Wow, I agree. What a month. Lately I have just been popping in. I didn't realize it had been so long since I tracked here. Catch up time.

@SummerSkier I am so sorry you had a rough rebound of Covid. That is rough when you get credit for a run in your sleep. That is wild. I hope October is full of wellness for you. I love your beautiful flowers. I am glad you are using the suncatcher. My husband said apoxy for plastic should put it back together.

@77tes You have done amazing with all the stress you have been through. I am so sorry you had to experience the loss of your daughter. I am so glad you had your healthy habits to cling to for power, as self-care, and general grounding for yourself. You have been a great inspiration to me as well as all the members here. I have good habits until things get tough. Then I ditch them because I think I don't have time for them. I am seeing habits in a glimmer of new light. Thank you. The walk with hubby sounds nice and dancing is fantastic.

@snowshoe072 You are going through a lot right now. Give yourself compassion. It is not easy to see & care for our parents in this situation. It is a HORRIBLE disease and we do the best we can. I do encourage you to gently take care of yourself. Your normal routines are no longer normal. Find something that is healthy that sooths the soul and gently moves your body. Short chair yoga is great, but if you only do one minute, that is good enough. Do what works for the time. It can feel very isolating being a care giver. We are here to support you.

Observations (July): Sept 1: ✔️2: ✔️ 3:✔️ 4:✔️5.✔️6. ✔️7: ✔️8. ✔️9.✔️10. ✔️11. ✔️12. ✔️13. ✔️

14. ✔️15. ✔️16. ✔️17. ✔️18. ✔️19. ✔️20. ✔️21. ✔️22. ✔️

I am an active person (August): Sept 1: swim 2:walk 4miles 3: swim classes & walk 1.5miles 4: Bike 16 miles 5. 2 hrs swim classes & walk 1hr 20min. 6: Bike 10 miles & yoga 31 min. & arm w.o. 5 lbs. 11 min. 7: Bike 16miles & walk 4 miles. 8: NOTHING. Ugh! 9.Walk 10.Swim classes 11.swim workout12.Walk 4mls 13.swim 14.bike 14 miles 15. walk 4 miles 16.Weight workout 17.yoga 20 minutes 18.Mini-trampoline 60 minutes 19.Walk 40 minutes & chair yoga 10 minutes 20.some walking 21.little weights 22. Chair yoga

More Sleep (September):

Sept1:9hrs 5min

Sept2:7hr33min

Sept3:7hr18min

Sept4:7hr.38min

Sept5:7hr 47min

Sept6:7hr 52min.

Sept7:5hr 37min

Sept 8: 7 hrs, 51 min.

Sept 9: 7 hrs. 23 min.

Sept 10: 6hrs. 15 min. Tendons in my foot were bothering me.

Sept 11: 5hrs. 30 min. High stress week. I hate when stress gets to me.

Sept 12: 7hrs. 12 min.

Sept 13: 7hrs 39 min.

Sept 14: 8hrs 22 min.

Sept 15: 7hrs 43 min.

Sept 16: 5hrs. 10 minutes

Sept 17: 7hrs. 5 minutes

Sept 18: 6hrs 2 minutes

Sept 19: 2 hrs. 6 minutes-Really rough night with congestion

Sept 20. 8 hrs. 1 min.

Sept 21: 5 hrs. 37 min.

Sept 22: 6 hrs. 56 min. -

Sept 23: 8 hrs 7 min

Sept 24: 7hrs 2 min

Sept 25: 3hrs 25 min

Sept 26: 7hrs 54 min

Sept 27: 6 hrs 10 min

Sept 28: 6 hrs. 18 min.

Summary: I did a lot better at the beginning of the month on sleep. Then I caught a cold and wacked up my sleep. I also still have the monkey mind go crazy when stressed and worried about family/friends. Too bad minds don't come with off switches. I am still calling the month a win. Now what habit should October be? Mmm.

This month is nearly over and admit I am so ready to turn the page and move ahead with October!

I am an ACTIVE person ~ moving and eating for longevity!  

New habit: Yoga 30 mins a day in September (started on 8/31). Stacking habit: walking for exercise 3 times a week to daily walks - 3-4 miles minimum. 

September 25 - 🚶‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 🥘 🛌

September 26 - 🚶‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 🍱 📖 🛌 

September 27 - 🧘‍♀️ 🍱 📖 🛌

September 28- 🚶‍♀️🥘 📖 🛌

September 29 - 🚶‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 🥘 📖 🛌 (pre-commitment)

Also did a weights session for arms at home last night (not just thinking about it anymore).
Each of you have helped me see how strong you all are and passionate about healthy habits! Even more so, is the importance of putting our health first even in the toughest of times. I do think that’s how we get through.

Sounds like you had a special birthday celebration yesterday @77tes. Turned out to be a tender yet lovely day. And the calories were worth it!

Just know you are not alone @snowshoe072 - caretaking your parents is the biggest act of kindness - to give them dignity and respect as they age. Be kind to yourself during this chapter.

@SummerSkier I hope are feeling much better today!

I have been working on refining my habits and broadening my list as well. Keep up the good work all.

@77tes Sounds like a lovely birthday celebration.

Looks like everyone did very well with their habits in spite of all the challenges. I can't believe this year is flying by so fast. I think my October habit will be meditation. I welcome any suggestions on how/what to do. I love the idea @SummerSkier said about using the 2-minute relax meditation of my watch.

Sept 30.. still testing Positive but the line is faint. Does that count? 😷 Been at work this week but masking and no fever. Today I was coughing a bit more so I am going to remote this afternoon.

Overall I think we ALL managed pretty durn good considering our challenges.

Think negative VIBEs for Oct for me as I really don't want to push any activity until this virus is GONE GONE GONE…..

Well, I definitely didn’t focus on consistency with my habits in September, but the month wasn’t a total loss.

One thing I gained from using the tracker/planner is the measure of time, and apparently how much of it I waste. I set a goal to paint a few interior doors by the end of the month and didn’t.