This October I Will...
themedalist
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Hello October!
I love October. Leaves turning, temperatures falling, and still well before the holiday rush. It's a great time to move forward on a goal that you have for yourself. What would you like to accomplish this month?
If it's useful, you might frame your goal along these lines:
1. My goal for this month (This October I will...")
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible)
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit?
6. What help do you need from us?
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October?
If you are new to our group, welcome! Let us know what your goal is and how we can help. If you're wondering why we suggest the format above, the CUE-ACTION-REWARD loop is the recommended structure for building all new habits. Want to learn more about habits? Check out this guide. And If you're stumped by what to work on this month, our list of previous challenges can help.
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I've been thinking a lot about October. What I want more than anything is for my stress to go down. I've made two trips to Virginia to see my family in September and 5 trips since my Dad's stroke in mid June. My Dad is very unhappy at the rehab facility where he currently is and tomorrow we will start the process of moving him. We hope to move him to the Medstar National Rehabilitation Hospital in Washington, DC. They have an excellent stroke rehab program and if he's accepted, he'll start getting 3 hours of therapy a day. Right now he's getting on average a little over an hour. That's not nearly enough to regain lost skills. I've never seen my Dad so discouraged and downbeat. He's lost 30 pounds. I have my fingers crossed that he will be admitted.
Then to complicate things further, my Mom fell on Friday and broke her right arm. I heard a thud, raced downstairs at my brother's house, and found Mom on the floor. Heartbreaking. It turns out her blood pressure was very low 85/45. Her blood pressure since then has been normal. thankfully, but troubleshooting why it was low and helping her heal is another stressor.
So this month, I'm not setting any formal goals. But each day, I'm going to take several breaks and purposely try and reduce my stress. Walk through my woods, take a few minutes to deep breathe, close my eyes and just remember that this too shall pass. I'm hopeful that October will be a turning point for me.
Thank you so much for your prayers, hugs, well wishes and patience. I really appreciate it!
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@themedalist it sounds like your life is very full and busy at the moment, so taking some time to destress is a wonderful idea. Keeping my fingers crossed that your dad is accepted into the new hospital and also wishing your mum a speedy recovery - I hope the break is not too severe.2
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I can't believe we're in October already. This year is just flying by!
I have been thinking about what is important to me at the moment in order to develop some helpful habits for this. I've been a bit all over the place lately. I've considered health-related goals, my business closure, mental health, work goals, and sleeping, amongst others. But the thing that has annoyed me more than anything lately has been my home maintenance. My house is always a mess, and it makes me less motivated to do anything. I think that a daily habit related to cleaning is a good thing to start!
1. My goal for this month: This October I will spend at least 15 minutes a day on cleaning and tidying my house.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal are to set aside time in the evenings just for cleaning, and develop a list of the bigger tasks that need doing (like cleaning windows).
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit is to make sure it's done before going to bed.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible)? Daily!
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? I will immediately notice the cleaner house, and will also place a sticker in my planner once completed.
6. What help do you need from us? Just some support and any helpful cleaning tips!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? A nice, clean house that is functional because it is tidied regularly!3 -
@themedalist Sending you hugs and prayers. Please do what you can to take care of yourself and your parents. I am so sorry to hear this about both your mother and father. Big hugs!!!
I moved my aging mother (turning 98 in November) to be close to me last summer. She subsequently had a stroke and has since mostly recovered. We (my husband and I) spend a lot of time caring for her. It can be very challenging to take care of yourself in the process.
I will post my October goals later as I am about to head out for my morning walk.
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Good Morning everyone. New to group. 60 plus female that has become lax and lazy.
1. My goal for this month (This October I will do a 1 mile walking video.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal is between 6 and 9 am go downstairs to basement and walk to the video.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit is seeing the number on the scale every morning. Weighing daily to keep myself accountable for the month of October.
4. How often will you do your new habit? Daily.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? A massage at my local spa.
6. What help do you need from us? Support and tips to maintain motivation. After about three weeks, motivation starts to fizzle.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? Clothing fits looser and decrease in joint pain.
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My goals are the same this month.
1. My goal for this month -- This October I will increase my walking miles from 3 miles an hour to 4 miles an hour.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - I will walk 5 days a week w/my DH.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit - Getting up at 4:00 to walk at 5:00 so we can pick up our Grandson and Grandpuppy at 7:00.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) 5 days a week...rest days Monday and Friday.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Jumping around doing a Happy Dance!
6. What help do you need from us? I liked @pennysob's answer in September...cheers!!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of September? That I'm getting back to the walking speed I was at before the pinched nerve in my back side-lined me for almost a year. I had spine surgery in June to fix it all. Recovery is slow.
10/01 - 3.06 miles in 61 mins.
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Welcome @szn123hub! I like your plan for October, it's simple and achievable and I bet you're looking forward to that massage!
@cpanus I watched your September times with interest and can't wait to see what October brings for you!
As for me, well the first day of October is down and I did manage some tidying at home so I'm off to a good start.1. My goal for this month: This October I will spend at least 15 minutes a day on cleaning and tidying my house.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal are to set aside time in the evenings just for cleaning, and develop a list of the bigger tasks that need doing (like cleaning windows).
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit is to make sure it's done before going to bed.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible)? Daily!
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? I will immediately notice the cleaner house, and will also place a sticker in my planner once completed.
6. What help do you need from us? Just some support and any helpful cleaning tips!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? A nice, clean house that is functional because it is tidied regularly!
I will use ✅ for days I did 15mins of cleaning, and ❌ for days that I didn't.
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I am setting my goals for October. I would like to continue with my September goal of doing something a little extra everyday beyond the walking. I am also inspired to get in the habit of 'picking up' after myself. I wish I were more consistent with this. I think if I were, I would find my home a much neater place. I wish this was something that came naturally to me.
1. My goal for this month - I will (1) do some extra form of exercise and (2) pick up daily.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - spend a few minutes every day doing some extra exercise and pick up after myself throughout the day.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit is - log into MFP daily as a reminder. I also have a mantra to repeat to myself as a reminder.
4. How often will you do your new habit? Daily.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Going to bed with a sense of satisfaction and waking up happy.
6. What help do you need from us? Accountability. Support. Cheers.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? Feeling a bit more fit and having a neat home.
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I am setting my goals for October. I would like to continue with my September goal of doing something a little extra everyday beyond the walking. I am also inspired to get in the habit of 'picking up' after myself. I wish I were more consistent with this. I think if I were, I would find my home a much neater place. I wish this was something that came naturally to me.
1. My goal for this month - I will (1) do some extra form of exercise and (2) pick up daily.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - spend a few minutes every day doing some extra exercise and pick up after myself throughout the day.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit is - log into MFP daily as a reminder. I also have a mantra to repeat to myself as a reminder.
4. How often will you do your new habit? Daily.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Positive affirmation for making change
6. What help do you need from us? Accountability. Support. Cheers.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? Feeling a bit more fit/flexible and having a neat home.
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@themedalist, thank you for your update post. Everything does hinge on what kind of rehab one gets after a major stroke/injury. I went through some of what you are experiencing when my brother was in a hit and run accident 5 years ago (he the pedestrian, struck by an impaired driver of an SUV) with multiple fractures on one whole side of his body including a shattered pelvis. Getting good therapy after he was finally discharged from surgical ICU/ hospital was of prime importance. I'm his only family here so it all fell on me. Blessings and hugs to you. I will continue to pray for you and your dad as well as your family and the providers. Oh, my, your poor mother. That indeed is another stressor for you. I am so glad that you have woods to walk in and that the weather is cooling down for you.
More hugs 🤗💖.
@TwistedSassette, a tidy house routine does help a lot. And would be an excellent place to start! Great choice!
@znaoiec, wow, you have an almost 98 year old mother who mostly recovered from a stroke! What a blessing at that age, for both you and her. You sure do have to take care of yourself in order to care for her! I really like your October goal of doing some extra exercise and picking up at home daily. Nice!!
@szn123hub, welcome! I'm very 60 plus :laugh: Your DVD walking goal is awesome!
@cpanus, you are gonna get even faster 🏃♀️ this month! Great choice!
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I finally figured out my October Goal:
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will...") First goal: Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now a bit earlier yet during October.
My second goal will be at least 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least any one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on: digital clutter, general physical clutter, and paper clutter, since April of this year.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Start preparing for sleep a bit earlier now, and put 'decluttering' on my daily list instead of waiting to be inspired.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: I haven't figured out one for the sleep yet. I just have to continue be aware of the time. For decluttering I have to pay attention to my daily routine list better.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) Daily for sleep and most days for decluttering.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Feeling increasingly rested in the morning, and marking the decluttering event number in my exercise calendar, along with my sleep notations. Seeing the number of declutterings events in each category rising.
6. What help do you need from us? Encouragement as you all are so wonderful with 💖.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? 1) My sleep patterns will hopefully be more ready for the time change again in November, which I hope to actually take advantage of this year (as I've done so in the distant past). I can do this again. 2) My papers and digital things will be more under control, as well as the overall reduction of any unneeded or unwanted physical items.
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Oct 1 - √Daily pick up/Shoulder Therapy
Oct 2 - √Daily pick up/Arm workout video
I like that so many of us are interested in decluttering and being tidy. It is good reinforcement.
@texasgardnr, I find your reference to the difference types of clutter interesting too. I mostly think of physical clutter but I am swamped in paperwork and the incoming mail overwhelms me. And digital clutter is a new term for me. I like it.2 -
Thank you, @TwistedSassette & @texasgardnr. It's still a struggle, but I'll get back there.My goals are the same this month.
1. My goal for this month -- This October I will increase my walking miles from 3 miles an hour to 4 miles an hour.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - I will walk 5 days a week w/my DH.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit - Getting up at 4:00 to walk at 5:00 so we can pick up our Grandson and Grandpuppy at 7:00.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) 5 days a week...rest days Monday and Friday.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Jumping around doing a Happy Dance!
6. What help do you need from us? I liked @pennysob's answer in September...cheers!!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of September? That I'm getting back to the walking speed I was at before the pinched nerve in my back side-lined me for almost a year. I had spine surgery in June to fix it all. Recovery is slow.
10/01 - 3.06 miles in 61 mins. ...5:00 a.m. ...in the dark
10/02 - 3.03 miles in 59 mins. ...5:00 a.m. ...in the dark
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I finally figured out my October Goal:
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will...") First goal: Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now a bit earlier yet during October.
My second goal will be at least 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least any one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on: digital clutter, general physical clutter, and paper clutter, since April of this year.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Start preparing for sleep a bit earlier now, and put 'decluttering' on my daily list instead of waiting to be inspired.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: I haven't figured out one for the sleep yet. I just have to continue be aware of the time. For decluttering I have to pay attention to my daily routine list better.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) Daily for sleep and most days for decluttering.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Feeling increasingly rested in the morning, and marking the decluttering event number in my exercise calendar, along with my sleep notations. Seeing the number of declutterings events in each category rising.
6. What help do you need from us? Encouragement as you all are so wonderful with 💖.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? 1) My sleep patterns will hopefully be more ready for the time change again in November, which I hope to actually take advantage of this year (as I've done so in the distant past). I can do this again. 2) My papers and digital things will be more under control, as well as the overall reduction of any unneeded or unwanted physical items.
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1. My first goal for this month (This October I will..."): Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now even a bit earlier than last month.
I will use 😀 for lights out by 10:30 P.M. Lights out after 10:30 P.M. will be an❌.
My second goal will be a minimum of 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on since April of this year: physical clutter, paper clutter, and digital clutter.
physical clutter: 🧺, paper clutter: 📄, digital clutter: 💻 .
October 1: 😀 , 📄 ,
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@themedalist I'm so sorry your mom fell and broke her arm. I hope it heals quickly and she can get home health care or whatever assistance she needs until she recovers so your mind will be put at ease somewhat. It's just all so much for you. I hope by meditating and taking care of yourself you will be able to find some peace with all that's going on right now.
I've been praying that your dad will be able to go to Medstar National Rehab Hospital. Have you found out anything yet? 3 hours of therapy would be so great for him. The more I learn about the brain, the more I see how research points to exercise as an important way to maintain and improve brain function. It may even help with his depression as well. But you know all that. Still praying.3 -
1. This October I will not eat anything after 8:00 PM. I will allow myself a glass of milk if I need something to help me go to sleep.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Make sure I eat enough at supper so I'm not "starving" later.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: Set my alarm for 7:30PM and if I feel hungry, I will eat something healthy so I feel satisfied.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) Daily
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Give myself a star in my planner if I was successful.
6. What help do you need from us? Sharing your successes and encouragement.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? I will be going to bed earlier ( I can't go to sleep when I'm really hungry). And I will have conquered my late night chip/peanut butter/walnuts/ whatever's handy to grab habit.
Additional, but not main goals:
I am continuing my fitbit step hours again, I'm shooting for 8/13 hours. It's a goal that's coming along but recording it really helps remind me to step away from my sewing machine or book for a few minutes every hour and get outside or do some indoor marching.
I definitely don't need reminders to sew anymore! It's all I want to do these days. But I will spend a minimum of 15 minutes on improving my photography skillls and maybe that will become a daily passion as well as sewing.
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Wow, you guys are setting some great goals for October - let's get it!1. My goal for this month: This October I will spend at least 15 minutes a day on cleaning and tidying my house.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal are to set aside time in the evenings just for cleaning, and develop a list of the bigger tasks that need doing (like cleaning windows).
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit is to make sure it's done before going to bed.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible)? Daily!
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? I will immediately notice the cleaner house, and will also place a sticker in my planner once completed.
6. What help do you need from us? Just some support and any helpful cleaning tips!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? A nice, clean house that is functional because it is tidied regularly!
I will use ✅ for days I did 15mins of cleaning, and ❌ for days that I didn't.
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No late night snacking= 🎉, Number of hours I reached step goal -/-, Photography work 📸
Oct 1 🎉 12/13, 😕
Oct 2 🎉 9/13, 😕 (just decided on photography goal so will start tomorrow)2 -
Hi everyone. We had another death in the family last Friday, plus I'm still trying to help my mom (from afar) process the loss of my stepdad. So I have not been making very healthy decisions because I'm in that "I don't care" or "What's the point" place in my head. I know better than that but I really have to correct my thinking a lot just to get through the days lately.
So, my goal for October will be much like @themedalist . I need to learn how to deal wth stress better...whether it is meditating, praying, walking, exercising, napping, reading, journaling...I don't know what my answer is at this point, so this month that will be my focus. I need to glean some insight as to what my brain will respond to.
I'm seeing some awesome goals on here this month! I'm really excited to see how y'all do because I need work in those areas too!
1. My goal for this month (This October I will...") catch myself when I'm feeling overwhelmed or anxious and take action of some sort to turn it around.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal when my body feels nauseous, or my hands start to tremble or my head starts racing, I will stop and take 1 minute of deep breaths and redirect my thoughts.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: Signs of anxiety...tears in my eyes, tight chest, can't focus, can't breathe, etc. Take notice of how my body is feeling. Be mndful.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible): Probably several times a day at first.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? My reward will be the feeling of anxiety going away.
6. What help do you need from us? Just being here helps more than you know! Maybe some ideas on stress busters and tips on how you make yourself take time for yourself...?
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? I won't be crying at my desk every day and in my car every night on the way home from work. I will feel like live is more manageable than I do right now. If I have more of a feeling of peace and am sleeping better, I will treat myself to a 1-hour massage at the Day Spa! I never splurge on things like that.
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@PackerFanInGB, your post and goal information that you wrote were so insightful and transparent 🌸. Blessings and Hugs to you. You have been, and are still going through a lot. I pray that through your goal work that you do find increasingly more peaceful times, as well as ways to relieve your stress that are tailored made just for you. I shall be praying for you and watching for your posts 🤗🌷.
@nebslp and @TwistedSassette you're both doing well 👍!!I finally figured out my October Goal:
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will...") First goal: Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now a bit earlier yet during October.
My second goal will be at least 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least any one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on: digital clutter, general physical clutter, and paper clutter, since April of this year.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Start preparing for sleep a bit earlier now, and put 'decluttering' on my daily list instead of waiting to be inspired.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: I haven't figured out one for the sleep yet. I just have to continue be aware of the time. For decluttering I have to pay attention to my daily routine list better.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) Daily for sleep and most days for decluttering.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Feeling increasingly rested in the morning, and marking the decluttering event number in my exercise calendar, along with my sleep notations. Seeing the number of declutterings events in each category rising.
6. What help do you need from us? Encouragement as you all are so wonderful with 💖.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? 1) My sleep patterns will hopefully be more ready for the time change again in November, which I hope to actually take advantage of this year (as I've done so in the distant past). I can do this again. 2) My papers and digital things will be more under control, as well as the overall reduction of any unneeded or unwanted physical items.
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will..."): Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now even a bit earlier than last month.
2. My second goal will be a minimum of 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on since April of this year: physical clutter, paper clutter, and digital clutter.
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I will use 😀 for lights out by 10:30 P.M. Lights out after 10:30 P.M. will be an❌.
physical clutter: 🧺, paper clutter: 📄, digital clutter: 💻 .
October 1: 😀 , 📄 ,
October 2: 😀 , 📄 , 💻 .
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@PackerFanInGB I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. You're sure going through a lot lately, and I think your October focus will really help you.1. My goal for this month: This October I will spend at least 15 minutes a day on cleaning and tidying my house.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal are to set aside time in the evenings just for cleaning, and develop a list of the bigger tasks that need doing (like cleaning windows).
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit is to make sure it's done before going to bed.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible)? Daily!
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? I will immediately notice the cleaner house, and will also place a sticker in my planner once completed.
6. What help do you need from us? Just some support and any helpful cleaning tips!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? A nice, clean house that is functional because it is tidied regularly!
I will use ✅ for days I did 15mins of cleaning, and ❌ for days that I didn't.
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My October “I Will” is to focus on Creativity—> Gratefulness.
My body & mind are telling me that I’ve been “pushing” a very long time: physically & mentally.
So, I have cut down on intensity, frequency, and duration of my exercise.
I have decreased calories too.
I have mostly cleared my calendar. I draw, paint, weave, and create mixed media baskets/bowls, moving from one to another as my Muse leads me
I have been spending time pulling out my previously Marie Kondo’d fibers/material etc. since I only kept the ones I loved, this was quite delightful.
The past couple of days (in between sketching figures & creating my latest bowl), I cut a wide strip of each of my fabrics to create one smaller stash from which I can draw for my projects )and be inspired by new color combinations.) I will keep the larger pieces in art room closet & the portable stash with me wherever Indecide to work that day!
Yesterday, the idea popped in my head of using some old plastic coin display pages to create a catalog of my fabric inventory. I cut a few squares & decided I was crazy...
Today, I worked on it for the past 3-4 hours HAHAHA
SO soothing!
I likely have about an hour left, but already I’ve found some fabrics & textures I didn’t remember. And this will save me money, as I will avoid double-purchases. I still may be nuts, but, looking back, I’ve ALWAYS enjoyed color, fabric, ribbon, and being frugal.
SO October will be a recharge month for me. Walks outdoors, creating & creatively organizing... as I regain more of my natural positive outlook on life.
Big hugs to you ALL. You are a wonderful group!
@themedalist I broke my right arm a month ago. Happy to assist. Also there is a GREAT FB group “Humerus Fracture Support Group” that has been & still is invaluable to me. Wishing you some relaxing/recharging times & rapid & complete recovery for both of your parents. 🙏🏻🍀🌈♥️
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No late night snacking= 🎉, Number of hours I reached step goal -/-, Photography work 📸
Oct 1 🎉 12/13, 😕
Oct 2 🎉 9/13, 😕 (just decided on photography goal so will start tomorrow
Oct 3 🎉 11/13, 📸 played with shooting on manual mode and tried raw instead of jpeg. I’m pretty clueless yet.
Note: I’ve been eating way too much for supper in anticipation of being hungry later. Ugh! What a miserable feeling!! Still figuring this out.1 -
TwistedSassette wrote: »@PackerFanInGB I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. You're sure going through a lot lately, and I think your October focus will really help you.
Thank you. I feel like all I do is whine lately, and I hope you understand that is not my intention. I actually have been kind of MIA so I won't come on here and spread depression and negativity. But I really need this routine in my life or my life is not going to get better. So thank you, thank you, thank you ALLfrom the bottom of my heart. 4 -
I finally figured out my October Goal:
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will...") First goal: Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now a bit earlier yet during October.
My second goal will be at least 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least any one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on: digital clutter, general physical clutter, and paper clutter, since April of this year.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Start preparing for sleep a bit earlier now, and put 'decluttering' on my daily list instead of waiting to be inspired.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: I haven't figured out one for the sleep yet. I just have to continue be aware of the time. For decluttering I have to pay attention to my daily routine list better.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) Daily for sleep and most days for decluttering.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Feeling increasingly rested in the morning, and marking the decluttering event number in my exercise calendar, along with my sleep notations. Seeing the number of declutterings events in each category rising.
6. What help do you need from us? Encouragement as you all are so wonderful with 💖.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? 1) My sleep patterns will hopefully be more ready for the time change again in November, which I hope to actually take advantage of this year (as I've done so in the distant past). I can do this again. 2) My papers and digital things will be more under control, as well as the overall reduction of any unneeded or unwanted physical items.
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will..."): Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now even a bit earlier than last month.
2. My second goal will be a minimum of 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on since April of this year: physical clutter, paper clutter, and digital clutter.
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I will use 😀 for lights out by 10:30 P.M. Lights out after 10:30 P.M. will be an❌.
physical clutter: 🧺, paper clutter: 📄, digital clutter: 💻 .
October 1: 😀 , 📄 ,
October 2: 😀 , 📄 , 💻 .
October 3: 😀 , 📄 , 💻 .
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@MadisonMolly2017, what a very, very, insightful post! That must have been a joy to actually be able to enjoy the fruit of your labor of putting together your Marie Kondo’d fibers/material storage solution! What fun that must've been finding the perfectly loved 🧡💛💚💙💜fabrics that you wanted to use.
@TwistedSassette, your home is becoming very tidy 👌.
@nebslp, you are doing great! Yes, you will soon figure it out. I've been working for a while on stopping eating at a certain time also (never an official goal). And it isn't easy 🙃.
Back in the day I loved shooting on manual mode with my old SLR cameras. I've given them to my son and daughter in law because they love "vintage" things, especially if passed down from family. I also had my Daddy's old Kodak Brownie (box) Camera that I gave to them 🧡. I have many memories of my dad lining me and my siblings up for family photos, while peering into that little top view finder.
It all comes around lol. I thought my dad's camera as vintage, now they think the same of their mom's cameras 😜.
@PackerFanInGB, I miss you when you aren't here. I am glad that you are back again even though it is still a difficult time for you. 🤗🌷.
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No late night snacking= 🎉, Number of hours I reached step goal -/-, Photography work 📸
Oct 1 🎉 12/13, 😕
Oct 2 🎉 9/13, 😕 (just decided on photography goal so will start tomorrow
Oct 3 🎉 11/13, 📸 played with shooting on manual mode and tried raw instead of jpeg. I’m pretty clueless yet.
Oct 4 🎉 10/13, 📸 watched a bunch of videos on how to shoot northern lights and took LOTS of notes. I will practice the next time we have a clear sky here (it's raining right now).
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I finally figured out my October Goal:
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will...") First goal: Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now a bit earlier yet during October.
My second goal will be at least 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least any one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on: digital clutter, general physical clutter, and paper clutter, since April of this year.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal: Start preparing for sleep a bit earlier now, and put 'decluttering' on my daily list instead of waiting to be inspired.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit: I haven't figured out one for the sleep yet. I just have to continue be aware of the time. For decluttering I have to pay attention to my daily routine list better.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) Daily for sleep and most days for decluttering.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Feeling increasingly rested in the morning, and marking the decluttering event number in my exercise calendar, along with my sleep notations. Seeing the number of declutterings events in each category rising.
6. What help do you need from us? Encouragement as you all are so wonderful with 💖.
7. What does success look like to you at the end of October? 1) My sleep patterns will hopefully be more ready for the time change again in November, which I hope to actually take advantage of this year (as I've done so in the distant past). I can do this again. 2) My papers and digital things will be more under control, as well as the overall reduction of any unneeded or unwanted physical items.
1. My first goal for this month (This October I will..."): Continue with getting to bed at a good time, but now even a bit earlier than last month.
2. My second goal will be a minimum of 15 minutes decluttering on most days, in at least one of the 3 areas that I have been intermittently working on since April of this year: physical clutter, paper clutter, and digital clutter.
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I will use 😇 for lights out by 10:30 P.M. Lights out after 10:30 P.M. will be an❌.
physical clutter: 🧺, paper clutter: 📄, digital clutter: 💻 .
October 1: 😇 , 📄 ,
October 2: 😇 , 📄 , 💻 .
October 3: 😇 , 📄 , 💻 .
October 4: 😇 , 📄 , 💻 .
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texasgardnr wrote: »@MadisonMolly2017, what a very, very, insightful post! That must have been a joy to actually be able to enjoy the fruit of your labor of putting together your Marie Kondo’d fibers/material storage solution! What fun that must've been finding the perfectly loved 🧡💛💚💙💜fabrics that you wanted to use.
@TwistedSassette, your home is becoming very tidy 👌.
@nebslp, you are doing great! Yes, you will soon figure it out. I've been working for a while on stopping eating at a certain time also (never an official goal). And it isn't easy 🙃.
Back in the day I loved shooting on manual mode with my old SLR cameras. I've given them to my son and daughter in law because they love "vintage" things, especially if passed down from family. I also had my Daddy's old Kodak Brownie (box) Camera that I gave to them 🧡. I have many memories of my dad lining me and my siblings up for family photos, while peering into that little top view finder.
It all comes around lol. I thought my dad's camera as vintage, now they think the same of their mom's cameras 😜.
@PackerFanInGB, I miss you when you aren't here. I am glad that you are back again even though it is still a difficult time for you. 🤗🌷.
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@texasgardnr Thank you! Yes, I’m having great fun! The hour ended up being about 8 hours (doesn’t it always 🤣), and I still have the purples to go!! I even got out my labeled to Indicate if I had no more of that fabric or where the back up supply was located LOL
I recovered 8 coin Pages from my earlier 2007 art (Marie Kondo’d) & just kept my favorites!!
I have set some other goals, now that I’m
Feeling more relaxed & energetic.
Minimums:
310 active calories 💪🏻
30 min dedicated exercise 🚶♀️
12 stand hours ⏰
Calories eaten below amount burned ♥️
10/1 💪🏻🚶♀️⏰ ♥️
10/2 💪🏻🚶♀️⏰ over
10/3 💪🏻no ⏰ over
10/4 💪🏻🚶♀️⏰ OVER
10/5
I’ve had some odd Gastro issues so ate foods I never ate. Back in track now. Wt has remained steady, but it may pop up. I plan to grocery shop & prep tomorrow for the week.
P.S. I also came up with a way to add pages for my yarns & ribbons & place in same binder. Finishing a weaving & almost done with our anniversary basket ♥️ Then I’ll finish the yarn & ribbon pages!1 -
My goals are the same this month.
1. My goal for this month -- This October I will increase my walking miles from 3 miles an hour to 4 miles an hour.
2. The small actions I’ll be taking to accomplish this goal - I will walk 5 days a week w/my DH.
3. The trigger or cue to remember to do my habit - Getting up at 4:00 to walk at 5:00 so we can pick up our Grandson and Grandpuppy at 7:00.
4. How often will you do your new habit (daily is best if possible) 5 days a week...rest days Monday and Friday.
5. What reward will you immediately give yourself for doing your habit? Jumping around doing a Happy Dance!
6. What help do you need from us? I liked @pennysob's answer in September...cheers!!
7. What does success look like to you at the end of September? That I'm getting back to the walking speed I was at before the pinched nerve in my back side-lined me for almost a year. I had spine surgery in June to fix it all. Recovery is slow.
10/01 - 3.06 miles in 61 mins. ...5:00 a.m. ...in the dark
10/02 - 3.03 miles in 59 mins. ...5:00 a.m. ...in the dark
10/03 - 3.05 miles in 60 mins.
10/04 - Rest Day
10/05 - 3.02 miles in 86 mins. ...we have our Grandpuppy w/us all week. He stops at bush...every leaf. Plus we walked on rocks and in the sand.
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