Tell me one thing you are doing for YOURSELF this week
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Tell me one thing you are doing for YOURSELF this week
... and the first one to mention their qualifier loses 50 points.... 
Seriously though - sometimes lately I feel like focus in this forum shifts away from the reasons why our own recoveries are so important & gets stuck on trying to make sense out of addiction.... something we know we can't do because It. Doesn't. Follow. Logic.
So let's redirect in ways we CAN create positive change - what are you doing FOR YOU this week?
YOU are worth your time - are you getting enough of it?
When was the last time you introduced something New into your world?
Have you made any amazing breakthroughs or had any AHA moments light up your path?
Seriously though - sometimes lately I feel like focus in this forum shifts away from the reasons why our own recoveries are so important & gets stuck on trying to make sense out of addiction.... something we know we can't do because It. Doesn't. Follow. Logic.
So let's redirect in ways we CAN create positive change - what are you doing FOR YOU this week?
YOU are worth your time - are you getting enough of it?
When was the last time you introduced something New into your world?
Have you made any amazing breakthroughs or had any AHA moments light up your path?
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I'm backing off of sugar this week because I feel like I've been overdoing it lately. I will be doing a 3-day detox next week just before the season change & I'll benefit from taking this extra step now. (I'm not cutting sugar completely, but avoiding sugary & carb-heavy, gluten-y snacks - it's been too many weekends of fast food, extra treats, etc. I just need to get back to basics for a bit)
On the advice of my acupuncturist, I'm stopping & picking up some magnesium supplements after work. (I probably should have done that over the weekend)
I'm going to tackle a fairly new yoga routine this week - I've done it before & it is a bit more challenging than the simple stuff I've been doing. Over the winter I fell into the habit of only doing the minimum needed & stopped pushing myself. I'm ready to see some growth again & I'm setting the goal of being able to do a headstand by the end of the summer.... I've let fear stop me from ever even trying.
On the advice of my acupuncturist, I'm stopping & picking up some magnesium supplements after work. (I probably should have done that over the weekend)
I'm going to tackle a fairly new yoga routine this week - I've done it before & it is a bit more challenging than the simple stuff I've been doing. Over the winter I fell into the habit of only doing the minimum needed & stopped pushing myself. I'm ready to see some growth again & I'm setting the goal of being able to do a headstand by the end of the summer.... I've let fear stop me from ever even trying.
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Originally Posted by FireSprite 
Good stuff!! I love walking but I'm not as fond of running for some reason?
great too, good luck achieving your headstand!
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Honestly, the most important thing I am doing for myself this week is, nothing. I don't mean that I'm not doing anything for myself, I mean that I have been so overwhelmed by trying to meet everyone else's needs, children, family, clients, husband, that I was rapidly approaching burn out. Today, everyone's needs got pushed aside, appts. Rescheduled, dinner not a concern, not doing laundry or cleaning or driving anyone anywhere, not taking any calls or having any conversations that I don't feel up to. I'm doing nothing. I'm sitting on my couch listening to a book, eating cake for lunch and too much coffee and just focusing on me and my needs, which is how I landed here. Today and this week, I am healing myself, no one else.
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Originally Posted by Mlo1125
Honestly, the most important thing I am doing for myself this week is, nothing. I don't mean that I'm not doing anything for myself, I mean that I have been so overwhelmed by trying to meet everyone else's needs, children, family, clients, husband, that I was rapidly approaching burn out. Today, everyone's needs got pushed aside, appts. Rescheduled, dinner not a concern, not doing laundry or cleaning or driving anyone anywhere, not taking any calls or having any conversations that I don't feel up to. I'm doing nothing. I'm sitting on my couch listening to a book, eating cake for lunch and too much coffee and just focusing on me and my needs, which is how I landed here. Today and this week, I am healing myself, no one else.
And yet - it's one of the things I have benefitted from the MOST in my recovery. Nothing, Silence & Solitude..... ahhhhhhh.........
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Love this and thanks for the refocus, Fire! This week I am going to try and do a little more reading (I just bought "Daring Greatly" by Brene Brown!) and squeeze in as many workouts as I can around the winter storm heading to this part of the country!
And hoping to not do too much work once I'm back home - there have been some late nights in front of the laptop recently!
And hoping to not do too much work once I'm back home - there have been some late nights in front of the laptop recently!
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FireSprite, thank you for this thread!!
Captain, glad to hear about the Brene Brown reading you have planned. I was just recommending her to another member here, which is especially pleasing to me b/c it was someone here who turned me on to Brene in the first place. Passing it on is such a good feeling!
I'm making an effort to eat better this week. I found a book of slow cooker recipes at the library that looked interesting. If I make half a recipe (bought a new smaller slow cooker, now that it's just me), it's around 4 servings, and I can eat something 4 times w/o getting bored.
So far, tried a pork, kale, and white bean w/smoked paprika recipe, which was pretty good. Currently cooking an "Indian-spiced" eggplant and beef one, have high hopes! I always want to like eggplant, just b/c of the purpleness and the way they feel, but have yet to find a way to cook it that I'm totally happy with.
Captain, glad to hear about the Brene Brown reading you have planned. I was just recommending her to another member here, which is especially pleasing to me b/c it was someone here who turned me on to Brene in the first place. Passing it on is such a good feeling!
I'm making an effort to eat better this week. I found a book of slow cooker recipes at the library that looked interesting. If I make half a recipe (bought a new smaller slow cooker, now that it's just me), it's around 4 servings, and I can eat something 4 times w/o getting bored.
So far, tried a pork, kale, and white bean w/smoked paprika recipe, which was pretty good. Currently cooking an "Indian-spiced" eggplant and beef one, have high hopes! I always want to like eggplant, just b/c of the purpleness and the way they feel, but have yet to find a way to cook it that I'm totally happy with.
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I set up a beautiful bedroom in my home for myself. It is an absolute haven. I have pretty bed linens, cushions, lovely pictures in the wall. I love sleeping in my own bed.
I also treated myself to haircut, some new make up and nice clothes.
I have also given myself permission to freely walk away from insanity in my home. Detached from it.
Been enjoying nice TV programs, reading and podcasts. I especially enjoy the podcasts.
Been eating good quality, healthy foods, lots of gorgeous fruits.
Altered my routine to suit me better. I refuse to go into any insane situation with any insane people. I chose to spend time with people i like.
Oops, i was only going to write one thing but got carried away.
I also treated myself to haircut, some new make up and nice clothes.
I have also given myself permission to freely walk away from insanity in my home. Detached from it.
Been enjoying nice TV programs, reading and podcasts. I especially enjoy the podcasts.
Been eating good quality, healthy foods, lots of gorgeous fruits.
Altered my routine to suit me better. I refuse to go into any insane situation with any insane people. I chose to spend time with people i like.
Oops, i was only going to write one thing but got carried away.
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You guys rock!
I crushed day #1 on that yoga sequence. I actually hung a meme on my inspiration wall that says : Namaslay- I'm killing it in my yoga practice lately.
I also sat down and read for like, an entire hour. I am *this close* to finishing The Fifth Agreement & it's simply fabulous.
I crushed day #1 on that yoga sequence. I actually hung a meme on my inspiration wall that says : Namaslay- I'm killing it in my yoga practice lately.
I also sat down and read for like, an entire hour. I am *this close* to finishing The Fifth Agreement & it's simply fabulous.
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