Weekly Healthy Living Check-In October 10th, 2025
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN OCTOBER 10th, 2025
HEY EVERYONE~
⭐WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~🍁🎃🍂🌛
⭐FEEL FREE TO RESPOND TO "ANY OR ALL" QUESTIONS~ Or... Simply tell us about yourself & how you've been doing! Feel free to share or vent about your week or your journey. We are here to support you!
🍁Hey all~ Welcome to the Weekend~ How did your week go for you?
🎃 This is our "2nd" Check-in for "OCTOBER"~ And we are moving along in this last quarter of the year~... What are some things, steps, or goals that you are working on right now, Or, wanting to implement for yourself as we get closer to wrapping up the year?
🍂 OCTOBER 10TH is "WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY"~... It's observed annually to help raise global awareness of Mental Health Issues & mobilize efforts in support of Mental Health~... This international day provides a platform for people to discuss mental health topics, advocate for mental health services, & challenges the stigma associated with mental illness..... WHAT are some signs for you personally that you need a "Mental Health Day"?..... And What are some activities or actions that you personally implement that help to benefit & improve your mental wellbeing?..... Also in What Ways do you "Prioritize" your Mental Health & Wellbeing from day to day?
🌛 JUST FOR FUN: What is Your Favorite Autumn Activity?!
🍁 What were your "Highlights or Struggles" of the week?... How were you able to work through your Challenges in a Healthy Way?!
🎃 What is something else that "YOU" want to Talk about, Add, Or Share with us this week?!... WE want to hear from YOU~
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**AND ANY & ALL THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US~
🍁 This past week I continued to maintain day to day~ Going back last weekend, On Saturday, I got in my morning workout class, then afterwards I enjoyed Two back-to-back Fall Festivals... On Sunday, I got in an early Home workout, & then headed off to an Annual Health & Fitness Expo afterwards... I got alot of great sample products, Free products, Swag-bags & great info. I also managed to get in alot of activity, walking & steps throughout the weekend itself, while enjoying plenty of outdoor time~
🎃 As the week started off, I got back to my usual schedule of work, volunteering, group fitness classes, & a few appointments that I'm glad are done & out of the way. I also got back into "Co-teaching" a few classes as I continue slowly to ease back into possibly instructing again, or subbing classes since my break from it all... I also kept up with my personal & wellness goals for this month so far, despite some stressful moments...The weather here has also continued to be nice, mild, & seasonal which continues to allow for some great outdoor time & moments of solitude in the fresh air & sunshine. Which helps to benefit my overall wellbeing in the midst of stressful moments.
🍂 This weekend ahead is a long holiday weekend here... I was initially going to drive to the Coast~ But the weather there won't be as cooperative. So early fitness classes for both Sat/Sun... and a Fall Festival Saturday as well. As we move into the week ahead, perhaps a Holiday BBQ on Monday, and mid-week there is another Health & wellness Expo in town.. I also have a Ghost Tour scheduled, and was invited to an October-Fest get-together by a member in my Aqua class... So a mix of things ahead~
HAPPY WEEKEND~
@PoliteOcean
WHAT are some signs for you personally that you need a "Mental Health Day"?..... And What are some activities or actions that you personally implement that help to benefit & improve your mental wellbeing?..... Also in What Ways do you "Prioritize" your Mental Health & Wellbeing from day to day? I begin to get physical sensations. GI upset, headaches, muscle soreness. I’d like to catch it prior to then. So good insight for me there. I enjoy resting, comfort foods, music. I like to browse thrift shops. Sitting in the sun feels great too. I’ve been going to bed earlier. Pushing tasks that can wait and not trying to get everything accomplished in a day.
🌛 JUST FOR FUN: What is Your Favorite Autumn Activity?!
I really like the orchards. Pumpkin and apple picking. I enjoy handing out candy to the littles in their costumes
🍁 What were your "Highlights or Struggles" of the week?... How were you able to work through your Challenges in a Healthy Way?!
@peachThinker662
Its great that you have that awareness when your mental wellbeing needs a rest!.. There can Definitely be lots of physical symptoms for sure (and not just the mental).... And you definitely seem to have a Wonderfully vast list of things that benefit you during those times. All great things to do for yourself to help in improving your mental health & wellbeing.
Yes Orchards are really lovely to look at in the Fall (Which are your favorite? The Pumpkin, or the Apples)?! ~ And yes, also can't beat seeing the little ones in their cute little costumes! lol... So sweet~
Despite your struggles of the week, its really awesome that your highlights including being able to open up to others & expressing your vulnerability. It can be difficult for many to do that for various reasons. And its amazing that you were able to put yourself out there like that! Good for you :)
It definitely sounds like you are doing a wonderful job at keeping up with whatever makes you feel good overall (inspite of any stressors or struggles that try to kick in on you)! Keep up the great work that you are doing for yourself & your wellness there~
And thank you for checking in to share with us this week! Please continue to keep us updated on how you are doing and how things are continuing to go for you!
@PoliteOcean
My favourite Autumn activity is crafting 💜💕
@Amanda84
How lovely 🙂 ~ What do you like creating?!
@PoliteOcean
Mostly decorations like spiders, ghosts, witches 😁
@Amanda84
..oh how cute those must be! I admire those who have the “gift” & talent for putting things together like that. :)
Perhaps you could share a photo sometime of your work. :)
@PoliteOcean My life is a lot better than it used to be. Let's hope it stays that way until I get 100 percent cured and until I die. I've had way way too much trauma for one person. When I was in college my mother's boyfriend Skip set her condo on fire and the police came and threw him in jail. It took two weeks before my mother could move back into the condo. Going back a week ago I started to take Methylene Blue. It is supposed to heal damaged mitochondria. Monday I got a massage. Amanda is such a horrible person I wish Leslie could find someone else. Edna is supposed to be moving out and replaced by Tina. Tuesday I thought I had found a new girlfriend but again, she turned out to be a scammer. I really liked her and we had a lot of chemistry. I've been reading a lot of intense books lately so I decided to tone down the intensity for a while. I'm currently reading "Sanctuary" by William Faulkner. It's my first Faulkner book I've ever read. It's very good. Wednesday I got my blood test done and also went to the library. Thursday Justyce canceled on me but it's cool. I didn't have anything critical planned. Friday I went to the library and then grocery shopping and then to Kohl's to return a couple of books at the Amazon return desk. For this upcoming week I have a chiropractor appointment on Monday and an appointment with my alternative medicine practitioner on Thursday. I'm spending a lot of money on supplements the past 4 months and I'm waiting for them to kick in. November 2nd is my birthday which falls on a Sunday. For tomorrow, I ordered an ankle massager with a heating element for my feet. I hope it works well. Right now my feet are my biggest problem. The way I hold the weight of my body is completely off. John says I pound the floor too loud. I can't help it. I'm 6'2" so I need lots of leg room. I push down with my legs while simultaneously pulling them up. I also am paranoid about overstraining my back so my legs carry a lot more weight than they should. I'm not deliberately trying to make John's life difficult.
@Regmo
Hey Regmo~ Again it’s good for you that you are continuing in the feelings of things going better for you than previously… As far as your mom, I would think the positive thing there is that she wasn’t there or hurt herself when he did that?… You will have to update us on the progress of taking your Methylene Blue… Sounds like there is a lot of turnover in the household… I once worked as a nurse for a place with lots of change & turnover. Every week it seemed like someone new was in charge or a new caregiver hired.. I spent 10years there surprisingly~ And none of them were ever really positive changes at the time… Yeah definitely have to be hyper-aware of online scammers these days… Despite toning down on certain “reads” it’s good that you are enjoying your latest book. It also sounds like you had a busy week with your routines. Sometimes it’s good to get out even if it’s for an appt.~ But it sounds like you also had some good stops in there with the library & massage..~ And it sounds like you have another busy week ahead as well… Be careful with spending on supplements as none of them are FDA regulated. And most don’t really absorb in the body as well.l, Depending on what your getting as well where they are coming from. But the ankle massager sounds like a great buy for sure. Hopefully you’ll find it does it’s job… wow.. 6’2.. You’re pretty tall. As the men in my family are tall as well, I know how restrictive things can feel for them… And you certainly can’t shrink now can you?! Thanks for checking in to share your week. And continue to keep us updated on how things are moving along~
@PoliteOcean
🎃 This is our "2nd" Check-in for "OCTOBER"~ And we are moving along in this last quarter of the year~... What are some things, steps, or goals that you are working on right now, Or, wanting to implement for yourself as we get closer to wrapping up the year?
I am currently working on improving not just myself, but my goals as well. My goals are too many to list.
🍂 OCTOBER 10TH is "WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY"~... It's observed annually to help raise global awareness of Mental Health Issues & mobilize efforts in support of Mental Health~... This international day provides a platform for people to discuss mental health topics, advocate for mental health services, & challenges the stigma associated with mental illness..... WHAT are some signs for you personally that you need a "Mental Health Day"?..... And What are some activities or actions that you personally implement that help to benefit & improve your mental wellbeing?..... Also in What Ways do you "Prioritize" your Mental Health & Wellbeing from day to day?
When I start feeling emotionally drained, overstimulated, or find it hard to focus or enjoy things I normally love — that's usually my cue. I've noticed that I become more self-critical, withdrawn, or restless, and small tasks start to feel overwhelming.
I take quiet time for myself. I love listening to calm music, journaling, or spending time in nature. I will, on occasion, disconnect from screens and social noise. l will also do something creative like writing or reading to process what’s going on.
I practice setting small, but practical boundaries. I will rest when I need to, I keep my space clean, and I check in with how I feel instead of just pushing through. I remind myself that rest is necessary for healing and balance.
🌛 JUST FOR FUN: What is Your Favorite Autumn Activity?!
My favorite Autumn activities is decorating for Halloween and carving pumpkins! Not to mention consuming a ton of pumpkin-spiced anything!
🍁 What were your "Highlights or Struggles" of the week?... How were you able to work through your Challenges in a Healthy Way?!
My only real struggle this week was getting through a birthday party full of people I had never met before.
@ScorpiaD
That’s great that you are continuing to strive for improvements. (In both yourself as well as in your goals). 👊🏼
It’s important that you have also recognized your own personal cues on when to step back & take a break for your overall wellbeing… And it’s great that you implement such beneficial steps for yourself when & where needed to be a better “You”! As it looks like you definitely have quite a well-balanced list there to choose from! Keep up the great work.
I’m with you on Halloween Decorating & “Pumpkin-Spiced” everything 🎃
Awesome job to you on getting through the struggles of a birthday party where you knew no one… I have something similar coming up this week. Not looking the most forward to it for that reason alone! lol
Thanks for checking in to share with us all this week. And please continue to keep us updated.
@PoliteOcean
The party was a resounding success, with everyone being incredibly gracious and wonderful. The party was for my daughter's best friend (she is 17, he is 16). He is a lovely young man.
@PoliteOcean
Hey all~ Welcome to the Weekend~ How did your week go for you? It's o.k. I injured my back working out. I'm still just taking it easy with exercising. I am nervous about homework. One of my professors doesn't talk about the assignments much. She makes herself available, though. Still, for a person with PTSD like me, that uncertainty is not good.
🎃 This is our "2nd" Check-in for "OCTOBER"~ And we are moving along in this last quarter of the year~... What are some things, steps, or goals that you are working on right now, Or, wanting to implement for yourself as we get closer to wrapping up the year? I just want to make it through my semester and do well on my assignments.
🍂 OCTOBER 10TH is "WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY"~... It's observed annually to help raise global awareness of Mental Health Issues & mobilize efforts in support of Mental Health~... This international day provides a platform for people to discuss mental health topics, advocate for mental health services, & challenges the stigma associated with mental illness..... WHAT are some signs for you personally that you need a "Mental Health Day"?..... And What are some activities or actions that you personally implement that help to benefit & improve your mental wellbeing?..... Also in What Ways do you "Prioritize" your Mental Health & Wellbeing from day to day? Mental Health Day is something the whole world needs. So many people have mental problems and need mental health help.
🌛 JUST FOR FUN: What is Your Favorite Autumn Activity?! Eating things that are pumpkin flavored...unfortunately
🍁 What were your "Highlights or Struggles" of the week?... How were you able to work through your Challenges in a Healthy Way?! My answers this week are short. I worked through homework. One of my professors helped me. She's great. I slept too much so I didn't work through my challenges healthyfully. I've got my sister on my mind, too. This is the one I cut off but she and I started talking again when I asked to borrow money for school. She wants to live together after I graduate and after her husband dies. Her husband is not doing well. So, she keeps offering to pay for more. Now she is offering to pay for all my expenses until I get a good-paying job. She has a good deal of money. I'm not sure it would work, but her offers have become harder and harder not to accept. I told her thank you after the most recent offer. I'm trying to be very mature and open about things. I am asking her questions that will hopefully help me to decide. She doesn't drink anymore. She used to be a mess. She seems to be trying to be mature, too. I guess I'm taking it slowly.
@purpleTree4652
Oh no Tree~ sounds like we’re two peas in a pod there. As my back went out on me as well the past week… (Thank goodness for anti-inflammatories)! .. Hopefully things are improving for you there and good job to you on simply taking things easy for now~
Homework can definitely be nerve-wracking. So it’s understandable that you feel nervous about it. Despite the professor not talking much about the assignments, I guess it’s a bonus that she makes herself available. Definitely utilize that & her availability!
I totally agree that the whole world needs to hear about Mental Health. As well as come together on it. It’s definitely everywhere, & so many need help that they probably aren’t getting for sure.
It Sounds like we’re both “Twinning” on the “Pumpkin flavored” eats! 👯😉 .. Definitely an Autumn staple for sure.
If you slept a lot it sounds like you probably needed it. Between school, studies, assignments, your sister & the dilemma with that, it sounds like your mental wellbeing definitely needs a break! I think it’s wonderful & amazing that your sister is showing the support there. And showing how much she has changed. And it’s even better that you are allowing yourself more time to just absorb everything & take it all in to make a more conscientious decision about everything going forward... Definitely listen to your heart on it all. (And your gut instincts which typically don’t fail us). And definitely continue to keep us updated with this situation! & Good luck. I think it’s great that you both have each other again. Sounds like you both could use each other’s support. Which can be hard to come by for many.~
Thanks for checking in to share your week with us. And please continue to keep us updated on how things are going.
@PoliteOcean I just found out that Tunde made another error. He had a disabled placard but he said it got stolen. Then a few weeks later I asked him if he was going to get a replacement. He said it's hard to get a replacement. Then a few weeks later I asked him if he was going to get a replacement. He said it's hard to get a replacement. Well today Monday October 13th, I found out it's easy to get a replacement. This issue has caused me a lot of inconvenience. I've wasted so much of my life being abused or neglected by other people I need to make the best possible use of everyday. Ugh. 😡😡😡
@Regmo
Yes I can understand how finding out something, that wasn’t true (after the fact), can cause some distress. Knowing that you were Being lied to certainly isn’t fun upon discovery… Guess you made the right choice in the end by letting Tunde go! Hopefully this newer caregiver will be more beneficial. And yes trying to make the best of each day going forward is a wonderful plan and a much better use of time & energy. 👍🏼
@PoliteOcean
thanks for the cute check in!
🍁Hey all~ Welcome to the Weekend~ How did your week go for you?
pretty exhausting, however i'm resting as of now!
🎃 This is our "2nd" Check-in for "OCTOBER"~ And we are moving along in this last quarter of the year~... What are some things, steps, or goals that you are working on right now, Or, wanting to implement for yourself as we get closer to wrapping up the year?
one of my current goals is to be consistent with my study, and study even a little bit every day!
🍂 OCTOBER 10TH is "WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY"~... It's observed annually to help raise global awareness of Mental Health Issues & mobilize efforts in support of Mental Health~... This international day provides a platform for people to discuss mental health topics, advocate for mental health services, & challenges the stigma associated with mental illness..... WHAT are some signs for you personally that you need a "Mental Health Day"?..... And What are some activities or actions that you personally implement that help to benefit & improve your mental wellbeing?..... Also in What Ways do you "Prioritize" your Mental Health & Wellbeing from day to day?
i think mental health day is much needed and extremely important! we need to be aware of our personal signs of burnout, and what methods of self care work for us personally!
🌛 JUST FOR FUN: What is Your Favorite Autumn Activity?!
oh tough! honestly i can't choose. but what i'm up to for now is a harry potter triva!
@daydreammemories
Hey there~ Glad you like the check-in this week~ :)
Despite your week being exhausting it’s good that you are taking the time to rest. We definitely need to make time for ourselves to do that when needed.
Great job to you on continuing your study goals. As well as working on consistency. Taking things day by day & little by little, can surely make for both great results and success.
I agree in that Mental Health Day is definitely important! For so many people (regardless of who suffers or not), Whether someone is going through MH issues, or if someone needs awareness brought to them about it… We certainly need to be aware of our own personal signs as well as personal methods that will benefit us!
Oh how cool.. If you are a Harry Potter fan that Trivia sounds perfect for this time of year! 👍🏼
Thanks for checking in to share with us this week. And please continue to let us know how things are going for you.
@PoliteOcean
i totally agree! thank you for your thorough response! 💛
I have been trying to reach support for weeks without any response, I hope this message gets to the right person and helps me deleting my account. I don’t find this service helpful and I can’t pay for it anymore.
@affableDime1807
Hi. This is the Healthy living community at 7cups. … And You have not reached the correct area for your issue.
Also 7cups is a completely Free service for Mental Health Support. And you would Not need to pay a fee to speak to one of our many listeners here.
If you are paying a fee, I imagine you are paying for an actual Therapist, which does entail a cost. And is also a completely separate entity on its own. And you would need to reach out to 7Cups support to deal with that matter & resolve that issue for you if you no longer desire those services.
Here is the Help support link: https://help.7cups.com/hc/en-us