I have done both of my activities (= 15 min total) 2 out of 3 days.
The first was a 10 minute exercise routine, starting me off doing planks and pushups. I didn't do them Tuesday because I had been out doing errands and was pretty tired by evening and just didn't feel like I had the strength. Today I found a different 47 minute routine that had them in, plus roll-ups, another challenge for me. I did the full 47 minutes, with a couple of modifications. And it felt great!
My right side has always been significantly stronger than the left - but is also the one to have the most past injuries - but both days I was surprised to note that my left side was stronger in the side planks. I will continue working on this type of exercise daily this week, but after this week it will be down to a couple of times a week, because I do several different types of routines, although I exercise daily.
My 2nd 5 minute task was going through some of my summer wardrobe to see what fits - and I have done that 2 out of 3 days and will devote 5 minutes a day on it this week, but after this I hope I won't need to. I was pleased to find 4 summer bottoms that almost fit, that I had forgotten about.

Love this challenge. I have been reading for 15 minutes before going to bed - and I think it is actually helping me fall asleep. Usually I stare at my phone or watch a little TV. It's actually really refreshing and I found a book I really like. Hopefully I can keep this up after this week and even throw in a weekend morning reading session.

My Turkish is coming along nicely. I Think I've learnt enough to get by including the all important food and drink. I'm going to keep going until my holiday.

@prgirl39mfp I am finishing my first week of eating better, getting out at least 5 times a week to walk or ride, and reading everyday. I already feel better!

After my my son and his wife came into town I continued to make time to color while listening to my current audio library book (To Kill a Mockingbird) when they were out of the house. I added in the audio book along with extra coloring time if I wanted it since I made sure that I had nothing pressing to do for the days they were in town.
It was easier for me to continue to do this challenge the last half of the week because I had finished decluttering and reorganizing the kids room, and everything was taken care of and clean for the time being. Also I was in "enjoying having my kids over for a visit" mode.

However, it will become a challenge again this next week to continue taking specific time for myself during the day as I will be back to normal for several days before my second son comes in at the end of the week. But at least the room is all ready for him and the house is tidy, so I really don't have anything extra that I have to do for him except some additional grocery shopping when I find out his plans. And I don't plan to start another declutter/ reorganize project until after he leaves.

It was fun to take a planned 15 minutes just to have 'me time' this past week. This will be one of the challenges that I believe will be beneficial to continue. What I will do in the 15 minutes will certainly change from time to time, but I do believe that taking care of myself in some way in the midst of my day does have value for me.

Now, if only the squats challenge was as much fun as this challenge was :laugh:

Thanks for these weekly challenges, Denise. Wishing you continued recovery and healing from your surgery .

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Just started this on Sunday. I'm taking the time to write in my Daily Dialog journal. 15 minutes of spilling my guts--good, bad or ugly. I find it therapeutic to do before bed at night. I am then able to go to bed without bringing the stress with me because I get it out on paper first. I love so many of the things you have all listed that I think I will have to stick to this 15 minute a day idea...when writing becomes a habit, I will add 15 minutes of something else. I love the coloring while listening to an audiobook idea!