WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,193 Member
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    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I broke my 100% streak. The math lesson I had to plan I only got 14/15.
    😂 it was fun while it lasted.
    I completed the required course within this course today and am now Orton-Gillingham certified. Maybe I can do some tutoring with it this winter.
    Tomorrow is the last day of this session and I think we are off Monday. I sure hope so.

    You're doing really well! :)

    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    I noticed the last few days that we were away I was not having pain in my back or hips. This includes the day we climbed to the coal mine. Yesterday I sat a lot because of the drive home, today I sat to get this course finished. It was mandatory to have completed by 830am tomorrow. I am in pain again this evening. So I went for a 2km walk. I am going to start working myself up again because I’m sure not going to get steps in just being at home going to school.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    I find I'm standing more at work these days, and my back and hips seem to like it.

    (Sit/stand desk).



    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,193 Member
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    Saturday 1 September

    Sleep
    Garden
    Walk
    Colouring
    A few errands
    Midsommer Murders


    Daffodils and other bulb flowers are blooming
    Leaves are coming out on the trees



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    Machka in Oz
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,391 Member
    edited September 2023
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    Barbie: Thank you for the new thread.

    I’m copying this over from August
    Heather: We often get useful information from our grandchildren. Perhaps you could offer to help Edie create an art space in her room. It could double as a homework station. I’m not surprised about Edie and Johnny not ‘getting’ the crochet from the video. I learnt about learning styles when I did my teaching degree. Teachers need to present new material to students in a number of different ways. Love that new piece of Johnny’s. Good idea form Tracey
    Rebecca: Your joy shines out from the page. Long may it continue.
    I have my first group meeting of the new season after lunch today. Parchment Craft. Monday I have Creative Writing and Monday Painters. I have been doing my admin this week to get ready.

    Time for lunch.

    ☘️ Terri

  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,984 Member
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    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,365 Member
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    Lisa - It's been cold here the last couple of days. I'm in a thermal long-sleeved vest and light sweater! Determined not to put on the heating yet! Fortunately, it's due to warm up over the weekend when DH has cricket. :D
    I spent my book writing time this morning trying to explain what I mean by 'interbeing'. By writing about it, I'm beginning to understand it! I'm delving back into my philosophy degree, which is fun. And yes, union and community with others in the world is part of it. <3 I'm having such fun.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,723 Member
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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,096 Member
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    Tracey I took an Orton-Gillingham course in college. It was one of the first methods to address teaching students with dyslexia. It helped improve my spelling. I liked that they believe in teaching the patterns of reading and 85% of English language fit into a pattern. Kudos for becoming certified!
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 675 Member
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    <3
    Betsy in NW WA
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,966 Member
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    exermom wrote: »
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    Heather – seeing that crane reminds me of when they installed the pool. They had the pool go right over the house! It WAS something to see, our one neighbor brought out her lawn chair to watch. Then when they put in the spa. It was upside down as they brought it over the house. I swear, upside down it looked like a spacecraft!

    Michele NC

    Say hello to my ET friends! Lol
    RVRita in Roswell, NM
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,966 Member
    edited September 2023
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    Here is the monthly list I use for you to copy if you’d like. Thank you Machka for posting the calendar. I always forget to post it in a format that works on here.

    The things in spoilers is mostly for me to remember and accountability. Read if you will, and copy/change what works for you. This method works for me. 😍

    2023 Self-Care September 2023

    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate electronics.

    Meditation: daily. /31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)
    Rita
    Stop B12
    Switch DHEA to every other day on sept 6
    Kev
    Add folic acid, once a day
    Add magnesium to 3x a day
    Up Berberine to 3x a day

    Foods to avoid:

    Barley
    Bell peppers
    Chicken
    Clam
    Egg white
    Eggplant
    Ginger
    Rye
    Wheat
    Winter squash

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5418,4157,6745,7029,6938,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 0/2 —(800%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 180/208—(733%) should be 172 by October 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)72/94 (800%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4 (500%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. /22 (681%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 32/12 (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 8/12—(800%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (800%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,(500%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met——-89%
    June met—-99%
    July met — met 81%
    August met—met 99%
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    1. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential.
    2. Notice the things you do well, however small.
    3. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
    4. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it.
    5. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.
    6. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
    7. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’..
    8. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed.
    9. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
    10. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok.
    11. Make time to do something you really enjoy.
    12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost.
    13. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
    14. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
    15. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low.
    16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
    17. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
    18. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.
    19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
    20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
    21. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
    22. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
    23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
    24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
    25. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
    26. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
    27. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
    28. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
    29. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
    30. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.

    RVRita in Roswell, NM

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