The Best Part of this Week: the best part of this week was the four day weekend. I needed it and rested for most of it.
I celebrate: taking a plunge, however small.
I am grateful for: a little extra rest this week.
This week, I exercised: I climbed 3 times a week, rode every day for 15 mins and once for 60 minutes, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms and 5 minutes of stretching and 10 minutes of restorative yoga daily. I also did week three of strength class which was 2 hours of strength and 30 minutes of stretching this week.
This week, I said yes to: sending those emails.
I said no to: catching up on email, i am incredibly behind.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): i am making peace with how things are and trying not to worry too much.
Top Goals Review:
Work: did not make a list of all the todos, did not stay on top of email, did somewhat align around FoW.
Personal: did not really continue journaling plan, did start illustration plan, did week in the life documentation, did OLW journaling.
Family: spent time with J, booked painters, encouraged D for M, N found his own project.
My mood this week was: i think i am experiencing real burnout at this point
I am proud of: i am proud of how much i can step away and disengage.
I release: all the guilt I am feeling.
Here’s what I learned this week: it doesn’t have to be this way.
The Best Part of this Week: the best part of this week was hanging out with big boy on Saturday night.
I celebrate: making it through this week, it was quite a lot.
I am grateful for: sunny weather and getting to spend a lot of downtime this weekend.
This week, I exercised: I climbed 3 times a week, rode every day for 15 mins and once for 60 minutes, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms and 5 minutes of stretching and 10 minutes of restorative yoga daily. I also did week three of strength class which was 1 hour and 20 minutes of strength and 20 minutes of stretching this week.
This week, I said yes to: going to work Monday and Tuesday.
I said no to: letting myself get carried away with all that’s going on at work.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): I worked hard all week to hold on to the feeling of grounded-ness and faith in the universe.
Top Goals Review:
Work: went to IO, did not really make a list of all the todos, cleaned email.
Personal: continued journaling plan mostly, started week in the life documentation, did OLW May.
Family: spent time with with J, didn’t book painters but got quotes, did help D with course list, did not find a project for N.
My mood this week was: all over the place
I am proud of: i am proud of how calmly i am able to navigate all this.
I release: all the things I don’t have control over.
Here’s what I learned this week: i get to decide my peace.
The Best Part of this Week: the best part of this week was getting to go to work on Friday briefly and getting to see a few colleagues in person.
I celebrate: my little boy getting his first shot.
I am grateful for: week in the life that I captured all week last week. I took over 1200 photos and it will be painful to review them all but I am really glad I did it.
This week, I exercised: I climbed 4 times a week, rode every day for 10 mins and twice for 30 minutes, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms and 5 minutes of stretching and 10 minutes of restorative yoga daily. I also did week three of strength class which was 1 hour and 20 minutes of strength and 20 minutes of stretching this week. And I did two power flow yoga classes of 10 mins each.
This week, I said yes to: going to the movies with Jake
I said no to: working when work hours are over.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): I am back to feeling serene and having the we will see attitude. i feel grounded in the things that matter to me.
Top Goals Review:
Work: i did have convos with P. didn’t fully figure out next steps but working on it. did a chapter in DYL book.
Personal: started journaling plan, did week in the life.
Family: spent lots of time with J, called some painters, booked real id and got nathaniel’s vaccine!
My mood this week was: better
I am proud of: i am proud of showing up for the people in my life.
I release: all the email piling up in my inbox, I will do a pass tomorrow and then let it go.
Here’s what I learned this week: it is ok to not know what comes next.
The Best Part of this Week: this was a tough week in general but the best part was getting to spend a lot of time outside in the yard.
I celebrate: mother’s day and my sweet family.
I am grateful for: all the people looking out for me. i know it’s nothing to take for granted.
This week, I exercised: I climbed 3 times a week, rode every day for 10 mins and twice for 30 minutes, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms and 5 minutes of stretching and 10 minutes of restorative yoga daily. I also did week two of strength class which was 1 hour and 20 minutes of strength and 20 minutes of stretching this week. And I did two power yoga classes of 20 mins each.
This week, I said yes to: continuing to show up and do what’s needed at work.
I said no to: staying quiet.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): i seem to be going back and forth between serene and anxious but working really hard to be here and be grateful.
Top Goals Review:
Work: i did start to write up team plan and six month plan.
Personal: started art journal plan, do journal – woo hoo!
Family: did not do either of these: find painters, book real id.
My mood this week was: sad
I am proud of: i am proud of who i am and how much i try.
I release: not knowing how things are going to work out, i am letting it go.
Here’s what I learned this week: everything is transient.
The Best Part of this Week: we went climbing in Oakland this week at a gym that was new to me. it was fantastic.
I celebrate: my nephew graduating college this week.
I am grateful for: my family, for all of us being healthy and here and showing up and doing the best we can.
This week, I exercised: I climbed 3 times a week, rode every day for 10 mins and twice for 30 minutes, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms and 5 minutes of stretching and 10 minutes of restorative yoga daily. I also started a new beginner strength class which was 1 hour and 20 minutes of strength and 20 minutes of stretching this week.
This week, I said yes to: being there for my husband.
I said no to: letting my anxiety around work get to me.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): i am feeling serene still for the most part. I have a few nagging worries but I am trying hard for them not to get to me.
Top Goals Review: n/a
My mood this week was: open
I am proud of: i am proud of showing up to life no matter what.
I release: what i can’t make better. i am letting it go.
Here’s what I learned this week: life is short and precious.
The Best Part of this Week: it was really wonderful to get away a little this week.
I celebrate: booking our vacation, even if very last minute
I am grateful for: getting to spend some days over the water. water always centers me.
This week, I exercised: I climbed 3 times a week, rode every day i was home times, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms 5 days a week. And did 50 mins of restorative yoga and 40 mins of stretching.
This week, I said yes to: working even though i didn’t want to.
I said no to: canceling my vacation for work.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): i am feeling grounded and peaceful for now. working on staying in this quiet place.
Top Goals Review: n/a
My mood this week was: calm
I am proud of: i am proud of all the exercise i am doing and how calm it’s making me feel.
I release: the desire to absorb others’ pain. it’s so hard for me when people i love aren’t happy..
Here’s what I learned this week: it’s always always worth going near the water.
The Best Part of this Week: was going climbing in the city.
I celebrate: small victories this week
I am grateful for: people who are going out of their way to help me and look out for me.
This week, I exercised: I climbed 3 times a week, rode seven times, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms 5 days a week. And did 30 mins of yoga and 40 mins of stretching and took a long walk.
This week, I said yes to: going to Djerassi.
I said no to: working on Friday.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): things are still touch and go here but I am working on leaning into love and peace way over anything else.
Top Goals Review: did not get that much done this week :/
Work: did not write up the 3 for L and 3 for D. did finish coaching assessment. did prep for reviews.
Personal: did not really get back to drawing but did journaling.
Family: did not take walks with J. did one thing with N and did not do one thing with D. did not book vacation for April.
My mood this week was: anxious
I am proud of: my climbing.
I release: still in my head too much.
Here’s what I learned this week: that i am struggling but i will be okay.
The Best Part of this Week: The best part of this week was having a 3 (maybe 4-) day weekend.
I celebrate: taking a little downtime
I am grateful for: a conversation i had with a friend at work that helped put my mind at ease
This week, I exercised: I climbed 3 times a week, rode thrice, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms 4 days a week. And did 30 mins of yoga and 40 mins of stretching and 10 mins of cardio.
This week, I said yes to: hosting a social.
I said no to: doing overtime.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): things are still touch and go here but I am working on leaning into love and peace way over anything else.
Top Goals Review: did not get that much done this week :/
Work: did not write up the 3 for L and 3 for D. did not finish coaching assessment. did not prep for reviews.
Personal: did not really get back to drawing and journaling.
Family: did not take walks with J. did one thing with N and did not do one thing with D. did not book vacation for April.
My mood this week was: i’ve still been anxious but i am working on it actively and some days are definitely better than others.
I am proud of: all the exercise i am trying to do. i wish i could say the same about the nutrition too.
I release: i’ve been in my head a lot this week, about work, about my body, about my trip. on and on. i’d like to release all of it.
Here’s what I learned this week: that i might be okay after all.
The Best Part of this Week: The best part of this week was going to the city with Jake and climbing in the gym with so many new routes and then having some delicious food.
I celebrate: big boy getting a summer job.
I am grateful for: our health and some small semblances of “normal” life.
This week, I exercised: I’m climbed 3 times a week, rode twice a week, did 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms 4 days a week. And did yoga and stretching.
This week, I said yes to: cleaning my husband’s office.
I said no to: reading over connecting.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): i am finally starting to feel better. I’ve been trying to be patient with myself and stay in the learning space.
Top Goals Review:
Work: did not write up the 3 for L and 3 for D, did email advocates, did figure out more steps for analyst+pgm. did finish coaching paperwork.
Personal: did not really get back to drawing and journaling. still pondering on this.
Family: took fewer walks with J this week. did one thing with N and did one thing with D. did not book vacation for April.
My mood this week was: finally starting to feel better. anxious about work and still feeling much better than last week.
I am proud of: how hard i’ve been climbing. i am really trying.
I release: i would like to release my worries about work. things will move the way they do and then they will either be okay or not okay, worrying right now will really not help so I would love to release it.
Here’s what I learned this week: that i still have a long way to go.
The Best Part of this Week: Hmm this was a tough week for me. We’ll have to go with the best part being that I was productive.
I celebrate: the taxes being done.
I am grateful for: some solid reading time this weekend.
This week, I exercised: I’m now climbing 3 times a week, riding twice a week, doing 10 mins of core and 10 mins of arms 4 days a week. I also do yoga and stretching.
This week, I said yes to: finishing several things that were on my todo list.
I said no to: working over the weekend.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): i have not been feeling wonderful and I am trying to sit with the why so I can slowly shift my mentality.
Top Goals Review:
Work: did not write up the 3 for L and 3 for D, did not email advocates, did sort of figure out more steps for analyst+pgm. met with Brit. Finished perf (almost).
Personal: did not get back to drawing and journaling. i think i maybe found a book to journal with.
Family: took walks with J. did not really do one thing with either kid. did celebrate N.
My mood this week was: I felt really sad and down all week. Depleted, overwhelmed and like walking through mud.
I am proud of: doing things anyway.
I release: i would like to release all the grief i am giving my own self but i am not sure how to do it.
Here’s what I learned this week: being inside a negative cycle sucks.
The Best Part of this Week: The best part of this week was getting some work done and getting to climb again.
I celebrate: doing a lot of cleaning up this weekend.
I am grateful for: my sore muscles from all the climbing.
This week, I exercised: i’ve continued to do a lot of exercise.
This week, I said yes to: powering through perf.
I said no to: giving myself a hard time about the food.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): i’ve been trying to take care of myself and see what i can do to give myself more grace and love.
Top Goals Review:
Work: did not write up the 3 for L and 3 for D, did sort out advocates, talked to R, and talked to A, figured out next steps for analyst+pgm.
Personal: i did some drawing and journaling but not as much as i would have wished, and i did bike to 30 mins.
Family: took walks with J. did one thing with N and did one thing with D.
My mood this week was: i ended up starting last week with a lot of energy and ended it fully depleted. so i didn’t write last week. but this week was better. so taking it one step at a time.
I am proud of: taking care of myself.
I release: that i didn’t get all my exercise done this week.
Here’s what I learned this week: i really do need to journal more, i still feel pretty discombobulated.
The Best Part of this Week: The best part of this week was taking a little time to get away with my boys.
I celebrate: just feeling content at the moment.
I am grateful for: my new admin who’s helping me have lunch everyday and helping me stay more sane in general.
This week, I exercised: I did so much exercise this week! 40 mins of core exercises, 40 mins of arms exercises, 60 minutes on the bike, 20 minutes of yoga, 20 minutes of stretching, and 3 hours of hiking/walking and I went climbing!
This week, I said yes to: taking a short vacation.
I said no to: still not drawing and journaling unfortunately.
I honored my values (love, learn, peace, service, gratitude): taking a vacation is a step closer to honoring all of my values.
Top Goals Review:
Work: made it through nbu review.
Personal: did not really get back to drawing and journaling
Family: took walks with J. did one thing with N and D.
My mood this week was: a bit rushed since i only had two and a half working days.
I am proud of: taking time off when it’s so hard for me to do so.
I release: that i didn’t get all my exercise done this week.
Here’s what I learned this week: i really need to remember to spend my energy and time on what matters most.
