Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Last Night's Sleep
8 hr 9 min
8 hr 9 min
Today's Forecast
Today: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this afternoon. Wind becoming west 20 km/h gusting to 40 this morning then light late this afternoon. High plus 3°C. UV index 1 or low.
Tonight: Cloudy. 30 percent chance of flurries this evening. A few flurries beginning late this evening and ending overnight. Wind becoming northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 this evening. Low minus -4°C. Wind chill minus -11°C overnight.
Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk
Air Quality: 2 - Low Risk
Today's Journal
This week is all about working out the kinks in my well-thought out plans for the New Year, tweaking things to make my day go more smoothly, and eliminating the unnecessary stuff. I have to remember to make small changes over time.
I also need to be realistic. The Gina Livy Winter Group begins next Monday (January 8th). In my original plans, I had scheduled my Leslie Sansone Walk Workout for 9:00 am, to coincide with the daily Gina Livy Live Talk session. I thought I could listen to Gina while doing the workout (with the sound muted). You don't need instructions to follow along with Leslie... her workouts are basically all the same, and she repeats herself every day.
However, I don't get out of bed as early in the winter as I do in the summer. All this week I've still been sitting on the couch at 9:00 am, drinking my second cup of coffee and journaling. Plus my back has been sore for two days now and I usually don't feel ready to workout until later in the morning (or afternoon). So I'm not going to actually schedule my workouts for a specific time of day. As long as I move my body, off and on, every day, that's a win.
QUOTE: Initially, change might seem exciting and even easy when we reflect on the potential benefits it will bring to our life. However, when it comes to “walking the walk”, sustainable behaviour change is complex because it requires us to disrupt a current habit while, at the same time, fostering new, possibly unfamiliar ones. This process takes time and usually takes longer than we would like. Something as simple as drinking an extra glass of water a day can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to become a consistent, habitual behaviour.
A common mistake when making changes is trying to do too much too soon. We might think that if we make bigger changes faster, we will see results sooner, but it can be exhausting and is more likely to result in failure.
Mindfulness Meditation
Today, while still in bed, I used my Calm app...
* Daily Jay "Strengths and Weaknesses"
* Jeff Warren "Pleasure"
After I got up and had my water and coffee I did a couple more. I used my Balance app...
Ofosu "Foundations Day 8"
Ofosu "Morning Brew"
Today, while still in bed, I used my Calm app...
* Daily Jay "Strengths and Weaknesses"
* Jeff Warren "Pleasure"
After I got up and had my water and coffee I did a couple more. I used my Balance app...
Ofosu "Foundations Day 8"
Ofosu "Morning Brew"
Get Some Sun on Your Face
* Its another gloomy day, with no sun, so I used my Natural Light Therapy Lamp at the same time as my Balance meditations. .
* Its another gloomy day, with no sun, so I used my Natural Light Therapy Lamp at the same time as my Balance meditations. .
Today's Daily Affirmations
* I find goodness every day.
* I am attracting the breakthrough I need.
* I have the strength to endure this waiting period.
* I am experiencing a profound breakthrough.
* I am learning to love myself.
* I embrace my version of happiness.
* Good habits are part of my routine.
* I can achieve more happiness in my life.
* I have time for activities I enjoy.
Today's Exercise
2:18 pm - JA "Seated Core Strength"
13 minutes / 265 steps
13 minutes / 265 steps
2:33 pm - JA "Standing Core (Bonus)"
12 minutes / 326 steps
12 minutes / 326 steps
2:49 pm - LS "WU, Red Mile, CD"
21 minutes / 1908 steps
21 minutes / 1908 steps
4:27 pm - "Outdoor Walk" at cemetery
27 minutes / 2452 steps / 1.67 km
27 minutes / 2452 steps / 1.67 km
Today's Total Steps:
9018
