*Ongoing Self-Care Challenge: 2020 and Beyond* - Page 6

Vantreesta · 09-25-20, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DCW

I hope everyone can stay safe.

Today I took off a few hours early from work. Less TV news and the newspaper has helped a whole lot. I stay informed but I don't watch it longer than 30 minutes.

My Halloween decorations come out on October 1.

My friend and I got in a shorter walk due to rain.

I'm an early decorator.

My village is huge plus I have a lot of other decorations so I get them up early to enjoy all that work for longer! Halloween is my favorite day of the whole year. I actually did some retail therapy of my own today and bought a little more! Tmrw I plan to put up everything that's left to do after they blow out the sprinklers. Figured I'd wait on the cemetery to make sure it's not in their way. This morning a motion sensor skeleton was going off every few minutes so I had to turn it off. I think the wind was blowing its shroud in front of the sensor and setting it off.

glavtx · 09-26-20, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vantreesta

.. This morning a motion sensor skeleton was going off every few minutes so I had to turn it off. I think the wind was blowing its shroud in front of the sensor and setting it off.

I don't know, it is a Halloween skeleton, could be the ghosts setting it off.

I haven't been reading much of the news lately, and I'm trying to stop myself from interacting with a couple of relatives on certain topics. One brother does push my buttons, but as I've become more aware of it, it's becoming a little easier to ignore him. A little

Vantreesta · 09-26-20, 02:17 PM

Haha! I did tell Cyric we were being haunted!

DCW · 09-26-20, 08:02 PM

If the skelton would scare the deer in my backyard, I would have it up 12 months.

Today we did a little yardwork which was a nice break from staying in the house. Tiger mosquitos are still out!!

My favorite mug filled with peppermint tea. Barely any news which is good. Lotion today is a blend of scents to help with sleeping.

Vantreesta · 09-26-20, 08:57 PM

Haha! I have zombie gnomes on the front porch all year long! A friend came over a couple weeks ago for the first time and said rep, got the right house, all the undead in front.

I've never heard of tiger mosquitoes.

I need to go make my tea soon. Maybe peach ginger turmeric.

Vantreesta · 10-01-20, 11:33 AM

Are people interested in continuing this check in for October?

DCW · 10-01-20, 06:59 PM

Yes, please do.

This check-in has helped me to keep up my physical activities and to realize that self-care is more than fitness and physical activity. I got the fitness down pretty good. It's the other stuff I need to work on.

Emotionally it's been tough these past months so self care makes me focus and remember I need to do it.

Vantreesta · 10-01-20, 10:39 PM

Oh, I forgot the title doesn't say September so we can just continue on with this thread till year end. I agree, it helps me think of little ways to treat myself and keeps wellbeing on my mind.

Vantreesta · 10-02-20, 08:12 AM

29 degrees this morning!

I knew there was a frost advisory but I still wasn't expecting it.

I've had a rough week. I didn't realize how much I was using baseball to avoid feelings. I'm feeling sad and anxious and have had headaches most days this week. I did workout some. I did Classical Stretch (still can't get into this) or yoga every morning before breakfast and the only other thing I can remember right now was CLX Burn Circuit 2 on Tuesday. I baked cookies after the Twins were eliminated from playoffs bc I was so depressed. Yesterday I made sausage rolls for my father-in-law.

DCW · 10-02-20, 08:14 PM

Busy day winding down.

I think this year has hit us all really hard. Things I would have taken in stride in the past knocks me off my feet.

I have to work at getting and keeping a good mood, positive attitude, whatever. I can feel sadness creeping out of its corner. It's a daily battle. I am indulging in lotions, teas, long walks, and Peanuts cartoons. I think I am going to checkout Calvin and Hobbes from the library next.

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09-26-20, 02:17 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Haha! I did tell Cyric we were being haunted! __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

09-26-20, 08:02 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	If the skelton would scare the deer in my backyard, I would have it up 12 months. Today we did a little yardwork which was a nice break from staying in the house. Tiger mosquitos are still out!! My favorite mug filled with peppermint tea. Barely any news which is good. Lotion today is a blend of scents to help with sleeping.

09-26-20, 08:57 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Haha! I have zombie gnomes on the front porch all year long! A friend came over a couple weeks ago for the first time and said rep, got the right house, all the undead in front. I've never heard of tiger mosquitoes. I need to go make my tea soon. Maybe peach ginger turmeric. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

10-01-20, 11:33 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Are people interested in continuing this check in for October? __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

10-01-20, 06:59 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	Yes, please do. This check-in has helped me to keep up my physical activities and to realize that self-care is more than fitness and physical activity. I got the fitness down pretty good. It's the other stuff I need to work on. Emotionally it's been tough these past months so self care makes me focus and remember I need to do it.

10-01-20, 10:39 PM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	Oh, I forgot the title doesn't say September so we can just continue on with this thread till year end. I agree, it helps me think of little ways to treat myself and keeps wellbeing on my mind. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

10-02-20, 08:12 AM
Vantreesta Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Snowman Land :)	29 degrees this morning! I knew there was a frost advisory but I still wasn't expecting it. I've had a rough week. I didn't realize how much I was using baseball to avoid feelings. I'm feeling sad and anxious and have had headaches most days this week. I did workout some. I did Classical Stretch (still can't get into this) or yoga every morning before breakfast and the only other thing I can remember right now was CLX Burn Circuit 2 on Tuesday. I baked cookies after the Twins were eliminated from playoffs bc I was so depressed. Yesterday I made sausage rolls for my father-in-law. __________________ "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch." "God, please help me to be the person my dog thinks I am." "You can't run from your problems. But you'll both feel a little lighter when you get back." ~New Balance shoe ad You don't have to be fast, just keep moving forward. Note to self: You don't get to complain about things you won't work to change! Word for 2024: Accomplished; Word for 2023: Grounded; Word for 2022: Consistency; Word for 2021: Mindfulness

10-02-20, 08:14 PM
DCW Registered User Join Date: Dec 2016	Busy day winding down. I think this year has hit us all really hard. Things I would have taken in stride in the past knocks me off my feet. I have to work at getting and keeping a good mood, positive attitude, whatever. I can feel sadness creeping out of its corner. It's a daily battle. I am indulging in lotions, teas, long walks, and Peanuts cartoons. I think I am going to checkout Calvin and Hobbes from the library next.