WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,064 Member
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    Today it rained all day ... so I cleaned the house!! I cleaned everything. I cleaned areas that hadn't been cleaned in a while.

    I was hoping for a rain day so I could do that prior to getting the Christmas decorations out. I decorate on December 1 or thereabouts.

    I've also rearranged things so that there's room for the tree and I reduced the clutter a little bit.

    Looks like it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow too, so I'll get more inside stuff done.

    Machka in Oz
  • margaretturk
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    Lanette Whatever kind of salt deicer is used is tough on the environment. I use it as little as possible. We have a spot right by our front door that ices up because of a drip from the roof. I use unscented kitty litter as an alternative when possible. I notice that too can get in short supply when it ices up around here.

    Will work on letter and put ornaments on the tree today! It is nice to be ahead of schedule getting things ready for Christmas!
  • barbiecat
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  • pipcd34
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,914 Member
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    2023 New Ways November

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate my coffee.
    Meditation: daily. 18/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 15/23
    Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
    Flexible (yoga, stretching) /8 a week 10 min
    Balance 5 days 10 min /20

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%,100%,100%).
    96 days SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 6521,6471,5327, (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%,-6847,98%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 (10,00%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 220/208—(733%,100% My mom called me for a change.)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)98/96 100%)
    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, 172.2, 173.2 (600%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 15/23. (681%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 47/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 11/12—(100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (100%) I put the money in, but end up taking it out.
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0,0,0
    500%) This has stopped. Spending too much.

    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——99%
    October met —90.7%
    November met—
    December met—

    1. Make a list of new things you want to do this month. 1. Start Christmas shopping, 2. Work on my happiness, 3. Walk the mall at least once. 4. Read a new book
    2. Respond to a difficult situation in a different way. I will see what comes up, but the daily readings I do have helped a lot already! Did this!
    3. Get outside and observe the changes in nature around you..Supposed to be in the low 80’s (f) here today and the week to come so will have plenty of time to do this. Didn’t do this today, sick.
    4. Sign up to join a new course, activity, or online community. I’ll have to look around for this. Thinking about something to do with MCC. I joined 2 new groups on FB.
    5. Change your normal routine today and notice how you feel. Will do!
    6. Try out a new way of being physically active. I will have to think about this. Maybe do a YouTube video. Did not do this.
    7. Be creative. Cook, draw, write, paint, make or inspire. I will Zendoodle. I tried out my DH’s suggestion for mirror letters.
    8. Plan a new idea or activity you want to try out this year. I have a water color set. I will experiment with that.
    9. When you feel you can’t do something, add the word ‘yet’. I need to remember this.
    10. Be curious, learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea. I learned about Alonon and downloaded their app and read through it.
    11. Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way. I did this on my walk today.
    12. Find out something new about someone you care about. Research time!
    13. Do something playful outdoors - walk, run, explore, relax. Took a walk.
    14. Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about. Have to think about this.
    15. Build on new ideas by thinking “yes, and what if…” I will remember this!
    16. Look at life at someone else’s eyes and see their perspective. According to my therapist, this is called empathy. I do this but not enough. Will try to do better.
    17. Try a new way to practice self-care and be kind to yourself. Staying in bed and resting today.
    18. Connect with someone from a different generation. I do this most days at the park.
    19. Broaden your perspective: read a different paper, magazine, or site. Will do!
    20. Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you haven’t used before. My DH does this all the time! He does all the cooking.
    21. Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them. Hmmmm Did not do this.
    22. Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them. I will!
    23. Set aside a time to pursue an activity with your love.
    24. Share with a friend something useful you learned recently. I do this on MFP
    25. Use one of your strengths in a new and creative way. I will need to think about this.
    26. Try out a different radio station or new TV show.
    27. Join a friend doing a hobby and find out why they love it.
    28. Discover your creative side. Design a friendly greeting card.
    29. Enjoy new music today. Play, sing, dance or listen.
    30. Look for new reasons to be hopeful, even in tough times.

    RVRita in Roswell, NM
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,914 Member
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    Today is: Somehow I missed yesterday and today is a little confusing as it is a day to not buy anything, AND shopping day! Oh, well choose one!
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  • CarolGaGal
    CarolGaGal Posts: 103 Member
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  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,613 Member
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    I do have some awesome support systems when I use them. I am still hurt, but at least not weepy. Thank you all!

    Annie You are doing a great job. I have no experience in senior caregiving. I just know what these ladies have said often......Use the village or army around you.....and remember to take care of you.

    Betsy Take care! Blood clots are scary. Iam am happy that you have a great support group of ladies. Thanksgiving sounds like it was nice.

    Rosemarie Great job on organizing and donating. Don't overdo though. I am happy that your son helped with the wreaths. My DH is currently bringing in boxes from detached garage to do the tree and decorate inside. I should be helping, but needed some down time.

    Loving the pictures of Littles. ❤️

    Lisa It amazes me sometimes at how little time it sometimes takes to do the dreaded tasks. Good job!

    Better go help DH,
    <3
    Kylia being quiet in Ohio