03-25-21, 07:57 AM | ||
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Florida
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I used to feel guilty about not working out if I did a lot of yard or housework. Then (from reading a post in this forum) decided to give chores names like YardMax or CleanMax. I think about the squats/functional movements I’m performing while doing chores and how it helps me feel emotionally to have a (mostly) clean home and yard. Emotional/spiritual health is as important as physical health. It can have a huge impact on energy levels, too. If I am just tired, or have a migraine, I will usually try to make myself do something. It might be something like Kundalini Yoga to Detox & Destress w/Maya Fiennes because it always makes me feel blissful afterwards -and helps obliterate a headache. I think it’s because of the deep breathing techniques she employs combined with spinal work. Also, I can almost always make myself do a light Margaret Richard workout like Good for You or Give Me Strength. I usually feel more energized afterwards. I don’t exercise anymore to physically look good -that ship has sailed with age. I now exercise so I can do yard/housework, have good mobility and lead a quality lifestyle. I can lift and move heavy objects, dig holes, plant trees and do most things with relative ease. Mobility and strength are important to me now. If I miss a couple of days it’s not going to impact me adversely in the long run.
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03-25-21, 09:14 AM | |
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Snowman Land :)
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I really appreciate everyone's replies. Talking with a friend on one of my check ins, I was able to better put words to what I was thinking, mental vs physical energy. I'm hoping that distinction will help me to look at how I'm actually feeling. And some days it's emotional exhaustion too. I know some things I need to do, it's just a matter of better time mgmt and self discipline. I need to go to bed earlier (this has been a struggle for over a decade probably by now) and get back to morning affirmations more consistently. Sometimes they feel empty to me but it seems like they do help me take on the day a little better. I was journaling this morning about sleep and hopefully my college-age self will listen to my wiser more enlightened adult self and commit to better sleep habits! I know that wellness is so much more than being physically fit, but sleep and sugar are my two hardest things to tackle!
So the kitchen never did get cleaned yesterday and I never worked out. And today I still did my morning routine out of order. But I have a plan and am heading out for a nice walk with my bub, so fingers crossed I take my mantra (courtesy of Kenneth Soares) to heart: I am ready for this day; bring it on. Happy Thursday to all!
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03-26-21, 07:19 AM | |
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York
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Just wanted to add that the middle round between nothing and everything planned might be an easier day. Mobility work, yoga, some movement maybe an Ellen Barret, even legs up the wall can feel good and you're 'doing' something. This is a good option mentally and physically.
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03-26-21, 08:22 AM | ||
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: West of Chicago in the Illinois Corn Belt
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