I like the idea of a ‘wellness journey’

[MuddyWalk5007]

I think I need one. I’m going a bit loopy.
Comfort eating has brought me discomfort. My clothes, when I get changed into them from my ‘loungewear’ feel rather tight.
All the doom and gloom all over the internet has made me feel gloomy.

I want to feel well again.
What do I need to do? I think I could do with more yoga and soup in my life. I can start off with that. That sounds like it belongs in a ‘wellness journey’
What else can I do?

@MuddyWalk5007 - it's good to get the end of a book!

Today:

1. Sonnet 12 for me
2. 40 mins on the exercise bike and am aiming to get 10K steps in today -although it is COLD out - no snow here though just some brief floaty flurries.
3. I have been sticking to IF windows - but I too am trying to cut down on the snacks. I have been getting into the habit of prepping the next day's meal when I have been cooking the current one. It seems to help when mooching around the fridge looking for something to see a pile of veggies all prepped and ready to go for the next day.
4. All my blemishes have cleared up so am not looking too witchy now.

Have a good day.

HI all, horribly stressy day caused in part by the cold weather meaning we can't burn off enough steam... was really hungry last night, but have stuck to my eating window 9 days in a row and planning to keep going till Saturday when we are getting a take away.

Take care @EastofEdna and @MuddyWalk5007

@YetAnotherWalk - 9 days in a row is impressive. I am gearing myself up for a c-o-l-d walk after tea to get those 10K steps in.

ooh this is my thread.
Inspiring people just what we all need, I think.
I've been out to the shops today, doesn't seem like much but haven't been out in ages.
Also uploaded my cv to apply for a job, covid ruined my life work, but upwards and onward, or is that the other way round?
Anybody sorting out their skincare or clothes/ style , that's usually good for a few hours, or in my case weeks.

Loving this thread. I decided this month I was going to take better care of myself all round. Mental and physical health, finances, housework, everything. I've been eating healthy and drinking loads of water for a few days which is having an impact already but this thread has given me loads of other ideas. I'm really interested in manifesting too so I'm going to have a look t the journals mentioned and make more of an effort to clear the clutter and allow the positive in. I've also been actively looking for opportunities to be kind which is helping me to feel more positive about myself. I'm just finishing off a batch of hats that the local maternity wing asked for and I made a point of emailing an organisation to give positive feedback lately.

Thanks Edna Just closed the window on day 10. I've surprised myself by being quite strict... but not great eating in the window still. Maybe I should try hypno therapy!?

Yoga done.

Welcome @MischiefManager and @Devlesko I try to look after myself like scrubbing feet, skincare routine, I straighten my hair and wear make up every day. Worst thing with all this hand washing is my constant dry hands. Before hand cream has soaked in, it's back to the bathroom again!

Thanks for the welcome @YetAnotherWalk.

I had a lovely walk in the snow yesterday.

Made time last night to light a scented candle, massage moisturiser into my feet, take time over my skincare routine (which was none existent until this week).

Finished a book and read a couple of chapters of my next one.

Drank plenty of water and ate pretty well.

Started TOMM to feel on top of housework.

Plan to do the same tonight and have a much earlier bedtime. Feel so much better when I've taken care of myself and feel on top of things.

Have a great day everyone

Go down the spiritual route, (non religious) completely changes the way you think, undoes all the conditional and negative programming. It is so freeing.
It is a journey of self love.

@Moonface123 - do you have any suggestions for links, books etc that explain what you mean?

@EastofEdna - I can't believe you are on sonnet 12 already. I keep meaning to do the same and then forgetting.

Bootcamp yesterday, then a walk in the snowy woods which was lovely. Long bath with rose scented bubbles left over from Christmas stocking.

I'm not reading much though. Need to sort that out.

@Labobo It gives me a nice start to the day - also warms me up for when I have to present on teams

I was so happy to get out for a walk yesterday to get my steps in, not many people around and I quickly warmed up. I was listening to Impeachment podcasts - not very calming.

One thing I have been thinking about how procrastination/waiting for the perfect moment stops me from doing the things I want to do for my own benefit. eg I love yoga, I love a class but have struggled to get into any practise routine at home, wanting that perfect moment (can't find a routine I like online, I can't get on with the Adrienne's/Who-Ever-Yoga-Gurus, where will I do it, I need complete peace, what time should I do it, I need candles and soft music blah blah blah.)

Yesterday I threw down the mat, listed the poses I would work through and competed with a ladder for space. I could hear noise outside, sound of other calls going on in the house. I had no music, no guidance and it was lovely. Today I might even move the ladder.

Yes Edna I cried last night as I started my yoga and then people thundered down the stairs, past me to make toast and read (out loud) for story time.... then put my big girl pants on, took a deep breath and did the video any way.

I need to try and do a bit of yoga I think. My general strength is rubbish and I think I'd benefit in lots of ways.

Yesterday I put some lovely scented hand cream next to the kitchen sink so when I've washed the pots I can repair my hands and am also rewarded with a lovely soothing scent.

I did my 10000 steps.

I ate well all day, although could do with drinking more water today.

I had a lovely hot shower, by myself which is unusual here! And then smothered lovely scented body cream in before bed.

I stayed away from social media and got all my jobs ticked off on TOMM, and some extras, instead.

I didn't manage an early night unfortunately so I'll try again tonight. I also plan to do more reading this evening.

I am already feeling so much better about myself just by taking that bit more care of me. Loving it!

Today

1. Another sonnet, I am getting the rhythm of them a bit easier.
2. More yoga. I moved the ladder and did a section at the end of every 50 minutes work. I feel very stretched and relaxed
3. I've got a book ready to read at bedtime, am looking forward to it.
4. Off for a walk later, I've added in an extra loop, to make it a tiny bit longer, that will give me my 10000 steps easily. It is very cold, but I will warm up quickly
5. My face is looking a lot less stressed and red - lots of water and a good cleansing routine.

Have a good day.

I've skim read the thread, and have come up with some things for my own wellness journey:

• exercise at least once a day be it yoga, pilates, a run or a walk.
• make sure i get out of the house once a day
• eat at least one piece of fruit and one veg a day (i know we should be eating the famed 5 portions but i'm failing at that and sometimes struggling with just one at present0.
• more water
• more self care - taking care of my skin hair and nails
• more sleep (difficult with two kids under 4).
• less alcohol

less screen time for the sake of it

• more books

I need this too. I'm eating badly and feeling lethargic.
First step needs to be water for me - I drink far too much tea and coffee and little or no water at this time of year.
One thing I have been doing since the first lockdown is Pilates - just 10 minutes a day - and walking as much as possible, just to get out of the house.

Thank you for the motivation.

I have done a basic toilety order, looked at essential oils, had a shower styled my hair, skincare and make up.
I have become agrophobic (the irony) and take citalopram, this has been a long time coming.
I'm going for a walk tomorrow if I can get out through the door.
I had it before in my 20's and hoped that lockdown wouldn't encourage it, but never mind.
I'll have to go now I've said I'm going to.

Another good day yesterday and I've realised I feel noticeably calmer and more in control of things

I completed all TOMM tasks.

Finished and bagged 12 crochet hats for the local maternity ward.

Painted my nails.

Spent time on my skincare routine and I'm really noticing a difference already.

Ate pretty well all day but didn't drink enough again and felt much more tired in the afternoon.

Baked bread and didn't scoff the lot

Hope everyone has a lovely day 😊

What a lovely thing to do @MischiefManager, making hats for the maternity ward! When I had my DC they had some beautiful little hats there in such pretty colours. Sadly both of mine had enormous heads and I couldn't find any hats to fit

I completely agree with all the PP saying about the small things making a difference; I'm stuck at home with the DC slowly going mad but am still straightening my hair, doing make-up, trying to keep in touch with people etc. For me it's a balance between being on social media enough to not feel isolated but not so much that I've suddenly wasted hours on it! We're going out for walks but only small ones as it's freezing cold and by the time I've bundled the DC up in layers and then reversed the process at the other end, we're all tired and fed up with it.

I'm also trying to light a nice scented candle every day as it does cheer me up, but Aldi never seem to have my favourite one any more, which means using my last one sparingly

Ah thanks @ClaraTheImpossibleGirl it was nice to have a little project and they are so quick to make. I'll probably do some more at some point.

Another lovely day yesterday.

Did a few more little acts of kindness with the kids.

Spent time on skincare routines again, even lit a scented candle in the evening and spent half an hour to myself taking care of myself.

Did some crochet.

Finished some little projects I'd started which always feels good.

I have managed to not watch or read any news since Monday now. The temptation to have a little look is huge but I wonder how much the lack of constant doom and gloom is having a positive impact so I'll try and stay away from it for now. Need to spend less time on social media next and make the effort to read more. I love reading but it always seems to come last.

Hope everyone else has a great day

@MischiefManager that really is a lovely thing you have done.
Which reminds me that doing something worthwhile does make us feel good too so it’s win-win situation.
I might try to look for something. I’ve been thinking of telephone befriending for a while.....
I’ve been off track for the last few days so I’m shaking myself off, sorting myself out and getting on with things today.
Today’s tasks are exercise, getting everyone out for a walk, clearing out Dcs bedroom (lots of unwanted outgrown things), take away and film tonight.
Have a good day everyone.

So glad I've found this. Haven't RTFT, but I have been feeling very meh lately.

I'm stil quite I'm, but I seem to have gone up a jeans size as I too have been comfort eating. I've been eating out of boredom, I would usually eat when hungry/at meal times.

Will think of some wellness things and report back.

@MuddyWalk5007 I'm actively looking for opportunities for little acts of kindness. Like you say it's win win. Yesterday I sent out some little care packages to some other home schooling parents. All things I already had so no real cost other than the stamp but hopefully it will make them smile. We also hid little crocheted valentines hearts around our village for people to find and keep. Fun for the kids and hopefully again will make people smile 😊

Hi all, we've been out for a freezing walk! Not done yoga in a few days and unlikely today too. Having a take away, but still hoping to time it within my 8 hours, but not going to stress if not.

RAOK is lovely! We have delivered baked goods to friends throughout, but that doesn't really count

Lovely ideas there @MischiefManager

We did a short walk in the freezing cold too @YetAnotherWalk. The DC rode their bikes, DP and I walked but very soon we were all too cold to continue!!