WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2023

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,260 Member
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    It's chilly here. 19° C in the living room. :/

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,934 Member
    edited July 2023
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    It's chilly here. 19° C in the living room. :/

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    That's just above the temp we keep our front rooms at during the winter. :) We usually keep the front rooms at about 18C (64.4F) and in fact, that's what it is in here right now. I'm in long stretchy, lightweight casual pants, a short-sleeved top ... with a light sarong available if I feel cool.

    The back rooms are probably somewhere between about 14C and 16C (57 - 61F).


    15 minutes later ... I've turned on my little personal fan because I've become too hot again. Even 18C gets too hot for me and my wonky body thermostat.


    M in Oz
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,260 Member
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    Welcome Kayne. You have quite the challenge ahead of you. My DSIL had an ankle fusion last year and is now fully and happily recovered, but the interim was frustrating. What help are you putting in place? I wish you all the best.

    I read the news in the Guardian online in detail, and listen to it on TV everyday. I feel I am a citizen of the world and have a responsibility to be informed and involved in decisions by joining pressure groups and giving my vote. I guess I am a member of what we call 'the chattering class'.
    We often don't watch the late evening news before bed, but midday and early evening we do. I love the Guardian, and read most of the back stories. It helps me feel more empowered by keeping my finger on the pulse. I do give to international charities to help ease suffering, like Medicins Sans Frontières.

    Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 16,944 Member
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    :)Kayne in NH, You sound like a perfect fit for this friendly crowd. Many of us are near your age, or have husbands to care for or have had surgeries that kept us slowed down for months. You will find support and encouragement here. Plan to come back every day and just jump into the conversation.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA (another rural place not far from the Canadian border)
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,063 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,882 Member
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    2023 Jump Back Up
    Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate strawberries in my morning yogurt.


    Meditation: daily.25/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%, 93%

    Walking and exercising slowed down because of record heat this month. Emotionally and physically feeling better otherwise.

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0%,0%,0%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5989, 6411, 5736,7180,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 3/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%, 100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 153/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83%, 100% should be 137 by August 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)63/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,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,(100%,100%,100%,0%,100%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 17/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%,93%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 26/12 (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 7/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, (100%,100%,100%)

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



    1. Take a small step to help overcome a problem or worry. I am working on helping my son through this tough time by being in contact with his case worker and tracking his location.
    2. Adopt a growth mindset. Change “I can’t” into “I can’t…yet”. I try to never use those words. I follow Yoda’s ‘Do or not, there is no try”
    3. Be willing to ask for help when you need it. I will. My back hurts today so will easily ask for help when I need it.
    4. Find something to look forward to today. Missed posting this yesterday. So today I am looking forward to my therapy session.
    5. Get the basics right: eat well, exercise and go to bed on time. Will do!
    6. Pause, breathe, and feel your feet firmly on the ground. Will meditate today to help me do this.
    7. Shift your mood by doing something you really enjoy. I really need to do this today. Did not do this. Had a bad day all around yesterday.
    8. Avoid saying “must” or “should” to yourself today. I will try.
    9. Put a problem in perspective by seeing the bigger picture. Trying to see my son’s decisions through his eyes.
    10. Reach out to someone you trust and share your feelings with them. I did not do this.
    11. Look for something positive in a difficult situation. My son is bonding with his uncle and grandmother.
    12. Write you worries down and save them for a specific “worry time”. I will try to remember to do this. Write them in my journal.
    13. Challenge negative thoughts. Find an alternative interpretation. I worked on this. I also learned a breathing technique to help.
    14. Get outside and move to help clear your head. I do this every day, but the triple digit heat is preventing it.
    15. Set yourself an achievable goal and take the first step. I have to think about this.
    16. Find fun ways to distract yourself from unhelpful thoughts. Controlled breathing helped here.
    17. Use one of your strengths to overcome a challenge today. I use tenacity often so expect to use it here.
    18. Let go of the small stuff and focus on the things that matter. I will try!
    19. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. I need to really remember this!
    20. When things go wrong, pause and be kind to yourself. I will definitely try.
    21. Identify what helped you get through a tough time in your life. Therapy, someone to talk to, long walks alone all help me through tough times, medication as well.
    22. Find 3 things you feel hopeful about and write them down. 1. I hope my son makes good decisions. 2. I am hopeful that I will find the right place to retire. 3. I am hopeful that I will be able to visit family very soon.
    23. Remember that all feelings and situations pass in time. I won’t dwell on things or situations that happen causing me bad feelings.
    24. Choose to see something good about what has gone wrong. My son has admitted his situation is his own fault.
    25. Notice when you are being judgmental and be kind instead. I will be aware of judging and simply accept.
    26. Catch yourself over-reacting and take a deep breath. I am teaching myself to do this through my meditations.
    27. Write down 3 things you are grateful for (even if today was hard).
    28. Think about what you can learn about a recent problem.
    29. Be a realistic optimist. Focus on what could go right.,
    30. Reach out to a friend, family member, or colleague for support.
    31. Remember we all struggle at times. It’s part of being human.
    RVRita in NM
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