Weekly Healthy Living Check-In March 9th, 2024
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN MARCH 9th, 2024
HEY EVERYONE~
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🍀 Hey Everyone~ How are you doing today & how did the First week of March go for you?
🌈 This is our 2ND Check-in for the Month~.... This weekend many of us will be turning the Clocks "Ahead" One hour~ How many of you are looking forwards to the 'Time Change'? ... How do you feel the time change affects you personally?..... In what ways do you feel it affects your overall wellbeing Physically & Mentally?
🌞 I realized that This month almost every single Sunday/Weekend has a "Holiday or Event" of some sort... (From the Time change, Ramadan, to St. Patricks Day, Palm Sunday, & Easter)... Which events or Holidays do you celebrate or are you looking forwards to this month?.. How will you celebrate them?
🌺 JUST FOR FUN:... With the Time Change coming, & more Daylight time, What things are you looking forwards to being able to do more of?!
🍀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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🌞 Last weekend it finally turned more seasonable & seems to be staying that way....Last Saturday we got out & about for some shopping time... I had "TWO" major family birthdays to celebrate on Sunday, so I had some last minute things to do & take care of..... It was nice to sit outside the shops, take in the fresh air & people-watch for a bit... On Sunday we celebrated the double-birthday party and a great time was had by all.... It was nice to come together and be surrounded by my little family. I did NOT track this day nor stay on plan. But I simply enjoyed the day & stuck to "Moderation".~
🍀 As the week began I got back on track and plan with things (Meal-planning, tracking, hydration, activity goals and sleep)... My sleep is still out of whack a bit but I'm continuing to work on that.... As I stuck to, completed & succeeded in my February goals, I'm looking forwards to working on and doing the same for March..... I also attended a local Health Fair after one of my Group Fitness classes this week & had a good time. I got ALOT of Free great things & health supplies, as well as some good info.... All the many different Festivals & Fairs will soon be back and in full bloom.~
🌺 This weekend I am TOTALLY looking forwards to the "Time-change"!.. I'm quite more than ready for Longer, lighter, & brighter days. It feels so much better & is better for my overall well-being.... It also gives me more energy & motivation towards tackling goals..... Today its supposed to rain, but it will allow time for me to stay in & get more "Pre-spring" cleaning done & finish working on cleaning out the "Winter-vibes"~ Then looking forwards to a relaxing evening & movie night!.. (Two weeks ago it was 80's movies, Last weekend it was 90's movies)... Now trying to find tonights movie inspiration?!
@PoliteOcean Hi! It sounds like you had a great week, A really productive week where you were able to get through your goals and really take care of yourself. If you are still looking for movie inspiration, maybe do a rom-com night? My favorite rom-com is 10 Things I Hate About You. Or if you're night into that, may be do a horror movie or an animated movie (not just Disney but other animated movies). Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a great rest of the week!
Hi, Ocean,
I love how you are so good at planning happiness into your life. God bless you girl. Keep up the good work.
ey Everyone~ How are you doing today & how did the First week of March go for you? Well, I've talked to everyone who can help me, my psychiatric nurse practitioner, two of my professor (one of whom if my advisor), classmates with whom I am assigned a project, my current boss at night in the biggest library on campus (she's very nice), my disabilities coordinator at school, my career counselor at school...and probably more that I am forgetting. I needed help with all that has been going on with my job. Nothing has changed but I feel better. If my higher up bosses at the libraries want to be horrible people and not care about the people who work for them, then I don't care about them and I don't care to work for them at all. My psych nurse prac gave me the name of a fast food chain that is hiring near me and paying $19 an hour. So, I'll give them a try. Oh,, my power just went out. I hope it comes back soon.
🌈 This is our 2ND Check-in for the Month~.... This weekend many of us will be turning the Clocks "Ahead" One hour~ How many of you are looking forwards to the 'Time Change'? ... How do you feel the time change affects you personally?..... In what ways do you feel it affects your overall wellbeing Physically & Mentally? I love springing ahead because it gives us light longer into the night. I think it is very uplifting.
🌞 I realized that This month almost every single Sunday/Weekend has a "Holiday or Event" of some sort... (From the Time change, Ramadan, to St. Patricks Day, Palm Sunday, & Easter)... Which events or Holidays do you celebrate or are you looking forwards to this month?.. How will you celebrate them? Oh, I didn't know about all the holidays or events in March. I'll be celebrating Easter. I'll be praying a lot, just thinking of God and his life, and might go to a local church. Day time events are difficult for me since I work overnight right now.
🌺 JUST FOR FUN:... With the Time Change coming, & more Daylight time, What things are you looking forwards to being able to do more of?! Oh gosh. I just like to keep my windows open later, and have more light later.
🍀What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" of the week?...... How were you able to work through your challenges?! I reached out to everyone and that includes you, Ocean. I told you and my other friends/contacts/people who count in my life, about my personal crisis with work. And you all came through with support. That helped immensely.
🌈 What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?! ....WE want to hear from YOU!~
@purpleTree4652
Hey there Tree~ Thank you so much for the positive words! That is really sweet of you. <3 I sure do try as much as I can to "plan the positivity" into my days. I try as much as I'm able to keep happiness and contentment within by doing and enjoying the little things... and trying to keep a daily "schedule" of including those positive things that I enjoy... <3
Wow! I think it is so wonderful and amazing that you have the help and support of SOOO many people around you! That is really awesome that you feel & have the connections that you do that help you....I'm sorry to hear for you that not much has changed (YET) on the "job-front"... However, I think its really good for you that you are "feeling better"! That is such a positive thing..... And yes, I too believe and feel for you that if you feel the bosses aren't the people that you wish or desire to work for, then you are Certainly MUCH better off not to be! There really are so many other options to maintain your own sanity by going somewhere else and not having to deal with that!...I think that your Psych nurse gave you a wonderful option! And $19 is definitely Not too shabby!! Very Nice! .... Please take her suggestion and try it out. And Good luck to you girl! Prayers going up for you!
I too love "spring-ing ahead"~ ...Having longer and lighter days into the nighttime is so nice. (And yes I agree its "Uplifting") as well!
Haha.. I didn't realize all the "holidays" either until I was looking at my calendar...I hate to say it but I live by my "phone".. If I don't schedule out the days in front of me on my phone calendar, I risk getting so off track with things....And when I looked at each Sunday this month, I was like 'oh wow'..thats crazy lol... Each week we have "something". (Including the Start of Spring there in the middle of it all)~ I think its really wonderful that you are planning to celebrate Easter, "praying alot" (my favorite), AND that you may even attend Church. (Its been awhile since I've been myself, and I really need to try to get back to it too).... I know how "working overnight" can make it challenging to do much especially when you are so tired during the daytime. I worked nightshift for at least a decade or so.. maybe longer?.. But hopefully you will find a change in that situation at some point, and be able to enjoy more of the things you like.
I am soooo proud of you Tree!.. I can see (virtually that is), how much your outlook is changing towards things. I can hear a sense of more calm and peace in you and your situation with these past few check-ins. I think deep within, you are coming to terms with that for now, things are the way they are, but, that a way will be made for you. And that you have found the support you need during this time as things continue to come together for you. (And I'm so very glad that you consider Me to be apart of that equation)! That is so kind of you <3 ...... And I'm so glad that all the support you feel you have is helping you!!
Please continue to keep up ALL of the great work that you are doing and putting in on yourself. Again I'm so proud of you. And please continue to keep us updated on everything. And thank you for checking in this week and sharing.
@PoliteOcean Here's what's going on with me. I'm extremely happy Tony isn't here anymore. I don't have to listen to him yak in Tongan late at night. Leslie's been doing a great job of feeding me breakfast on time so that makes me happy. I went to the library 4 times and went to the library 3 times. Chuck brought over some chicken curry twice for lunch because he knows they don't feed me well. Thursday morning I was having terrible pain in my back muscles. I took a couple of anti-inflammatories and it was a big help. I think it's because my slippers were severely worn out. I bought a new pair of slippers for $33. Alan was supposed to come back 4 weeks ago. I decided to ask Chuck to let me borrow his laptop with DVD player again. I'm sad about the death of Steve Lawrence. Starting several weeks ago I decided to put my art history reading on hold indefinitely be because there is no place in the house I can read. I have to spend my library time reading my devotional book. My new book "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath arrived. For this upcoming week I'm going to try a few new libraries because the ones I've been going to are to noisey.
@Regmo
Hey Regmo~ That's good for you that Leslie has been staying on track with your breakfast. Hopefully for you it continues.... Its also good that you were able to get out & about to the library often, and that Chuck is continuing to work out for you. How nice of him to bring you some lunch!....Its good that the anti-inflammatories helped your pain. (I was taking them myself more often than I'd like), but thankfully for the most part they do the trick. Its nice that you were able to treat yourself to a new pair of slippers, especially if they were the cause of your pain issue. (They actually make Orthopedic slippers... some aren't too expensive if you ever decide to take a look)... Despite not being able to have a place in the house to read, and the noise from the library you are going to, its good that you have other Library options to check out. Hopefully you will find you have better luck with them. Keep us updated and let us know how that goes for you. And thank you for checking in this week and sharing with us.
@communicativePond1728
Hey there~ Wow.. it sounds like you had a pretty great day so far, accomplishing tasks & sticking to healthy routines. Awesome for you.
I think its great that you are looking forwards to the timechange... and able to do some things you enjoy without feeling "weird" about it... (I got a scoop of icecream last weekend myself for the first time since last summer). I guess I can understand how it can feel a little strange with it still being winter out lol...
I think despite the struggles that you had during the week, that its really great that you did manage to experience some highlights. And as well, that you were able to 'Seek help' and get the support you needed during a challenging time.... (And as you stated: confronting your fears, letting out your anger and sadness in healthy ways and letting yourself feel joyful). That is really awesome and amazing. Great job to you on knowing when to reach out for the support you need. And please continue to keep up the great work you are doing.
Again Great job to you this week, and thank you for sharing with us. Please continue to keep us updated on how things are going and how you are continuing to do.
Oh, and worked through it by confronting my fears, letting out my anger and sadness in healthy ways and letting myself feel joyful.
🍀 Hey Everyone~ How are you doing today & how did the First week of March go for you?
This first week of March was tough for me. I have been busy caring for my grandparents during their health struggles. My grandpa is undergoing radiation therapy and my grandmother has had some reoccurring fainting episodes the past few months.My depression and anxiety has been higher than it normally is. However, I am making sure to take care of myself through self-care activities like meditation, journaling, spending time outdoors, and spending time with loved ones.
🌺 JUST FOR FUN:... With the Time Change coming, & more Daylight time, What things are you looking forwards to being able to do more of?!
I look forward to spending more time outside. With more sunlight means I can go out for more walks and enjoy the fresh air.
What were your highlights or struggles of the week? How were you able to overcome your challenges?
Highlight: I started doing hand embroidery. for the first time It was more difficult than I thought, but it was really fun and relaxing and I finally finished a design/piece!
Struggle: I've been taking care of my sick grandparents, which has been emotionally and physically demanding.
@reginalistener18
Hi there~ It sounds like you had quite a challenging week?! And it’s very understandably so with all that seems to be going on in your life currently with your family…. And I think it’s a really great thing that you are also making sure to take care of yourself by incorporating healthy measures to help your overall well-being during this time! It sounds like you are doing an amazing job there! Please continue to keep up the great work. And best wishes for you and your family members.
I think the time-change bringing in extra daylight time will definitely be a good thing for you to get out and get those walks and more fresh air in! Continuing to take care of yourself is so important. And now it’s the perfect time!
Despite the obvious struggles of your week, I think you are doing a wonderful job of making sure that your own needs are being met the best you are able. I think it’s also pretty awesome that you have taken up “hand embroidery” and that you found it to be enjoyable as well as relaxing! (I also know how difficult it can be to do as my own grandmother and my aunt use to do that years ago). But it’s all so very pretty when it’s completed & comes together! So have fun with it! And congrats on doing something new for yourself!
I think despite your personal challenges, that you know you have to also take time for yourself & your own well-being. And it looks like you are making many great strides doing that! And remember that we are here to support you at 7cups!
Thank you so much for checking in and sharing your week with us. And please continue to keep us updated on how you are doing and how things are continuing to go for you.
@PoliteOcean
🍀 Hey Everyone~ How are you doing today & how did the First week of March go for you?
It was up and down because my boyfriend left me and we are talking about still being together but it's been complicated. I've been crying a lot. I have been trying to be grateful for so much including self reflection time.
🌈 This is our 2ND Check-in for the Month~.... This weekend many of us will be turning the Clocks "Ahead" One hour~ How many of you are looking forwards to the 'Time Change'? ... How do you feel the time change affects you personally?..... In what ways do you feel it affects your overall wellbeing Physically & Mentally?
I'm happy because it will warm up but I like it being dark at night and the sun not waking me up easily
🌞 I realized that This month almost every single Sunday/Weekend has a "Holiday or Event" of some sort... (From the Time change, Ramadan, to St. Patricks Day, Palm Sunday, & Easter)... Which events or Holidays do you celebrate or are you looking forwards to this month?.. How will you celebrate them?
🌺 JUST FOR FUN:... With the Time Change coming, & more Daylight time, What things are you looking forwards to being able to do more of?!
walking around easier around the neighborhood
🍀What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" of the week?...... How were you able to work through your challenges?!
Highlights- Music, cleaning, and gratitude
Struggles- Crying
🌈 What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?! ....WE want to hear from YOU!~
I just wanna be happy
@charmingSky5972
Hey there~
It sounds like you are going through a challenging time. Break-ups or even time apart can be hard & complicated. It’s understandable that you are stressed this week. I think it’s pretty great that you are staying mindful and trying to be “grateful” during this time and incorporating “self-reflection” time also. You are doing great. Good luck to you and please keep up the great work you are doing.
I think it’s also good that you are looking forwards to walking around your neighborhood with the increased daylight hours. As Adding in extra time outside as well as incorporating that activity can do wonders for your overall well-being!
Despite your struggles of the week, I think it’s awesome that you have found the positives in it too! Music, cleaning, & gratitude are ALL wonderful and good for the soul!
Continue to keep up all the great work that you are doing, as sooner or later everything else will fall in line for you too. And the feeling of happiness will be there as well! And we are here to support you!
Please continue to keep us updated on how things are going for you and thank you for sharing with us this week!
I am doing rough but I am still trying to stay strong
🍀 Hey Everyone~ How are you doing today & how did the First week of March go for you? the first week March has been amazing to say the least !
🌈 This is our 2ND Check-in for the Month~.... This weekend many of us will be turning the Clocks "Ahead" One hour~ How many of you are looking forwards to the 'Time Change'? ... How do you feel the time change affects you personally?..... In what ways do you feel it affects your overall wellbeing Physically & Mentally? The time change messes with me honestly, because I do feel more tired now that the hour has went back. However the positive side of it is that everyone gets out of work faster and the days are longer for more fun with family!
🌞 I realized that This month almost every single Sunday/Weekend has a "Holiday or Event" of some sort... (From the Time change, Ramadan, to St. Patricks Day, Palm Sunday, & Easter)... Which events or Holidays do you celebrate or are you looking forwards to this month?.. How will you celebrate them? I Celebrate St.Patricks day, because my daughter is half Irish and I want her to be comfortable celebrating both her roots. We also celebrate American Indian holidays because she is also half American Indian as well.
🌺 JUST FOR FUN:... With the Time Change coming, & more Daylight time, What things are you looking forwards to being able to do more of?! I am just excited to be able to spend more time with family, get out of work faster, and decorate the new townhouse with St. Patrick's day and Easter <3
🍀What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" of the week?...... How were you able to work through your challenges?! Some highlights is that church was amazing this past Sunday, we did an event where we took time to write what down terms for being a sheep, and we got little cards with questions on them to ask a stranger what they thought/felt or would do. It was actually fun. Another was being able to talk to some family. Some struggles is I was added to a group on a social site by someone, I misunderstood what it was for and just started talking, and one of the people the person had added as an admin removed me calling me "Self-centered" which is far from true and I was very upset by this. Another struggle was in that moment the person that added me gaslit me as well.
🌈 What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?! ....WE want to hear from YOU!~ I just wanted to give more insight to the struggle part, I went to the person that added me in the first place, and spoke to them with kindness. An when the person explained that the other removed me because "they thought I was annoying for talking too much and being self centered" . I immediately stood my ground, I did not let this person or the other person gaslight me or belittle me just because of a misunderstanding and my autism could not understand the concept of the group. An in that moment, I had realized that I had a personal win because I stood my ground against someone who was allowing another to be rude to me just because and also another personal win in that moment was taking a second to reflect on that I did nothing wrong. An they were just looking for a way to make me feel down about myself. This personal win was not because of wanting to "win" anything, but it was because I said to myself internally " No you will not treat me less than over a misunderstanding and/or allow someone that I do not know to call me "self-centered" as well as annoying for me being me." of course I conveyed it better externally lol.
@InsightfulPhoenix
Hey there I.P.~
Thats great for you that you were able to start off on the right foot & had an amazing first week of March.
Despite the time change being a challenge for you, it’s good that you found some positives in it for yourself. (I too love the longer days with more family time). It’s definitely a favorite part of it.
It looks like you have some things to definitely look forwards to with the longer & lighter days ahead~ And That’s nice that you want to help raise your daughter to be well rounded & versed on her different & various familial backgrounds by celebrating the different holidays with her..I think it’s important for sure to help them know their history and where they came from.
It also sounds like you had quite a good mix of both Highlights & Struggles alike…But despite the struggles it’s good that you were able to go to the person that you feel brought you into a situation and speak to them about it. And that you were able to stand your ground, And felt you had a personal win for yourself. And also able to convey your thoughts on the matter in a way you felt was fitting….. Good for you and keep up the work you are doing on yourself as well as continuing to work on the self-improvement. It’s not always easy, but the more we do it & practice these things and focus on what we no longer desire or wish to allow in our lives, the better we become.
Thank you for checking in & sharing your week with us. Please continue to keep us updated!