How I got Stronger this week: I exercised every day this week and went to two body pump classes. I exercised every day on vacation. I stretched, and rolled and did some form of self-care, too. And still going on the Whole 30 and no caffeine. I do plan to restart sugar and caffeine in February but this is part of starting the year well for me. I also spent a lot of time connecting this week with my friends. Strengthening those bonds. I went on a date night with my husband. At work, I made progress but still paced myself and didn’t let work take over connection, exercise, family, or alone time. I drove 6 hours of the 8 hour trip back from San Diego (which would have been unfathomable just a few years ago.)
Top Goals Review: working on the spreadsheets. okrs are close to done. keeping going with my personal routine. didn’t find a class for Nathaniel but will look this week.
I celebrate: our vacation again this week it was wonderful.
I am grateful for: our date night. we went to see The Shape of Water which was magical.
Karen’s Points: I got full points everyday and I’ve been making a concerted effort to keep up with everything. Some of it is getting repetitive but I am sticking with it for now.
A Change I embraced: I had to figure out how to make exercise and vacation work. But I did. (And whole30, too!)
I let go of: getting work done over the 3-day weekend. i let myself enjoy vacation.
Core Desired Feelings Check-in:
- Fresh: trying to have a fresh perspective on vacation and what it means and what needs to be a part of it (togetherness) and wha doesn’t (bad food.)
- Magical: This week’s magical moment is date night with my husband.
- Lighter: a short week is wonderful, especially when monday is the off day.
- True: i’ve stayed true to my goals and honored my values this week on vacation.
Where I chose Joy: I chose to spend more time with connecting this week and work piled up a bit but there’s always a lot of work so i chose joy.
I showed up for: my friend and my son this week.
A Mistake I made this week: I was rushing out the door this week so when one of the managers was trying to tell me something, I made a quick thank you remark and dashed off. I missed an opportunity to have a deeper conversation and possibly came off as rude. I did apologize but the conversation opportunity was still missed.
What I tolerated this week: piling email. i have way way too many now.
My mood this week was: rested after vacation. grateful and still taking it slow.
I forgive myself for: yelling very badly when david lost his phone (which was not lost but on the school bus.). i need to get better at this but in the meantime i need to give myself some (a lot of) grace.
What I love right now: I love how I mostly feel calmer than usual. Mostly.
Weekly Reflection is a year-long project for 2018. You can read more about my projects for 2018 here.
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