I’ve come up with a theme for this week’s Three On Thursday Post. Self Care. Ready to hear about three things I have done (and am doing) that fall under this theme? Here goes.
- On Tuesday after work I did the at home strength training workout that Kym shared that day. I was familiar with all of the exercises thanks to the work I did years ago with a trainer and it all came right back to me, at least from a I-know-how-to-do-this standpoint. From a physical stand point, I’ll be completely honest, it was a challenge. Not the squats (those have always been my favorite) and not the arm stuff or even the plank but the lunges? Lunges are hard for me, they were even when I was training regularly. And the jumping jacks? Not fun. But guess what? I did them anyway and even though my thighs were on fire yesterday it was worth it and I’m going to keep doing this because it’s not only fast but it’s also very very manageable for me right now.
- While I was reading Women Food & God last weekend I googled Geneen Roth to see if she ever offers workshops in my area. Timing is everything because I discovered that she is having a 2 day retreat in Massachusetts on Columbus Day Weekend that’s called Women, Weight & Power. Ummm, hello? Could this be any more perfect for me and for the things I’ve been working on lately? Nope. I signed up before I could talk myself out of it. Of course, in my typical fashion, I immediately regretted it and started trying to find a way to get out of it. But I’m going. I’m terrified. But I’m going.
- I’ve renewed my commitment to meditating. I had gotten lax about this over the summer but with the return to routine that has come in the last few weeks I’ve been meditating for at least 10 minutes every morning before work. It feels great to start the day this way and I’m very happy to be doing this again.
There’s other stuff, too, like my daily gratitude journal (still going strong) and the work I’m doing with my life coach and using essential oils but those three up there are the big ones. And this is me being vulnerable again, sharing the scary stuff like weight and power and starting over and getting things wrong but also sometimes getting things right.
How ’bout that?
If you wrote a post for today I hope you’ll include your link.
Go, Carole! Sometimes the commitment part is harder than the doing. We’re cheering you on. But you knew that, right?
Sending all the love and support and encouragement. XOXO
woo-hoo!! Loving your momentum! And I’m hoping you’ll write about that workshop. Kinda sounds like it was meant to be, doesn’t it?? And thanks for sharing a vulnerable post. (awesome pic, btw.)
Excellent stuff here! I would have reacted the same way you did with the Geneen Roth workshop, but it’s clear that you are meant to be there. You go, girl! (I kind of hate when people say that, but it works here.)
Bravo to you Carole! Wonderful stuff. Keep going and keep sharing. Love the picture of you too.
Go you! Those are 3 very good things!
Go Carole Go. So happy for you and Kripalu…that is the bomb. What a weekend you will have. 🙂
Thanks for this post. I feel like I am starting over weekly so it helps to know I’m not alone. I have rebooted my commitments to daily meditation and gratitude journaling. Thanks for that link to Genentech Roth. Will be spending some time there too.
Good for you! I don’t know why it is, but the stuff that we do that’s for ourselves always seems the hardest. I’ll be very interested to hear about the retreat after you go (and you ARE going!).
Awesome self care objectives! Considering my reaction to your mention of exercise, I should definitely do the same. My body aches from just reading about your workout. Wishing you success, strength and power!
Maybe I should go with you to tat retreat;-)
I’m picking up the Geneen Roth book. I hope you’ll share your experience at the retreat. 🙂
These are all great things, Carole, if you are ready and want to do them. Being vulnerable is so difficult, but it generally leads to finding your power, know what I mean? You don’t have to do anything you don’t want to do, but if you choose to do it, then you will succeed, perhaps in ways that you don’t envision. If nothing else, you will learn more about you! Stay open and remember you are a kick-ass dame and don’t let anyone tell you differently.
Carol you’re an amazing writer and such a deep thoughtful person. You’ll always be beautiful inside and out to me. We were once very close and over the years and through FB we were reconnected. Love reading about your journeys. Take it one day at a time it’s not easy at our age.
I’ve been getting things wrong my whole life. I had to meet with a nutritionist yesterday because I am malnourished (yes, it’s true) and we worked out a Game Plan for getting me to add more to my meals and snacks (snack more, too). It may sound ridiculous, but if I want my surgery to be successful I need to admit my laziness. I have started working out at the ArthroFit Gym at the orthopedic hospital and that feels good, too!
woot! that workshop sounds awesome – of course you need to go!! I hear you about how hard it is to practice meditation/centering time when we’re “in summer mode”. I’m now four months into a 20 minute a morning habit. I love it. I can tell the difference it makes in my day. I’m just not sure how I’ll manage the practice on vacation with my mom. (ditto the rest of my morning practice … we’ll see!!)
I do Weight Training 5 days a week. Run daily. Use Cold Infusion beverages instead of diet sodas. Gave up alcohol New Year 2019 resolution. Better every day 🙂