There are so many lifestyle adjustments I want to make
- This Blog: As I described in my Welcome post, I’ve carried a longing for as long as I can remember, to share my experiences and insights with people who relate, for the sake of finding community and the chance I might inspire their own helpful insights. I learned through my nutrition and coaching practices that I enjoy writing, and I’ve received positive feedback from my peers, clients and readers. Life has been so busy that I haven’t cultivated a space to write in over 3 years, and I’m ready to bring it back and see where it takes me. GOAL: 2 posts per month
- More Somatic Practices: One of my go-to coping mechanisms is dissociating. I really struggle to feel connected to my body and am often swept away inside my head, drowning in stressful and self defeating thoughts that play on repeat. I also want to incorporate more sensory self-care, taking into account how my body is feeling and taking active steps to help soothe and restore a sense of safety. GOAL: 10 min/day
- More Mediation: To help reduce and detach from the noise in my mind. Meditation has helped me so much in the past, but it remains something that seems so easy to dismiss in real time where there are so many other things to do. GOAL: 10 min/day
- Less/No Alcohol: I’m still unclear of what my long term intention is here, but I do not like how much alcohol there has been in my life in the last few years and am realizing how complicated and layered this is for me. I want to take 3-6 months off and re-evaluate after I’ve taken some space.
- Low Buy/Finance goals: In December I requested a reduction in my work hours, from 5 days per week to 4. This will reduce 20% of my income, which has sparked a desire to pay closer attention to my finances (I am trying out Monarch app for this), and challenge frivolous spending.
- Become physically stronger: I’ve been navigating hip, glute and lower back pain on and off the last couple of years. In the last couple of months, all have flared up to new levels. It’s been frustrating to troubleshoot, but i believe a big part of it is a lack of core and glute muscle (along with poor posture and too much sitting). GOAL: 90 min/week rehab/strength training
- More attention to my living space: I want to incorporate a routine where I regularly clean and tidy spaces in my home. It can so easily get cluttered and neglected (especially things like dusting, cleaning windows etc.). GOAL: 90 min/week deep clean
It’s a lot for sure. Overall, I want to be more present, kind and intentional to my body, my surroundings, and my life in general. I want to take good care of myself. I want to be a better version of me, and carve out a life that is more in alignment with who I want to be and the life i want to live.
I don’t know how to make this all structured and measurable. I’ve been exploring a weekly and monthly planner to help me map out and visualize what life might look like with all these things incorporated.
I’m not sure where to start, but I’m looking forward to the path I carve out for myself in the coming months. Hopefully by my next birthday I will be somewhat settled into a new routine that honors who i am.