🏹 Anya's Sunday Shift Commitment — April 19-26

💡 WIN / LESSONS LEARNED

Wins: My sleep average jumped by a full hour this week to 8h 35m, hitting my "Good" goal and proving that my body is effectively utilizing this extra restoration.

Lessons: I’ve learned that the 7 PM Work-Stop doesn't need to be a rigid wall to be successful; its power lies in being a systemic anchor that pivots my focus toward rest. My body is clearly signaling a higher need for sleep as I reach 24 weeks and continue processing a heavy season of grief—honoring that need is my primary act of self-care right now.

A: Focus: Sleep & Restoration (Phase 2: The Squeeze for earlier bedtime by 30 more min)

B: DEFINE IT -> This week is about Optimization. I am aiming to shift my bedtime from 11:30 PM toward 11:00 PM to sustain that 8–9 hour sleep window. I will continue to protect the 7 PM Work-Stop as the lead domino for my evening, ensuring I have the mental and physical space to "land" softly.

C: GOOD / BETTER / BEST VERSION

GOOD: Laptop closed by 7:30 PM + Bedtime at 11:30 PM.
BETTER: Laptop closed by 7:00 PM + Bedtime at 11:15 PM.
BEST: Laptop closed by 7:00 PM + Bedtime at 11:00 PM.

ONE SMALL STEP TO MAKE IT EASIER: Grounding ritual - Once the work cycle ends, I will recount ways I have shown up for myself instead of what I accomplished today, perform a Somatic Pause by placing my hands on my heart and belly, take three deep breaths. On the exhale, I will mentally say, "I am handing the 'Doing' back to the world; I am keeping the 'Being' for my home." I will then apply hand lotion as a special reward for my hands, which worked all day for myself and my family. I will take a moment to savour the smell and breathe, mentally handing off the "Doing" and stepping into "Being".

Other things I am tracking: