A Seinfeld September...
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: ยป๐๐๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐๐
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In September I will ..... write in my journal for 10 minutes every day.
Week 1 done and dusted. I have 7 links in my chain. Now I don't want to break the chain. ๐
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New September Tracker: I think i need a double page to get all my habits on and leave room for notes as well. I'll change it for October.
Yep thatโs the beauty of trackers! Donโt break the chain!! ๐3 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: ยปGood morning! I already have a change to my September habitโฆ surprise!! Lol.
Iโm going to take the time of day restriction off. My days are so fluid, and I donโt want to feel like I failed if I donโt read until afternoon.
I have a hair appointment today and will have at least 20 minutes while she colors it, so Iโm looking forward to it already! ๐
@77tes I can certainly understand how you could miss singing. My mom used to sing a lot and had such a pretty voice. It always felt happy and peaceful when she would sing!
September 15 Minutes Reading:
Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck
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@PackerFanInGB
I donโt have a time restriction on my singing habit. I agree you should read when you have the time. My time is in the afternoon, but thatโs because my daughters read with me and they enforce that habit. My dog makes sure I walk daily. Itโs nice to have habit helpers or maybe habit enforcers. ๐คฃ My mom also had a lovely singing voice! ๐
@nebslp I want a love button too, or a laugh button or both.
@jamcnewman wow what a family of musicians yours is! I wish I could have heard that concert! Iโm just finishing listening to Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana White. It is a library book, so itโs going to disappear today. I like the audio book because I can listen while Iโm doing housework. She might have some ideas to help you, but she doesnโt talk about how to get your kids stuff out of the house when they are grown. I remember when I was a teen, my grandma had my dad go through the boxes of his stuff that was still in her house. Iโm pretty sure is was around 50 at the time. ๐ซ.3 -
PackerFanInGB wrote: ยปGood morning! I already have a change to my September habitโฆ surprise!! Lol.
Iโm going to take the time of day restriction off. My days are so fluid, and I donโt want to feel like I failed if I donโt read until afternoon.
I have a hair appointment today and will have at least 20 minutes while she colors it, so Iโm looking forward to it already! ๐
@77tes I can certainly understand how you could miss singing. My mom used to sing a lot and had such a pretty voice. It always felt happy and peaceful when she would sing!
September 15 Minutes Reading:
Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck
9/6 ๐
@PackerFanInGB
I donโt have a time restriction on my singing habit. I agree you should read when you have the time. My time is in the afternoon, but thatโs because my daughters read with me and they enforce that habit. My dog makes sure I walk daily. Itโs nice to have habit helpers or maybe habit enforcers. ๐คฃ My mom also had a lovely singing voice! ๐
@nebslp I want a love button too, or a laugh button or both.
@jamcnewman wow what a family of musicians yours is! I wish I could have heard that concert! Iโm just finishing listening to Decluttering at the Speed of Life by Dana White. It is a library book, so itโs going to disappear today. I like the audio book because I can listen while Iโm doing housework. She might have some ideas to help you, but she doesnโt talk about how to get your kids stuff out of the house when they are grown. I remember when I was a teen, my grandma had my dad go through the boxes of his stuff that was still in her house. Iโm pretty sure is was around 50 at the time. ๐ซ.
@77tes Thanks so much for the book recommendation โ I just downloaded it and will begin it tomorrow.
Age 50?!?! ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฅบ๐ฉ๐ญ
Try this video:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/02S-n4YigKdRHWm7u2pRme3oQ2 -
@77tes
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0AtbAmhjImtXUg57PqvdmvMMA
Let me know if it works? The video in the posting above is James and his sister - final tune of the afternoon.2 -
@jsmcnewman That's a really cool video! Much talent there, and I'm sure you must look forward to their visits.
@SummerSkier I found it interesting that you mentioned that you've started focusing on breathing while in traffic. I have been in downtown Austin only once and the traffic was crazy! It's a busy place! Since I started meditating and am learning to center myself through my breath at any time or place, I find myself doing that when driving in Omaha. Just by being aware of the tension that busy traffic brings and breathing through it helps lower the tension and makes the trip much more pleasant. Knowing that a quilt shop visit lies ahead helps, too
@TerriRichardson112 Great tracker! Looks like it covers just about everything.
@77tes I put the decluttering book on my wait list when you first mentioned it and it won't be available for a few more weeks. Must be really popular. Marie Kondo had many of us hooked a year or two ago and I still implement her ideas. My drawers look awesome and I actually enjoy folding clothes!! Thanks for the tip on the new book.3 -
@jamcnewman <> That has a real Irish Ceildh vibe to it, Julie. I watched the other video. Danny Boy is one of my favourites. She has a lovely voice!3
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@jamcnewman that was some concert! Beautiful playing and singing! Thanks for sharing the videos! That reminds me that I havenโt sung yet today - super busy all day long. Danny Boy it is!3
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@TerriRichardson112 those tracking grids are awesome!3
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@MadisonMolly2017 I canโt even imagine finishing decluttering my entire house! Brava!2
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@MadisonMolly2017 I canโt even imagine finishing decluttering my entire house! Brava!
@77tes Thank you! Really, retiring basically made it possible โฆ
I knew it would surprise me. You weed through things (in my case, over & over, until you just have what you need/love) and then boom, you look around & you love it all that is left.
I still have Sentimental to finish, but I have made many passes beforeโฆthis will be more organizing & less pitching
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Wow! There are some talented people on this thread! I just completed a major decluttering and still have the papers to go! I feel so much better with this completed! My 26 year old finally started to declutter his room this past month. He hasn't lived at home in years! But finally he seems ready to fix the room up!5
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Rosemarie2972 wrote: ยปWow! There are some talented people on this thread! I just completed a major decluttering and still have the papers to go! I feel so much better with this completed! My 26 year old finally started to declutter his room this past month. He hasn't lived at home in years! But finally he seems ready to fix the room up!
Congratulations @Rosemarie2972 !!
I found papers went a little more slowly as the rest, as I had to examine each sheet carefully. However, dealing with all my papers had the largest impact on my piece of mind. I realized how few I still needed, and then organized the rest so they are MUCH easier to find!! I also started completing those โbig jobsโ because I could easily see what we needed to do & set up a priority system.
Iโm a big believer (now) of doing 10 minutes of Decluttering ever day.
And yay re: your 26 year old!! Over time, our son (and wife) have weeded through his/their stiff. I think when they saw how much we were doing, and I was able to express my frustration, they made it a higher priority.
Yay! For having homes that support us - not bring us down?
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clarity8796 wrote: ยป9 days complete with my 10 minutes worth of reading. Yay me!
WhooHoo @clarity8796 !! Isnโt it fun!!
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I posted in the august thread without realizing it because it has been active this month and I just clicked to see the new posts and add my own. Itโs really confusing to me to have so many threads now that so much declutter discussion is on the monthly habit page as well as the declutterfest 2021 thread. Call me ditzy but my head is spinning๐๐คฃ2
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I posted in the august thread without realizing it because it has been active this month and I just clicked to see the new posts and add my own. Itโs really confusing to me to have so many threads now that so much declutter discussion is on the monthly habit page as well as the declutterfest 2021 thread. Call me ditzy but my head is spinning๐๐คฃ
Hahaha ๐คฃ I've been there! You need to declutter your starred threads ๐งนโจ1 -
@BodyTalking I always say I donโt see things unless theyโre pointed out to me. I hadnโt even noticed you could star the threads until you mentioned it ๐. I just open whatever says โ1 newโ highlighted in yellow by the different threads. Usually we wrap up one month after a few days into the next month and I wasnโt paying attention that both were still active. Oh well, no biggie, just a bit confusing.
Totally forgot to set my morning intention until just now so Iโm good 10/11 days. My grandson came this morning and we spent the whole day playing light sabers and Pokรฉmon and more. I should sleep well tonight๐ฅฑ6 -
I'm here. The 2 min breathing is going well this month and I am glad @themedalist reminded me about that. I also was getting mixed up with decluttering and last month's thread. I suppose when I retire in a few years (ok 2!) that will become my main job.
I need to figure out some more enjoyable pastimes tho. It seems I spend all my time working, with Bandit, taking care of the kitties or playing on the computer. That's stupid. (see here I am again)4 -
Happy Sunday everyone! Iโve read through several days of posts and I think you are all doing great! @jamcnewman, I loved the video of Danny Boy that you shared. You certainly have a very talented family! @nebslp, I really like your daily intention goal. I do something similar. Each day I try to figure out one thing I want to accomplish. The most important thing. Sometimes itโs something that will only take me a minute or two and sometimes longer. And of course I usually accomplish more than one thing a day. But itโs really satisfying to know that Iโll get my โone thingโ done every day. And Iโm not talking daily habits here โ โ Iโve got a bunch of those โ โ rather things that pop up that are important that I need to attend to and I donโt want to procrastinate on.
@77tes, I love your daily singing goal! And @clarity8796 way to go on the daily streak!
I can relate to the decluttering struggles. My husband loves to collect knickknacks he finds at secondhand shops. All of them mean something to him. From my perspective, they just litter his office. If I had to work in his office the clutter would stress me out and make it hard for me to focus. But I donโt work in his office. I work in mine and itโs a knickknack free zone. Iโm not going to change him and I donโt want to have stuff drive a wedge between us. As long as it doesnโt spill over and to the rest of the house, which it doesnโt, I can live with that.4 -
I now have a 12 day streak for a deep breathing session. Yay! Usually itโs done through the longer 10 minute Daily Calm, but sometimes I need a shorter session. @SummerSkier, Iโm glad itโs going well for you also. And I cannot put in a strong enough plug for having an outlet/hobby that you enjoy that de-stresses you and relaxes you. My guitar playing and now daily cycling through the immersive tours of BitGym is my retreat from my stressful life and itโs become non-negotiable. I was in Vancouver this morning and Crete yesterday. ๐ I hope you find something that works for you. Trust me, itโs worth taking the time to explore.
Progress this month:
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Here's my planking record for September, so far. ๐ I'm working up to getting a yellow heart.
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Woohoo. 25 today!!! ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ช๐ช4
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Great job planking, @BodyTalking!3
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In September I will ..... write in my journal for 10 minutes every day.
This is really snowballing. I find that I seldom write any less than about 30 minutes a day. Not that Iโm actually complaining Iโm really enjoying it.
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TerriRichardson112 wrote: ยป๐๐๐๐พ๐๐พ๐๐๐
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In September I will ..... write in my journal for 10 minutes every day.
This is really snowballing. I find that I seldom write any less than about 30 minutes a day. Not that Iโm actually complaining Iโm really enjoying it.
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Isnโt it amazing?
Iโm so glad you are enjoying your new habit๐
Well done!
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@TerriRichardson112 Great job on your new habit! Your tracker is so pretty already. I'm looking forward to seeing it at the end of the month.4
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Hi Everyone!
Howโs your September going?
Iโve kept my Sleep, Decluttering, and Art going!!
I had a could of vaccinations which impacted me, but feel all better now. Just in time to get a flu shot LOL
My weight & appetite went haywire.
I finally decided to re-introduce walnuts & tracking & looking at my key macros/micros PRIOR to eating.
Itโs the end of Day 2, and Iโm feeling leaner & no mouth hunger already.
Iโm thrilled as usually it takes 3 days or longer.
I was pretty scared this time, but I kept trying things!
EDIT: OK, went back & looked at my monthly & yearly averages.
What changed? My carbs dramatically increased July-Aug-Sept Addis my sugars. Everything else (including calories) stayed about the same.
Yep. Lesson relearned. I do best keeping carbs below 225 g per day.
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Hi all. I'm Diane, a 52 year old retired Canadian expat. I've lived in Central America, Nicaragua for nearly 5 years, since 2016. Back this March we sold our home in Nica, and moved to the pacific coast of Mexico. We just purchased a lot and are now building our next home. This all brings me to my goal. I'm obviously immersed by latino culture and language. However, my Spanish is well, to be honest it's just not adequate. I am going to commit to actively engaging in learning Spanish for a minimum of 1 hour. I will log my progress in my journal...hahaha I just tricked myself into committing to my journaling( is that even a word?) Anyways, thanks all, and lets make this Seinfeld September the best September ever!7
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everydaywechoose wrote: ยปHi all. I'm Diane, a 52 year old retired Canadian expat. I've lived in Central America, Nicaragua for nearly 5 years, since 2016. Back this March we sold our home in Nica, and moved to the pacific coast of Mexico. We just purchased a lot and are now building our next home. This all brings me to my goal. I'm obviously immersed by latino culture and language. However, my Spanish is well, to be honest it's just not adequate. I am going to commit to actively engaging in learning Spanish for a minimum of 1 hour. I will log my progress in my journal...hahaha I just tricked myself into committing to my journaling( is that even a word?) Anyways, thanks all, and lets make this Seinfeld September the best September ever!
Welcome @everydaywechoose (greatname!)!!
Sounds like an amazing life & awesome plan(s)!! LOL at Journal, too!!
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Day 3 completed & the scale finally responded in a way I know this is working! Lowest weight since Aug 26!
My โTrack & Assess (protein, sodium, fiber, calories) prior to anything going into my mouth is working well!!
Weโre going for a long steep hike later this afternoon!5 -
Good Morning, Making the bed and hanging clothes. Failure to do this is always the start of a mess! I have been reading 10 to 15 minutes a day as well. I have a newspaper app on my phone and I keep up with the news this way.
This way I don't get pulled into the tv news which can go on and on....and then repeat!4
