NSV: 6 consecutive days of movement. My body responded best to the breathing and mobility exercises I did.

Who do i want to become this yr? Someone who shows herself as much love and grace as she does others. Its easy to feed the family well, make sure they get the rest they need, medications, time with friends, show up for them daily but when it comes to myself I leave too much undone. I need to eat a full, sit down breakfast but I dont. I put off health appointments, I skip workouts, I grab a diet pop, I need help with something but dont ask for it because I feel like its my responsibility.

@Erica Hoese Thank you. I sorta started on Monday, after a very stressful and crappy morning. I talked with a friend and realized there were 4 things that I had to address ASAP. 1. I've made an effort each day to do the MOST important thing right away, no procrastinating. Its so hard but it made the rest of this week feel a lot better because those tasks got off my plate. 2. Supplements in the morning with my coffee. 3.Short. like 10 minute fast walks on the treadmill when i feel the emotions building. And number 4. i told all 5 of my kids that for my mental health I'm going to start "shutting down" at 8pm bed is 8:30 like normal. I basically told them the last 30 min need to be for me to power down my brain, or prep something for the next day, or whatever I see that I want to do. or just veg on the couch! 4 days in and I do feel a little better.

Confession, I didn't do these but looks like a good workout! I did something to my back/hip area and have to move slowly 🐌. I have been walking and stretching A LOT and am happy to report i lost 2 pounds over the last 2 days. Success ✅️

I definitely feel better on days I take "protine breaks" I like snacking on chicken or turkey with dill pickles 🫣 its odd but I enjoy it!

What stresses me out the most, is trying to make things special while kids are home from school. There's always extra farm work or house work that creep in on top if daily chores. Or trying to do fun things leading up to the holiday and everything falls during chore time. So while its fun, its also stressful! what makes me feel grounded is taking time to sit with hot chocolate and look at our Christmas decorations. Most are second hand, gifted, or homemade and they are chuck full of good memories.

@Amy Anderson we love Florida ❤️ Have a great time! where at? Mike and I have gone all over the state, except for the panhandle area.