Monday, May 27, 2024
Last Night's Sleep
7 hr 20 min
Today's Forecast
Today: Mainly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms beginning this morning and ending this afternoon then 40 percent chance of showers late this afternoon. Risk of a thunderstorm late this afternoon. Local amount 15 to 25 mm. Wind becoming southwest 30 km/h gusting to 60 this morning. High 24°C. Humidex 30°C. UV index 4 or moderate.
Tonight: Cloudy. 40 percent chance of showers overnight. Wind southwest 30 km/h gusting to 50. Low 14°C.
Air Quality: 3 - Low Risk
Today's Journal
No Wine-ing 6 Days Badge.
Tonight's dinner will be leftover Carb Smart Southwest Beef and Veggie Bowl with DIY Pickled Jalapeños, and I'll serve it over basmati rice.
Mindfulness is simply being fully present in the moment, and aware of what you’re doing and where you are. It’s the act of paying close attention to your thoughts, feelings and sensations as they’re happening. It’s taking note of your surroundings. Mindfulness is a simple, effective way to reduce stress because it stops you from reacting to or feeling overwhelmed by distractions and pressure.
Using mindfulness exercises has been proven to help distance you from concerns that don’t necessarily affect you right now, yet are causing stress.
For example, if you have a looming deadline you’re worried about, you may notice after a session of practicing mindfulness that the deadline will happen in the future, yet it’s causing needless anxiety right now. Being present is an opportunity to recognize unnecessary stress. In fact, it may even help you to be more productive.
One of the best ways to become more grounded in the moment is to just pay attention to the sensations of your body and the environment around you. A good way to start is by focusing on your breath. Try this simple mindfulness practice:
* Start with some deep, simple breaths. This will naturally prepare you to relax by lowering your heart rate and blood pressure.
* Place your awareness on your breath, inhaling and exhaling normally through your nose.
* When thoughts arise, simply label them, “thinking” or “wandering” to yourself, and return your awareness to your breath. It’s natural for thoughts to arise, but the exercise here is to return to mindful breathing.
You can practice mindful breathing for as little as 30 seconds or up to 20 minutes. It’s entirely up to you and what fits your needs.
When you finish being present for a few minutes, you can re-enter the world relaxed and prepared to approach your responsibilities with a fresh perspective.
Enjoy the relaxation benefits of mindfulness this Monday, and try to continue throughout the week.
DeStress Monday · Monday Refresh (Relax Deeply & Reset) - Joe Loizzo
Today's Daily Affirmations
* I am being renewed and replenished.
* I have everything that I need.
* I am seeing my hard work pay off.
* Countless miracles are appearing for me.
* I surrender my ego.
* I am receiving goodness in my life.
* I trust that the universe has my back.
* I welcome uplifting thoughts into my mind.
* I embrace the healing effects of the present moment.
Today's Exercise
8:04 am - TBP "Real Start Day 2 - Engage (Alex)"
29 minutes / 2247 steps
8:34 am - JA "Maintain Strength"
22 minutes / 859 steps
2:50 pm - "Outdoor Walk" w/Dennis and Tickles
23 minutes / 1470 steps / 1.0 km
Today's Total Steps:
8179
