few small needed changes~

🐝 This past week I decided my long Summer Break of taking a break from Instructing, Fitness & Classes needed to change. Monday I will be getting back into AQUA classes two Nights a week. I will also start incorporating Cardio Classes a few times a week, weights and Stretching... And a Nutrition Plan. Looking forwards to getting started again.

🌻 This weekend I'm on my own today,... Just me and My Fur-baby.... No major plans but to Stay busy getting some things done around the house, and possibly getting out for a drive if the weather cooperates~ The weather is still going back and forth as it typically does before Autumn kicks in. I must admit, as much as I'll miss the Summer Season, Yesterday's nice, cool breeze actually felt really good on my skin. lol..

@PoliteOcean

Hi, Ocean,

1. How has everyone been?.....very stressed and depressed

2. How did the FIrst week of September go for you?....What was your MOST Favorite part of the week? It was rough. I have been transplanting little zinnia sproutlings amongst flower pots to spread them out and give them space to grow.

3. How many of you are taking part in the "GRATITUDE CHALLENGE? ...What did you find to be Most Grateful for this week? I don’t think I know what the gratitude challenge is. I have a lot on my mind. I am grateful that I have a job.

4. Just for Fun: With the recent News of QUEEN ELIZABETH II, Wherever you are, whatever country you are from, Everyone knew of her!.... What Is Something that You Remember about her? I remember how mean she was to Diana.

5. What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" this week?... How were you able to work through your challenges?! My struggles were just getting through each day without a panic attack. But I have been waking up in the morning straight out of nightmares, and that is a horrible feeling. The only thing I can do is tell myself that it was just a dream, and I am ok, and my new job will be fine, and I will be able to support myself, and I am safe. That sort of self-reassurance talk.

6. What would "YOU" Like to talk about, add or share with us this week?! ....WE want to hear from YOU! I’m alone and struggling as usual. I need people who care.

@PoliteOcean Here’s how the past week went. Monday it was extremely hot here. Tunde and I agreed for him to take the entire week off because hot weather was forecast for the entire week. I was worried about having a heat stroke. Leslie has a fan in the living room, but it was still stressful having to deal with the heat. A couple of people in the chat room told me to stay hydrated. Tuesday Leslie bought an air conditioner and put it in the living room. It still took several hours for it to take effect. I had another wasted week doing absolutely nothing. I was consistent with my devotional time but that’s the only productive thing I did. Some cities in my area had record breaking heat. There is no fan or A/C in my bedroom. The other thing I was worried about was having rolling black outs because of the strain on the energy grid. Fortunately we didn’t have any of those. It gradually cooled off by Saturday. Saturday I was planning on studying art history, but Alan was around so I didn’t want to give up the remote control. I hate sharing the television. I use TV as a psychological pain killer. If I get married, I won’t be in pain anymore, so sharing the television won’t be a problem for me. I’m also going to be working on other projects so I will have a lot to keep me distracted. Wednesday I decided to skip my blood test for low testosterone, because I just couldn’t handle the stress. This past week I got my packet of forms to fill out to renew my government benefits. I’ve never had a problem with them getting renewed, so I’m not worried about it. I’m getting good vibes from the political party about having me participate, but the problem is they need a team leader for political marketing. I’m definitely not that person, I just want to help out. I got an email from Groundwire asking me to re-apply to be a online coach, but they haven’t changed their requirements so I would just be rejected again. One thing I like about Leslie is she is pretty good about keeping cookies in the cookie jar on the dining room table. The other thing I like about Leslie is she orders delivery for dinner a lot. She’s not a good cook.

My week went good really trying to understand me and how my mind works. Practicing gratitude mindfulness and positivity. Working at it everyday. Goal is to repeat repeat repeat don't give up. Mind over body or is it body over mind either way really trying. Week went well my son went back to school 6th grade now. Everything went well compared to previous years. He says no bullies this year which is awesome.

@PoliteOcean

Feeling good today healthy lunch of a wrap and some vegetables, a walk my healthy eating class then volunteering today feeling good that I have helped someone

Hello everyone, I joined a running/walking group at my school for the first time today. It was a bit intimidating. I was planning to walk the first time, but everyone else ran today, so I kind of half walked/half ran lol and was very out of shape. I felt kind of embarrassed and wish there was more "newbies" there. I've also been more active in the past so it's frustrating to feel like I've fallen to the back of the pack. Also the organizer lady was talking to me and I think she was trying to be encouraging but I felt kind of singled out and patronized for being slow but I also was too shy to know how to tell her without being rude. (kind of needed to vent I guess lol)

In other news I have been trying to decide whether to keep my current counselor or switch to a new one and that's been causing me to feel some stress as well.