Healthy Pony the New Year

[Safflower]

I can not find the motivation to practice Gaelic. So much school...

[Miniature Sheep]

Today's been a bit better, still on edge about a lot of things but it's more manageable. I slept quite well last night, although that's a bit difficult to track in terms of progress, should probably keep a little sleep journal in my diary, along with the notes on everything else. For some reason I've been having a lot of stressful dreams, which grinds my gears a bit because it hardly sets you up for the day. :/
I got some guitar practice in first thing this morning and attended to the violin after taking care of everything else that needed doing during the day, although I couldn't stick that for too long because it was murder on my shoulder. On the plus side, my bowing technique is improving, so there's less awkward noises from hitting strings that I'm not meant to and the shrillness of the strings seems to have calmed down a bit.
Currently rewarding myself for that effort by curling up under a fluffy blanket with some chillout music.
Haven't really done much in terms of trying out new food so far this week; there are things in the freezer but I haven't been motivated to give them a go yet. I tried a different type of rice with my mackerel and veg for lunch which was alright (albeit a bit of a cop-out), kind of a Mexican style thing with some kidney beans in it, not as spicy as I expected but still very good.
My Snapp Happy band turned up as well, not a moment too soon. So far it's proven helpful, I twanged it more than a few times during violin practice to keep The Paranoia at bay and reframe my thoughts in a more constructive fashion. It's not all that visible but I opted for a rainbow-coloured one with little unicorns on it, so it feels a bit more like something fun and positive than cold, clinical therapy-type stuff.

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Rockin' it like a boss if I do say so myself! ;D
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And tomorrow is another day. I am not going to let an irritating thing like anxiety derail my goals!!!

[aquamarinemolly]

HiHi! Although I'm not a member of this healthy pony challenge (just a former participant), hope it's okay that I'm chiming in to say HELL YES you've got this! 

I just read a great column (more about professional success than personal) but it was incredibly helpful to me and so I wanted to share the motivation potion with you all <3

https://www.thecut.com/2018/02/ask-polly-my-job-is-making-me-sick-and-miserable.html?utm_campaign=Ask-Polly-2018-02-07&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_term=Subscription-List-Subscription-List---Ask-Polly

[Crowning_Glory13]

Thanks for stopping by:) I am so not keeping up.just so much to do. So it's a knitting dash to get projects finished. Not being diligent is setting me back. So my focus is knitting and some working out I have a play starting in a few weeks.

[Dreamer]

Finished my essay's body draft and some art that has been lingering around unfinished for enough time. I should get back to exercising next week tho

[Safflower]

Hopefully I can get back to Gaelic this weekend, but I have to work on my history project, writing notes about a book, an essay for english, and 2 other things! I have been doing lots of art lately, so that's something. I will do my Gaelic this weekend though!! I really need to!

[Miniature Sheep]

Well, I started keeping a sleep journal in my diary and that's mostly swearing (so not making great progress there), still having all the trouble under the sun with anxiety despite trying beyond belief to get it under control and among all this, I have another job interview on Monday which is technically a good thing, but my nerves are making it feel like a matter of life-and-death that's inevitably bound to go wrong, despite making plenty of effort to prepare.
Still keeping active at least... haven't really succeeded in trying out any different food this week because nothing actually interests me at the moment and it's kind of stressful trying to make decisions about what to try, so I may adjust that goal to "Don't literally get the same stuff in every single week".
Haven't done much music-wise either.
I'll treat next week as a clean slate and maybe when my head's a bit clearer, draw up a list of unnecessary causes of stress to trim from my day and also relaxing things to make into habits.

*anyway that's quite enough grumbling*

[Crowning_Glory13]

I am with you on a stress full week. Still holding 2 jobs in case I loose both or only can keep part time. Our car is now going to need $2000.00 In repairs, so no buying anything. Did not use my time this week very well, so I am lacking  in all my projects. We might be moving again, in July or sooner, so that ways heavy. We found a kitten out in the snow, and the integration to our 3 cats and a dog is a bit rough. Now we have 5 pets, so its a bit over whelming. The play starting in march is looming as i will have very little time. A mom is not allowing me to teach, so I just sit and listen to a kid practice for an hour. It's just frustrating. My student who started in October knows more than this kid who is in 3 years playing. Tried to explain the lack of knowledge her kid has and it will improve her skills, but if she is not playing the piano for the entire hour she thinks it's a waste. It's those moments of I don't tell you how to do your job....sigh. got it all out.

This unknown thing needs to fix itself.

Feburary is a short month, so make the best right...ok I need a positive. It finnaly snowed like 10inches in my area. I love snow, and was seeing too much dirt this winter...so yeah:D snow:D

[Pokeyonekenobie]

I haven't been able to paint as much as I'd have liked over the last month because my sister had surgery so my mom went to stay with her and my mom's super needy dog won't let me alone in a room without whining at me the whole time.  But she's supposed to be home on Sunday so hopefully I'll be able to jump back in and get caught up to where I want to be.  And I decided to buy a knee brace and today I got out my roller blades (which I haven't used in years) and skated around our garage since my mom's car wasn't in it.  I wish I'd thought of that when she left a few weeks ago but the thought only came to me last night.  Maybe I can convince her to move the car out of the garage sometimes so I can blade on the only flat paved surface we have.  Our driveway is super steep so I don't dare blade on it.  I'd roll into the field across the street (assuming I could even stay up on my feet the whole way down)

[Crowning_Glory13]

I miss blading..sigh gravel roads:)

[Crowning_Glory13]

Whew here is to a busy week for me:)

[Crowning_Glory13]

Hmmm getting quiet here. My week is rough, and yeah it's only the beginning.

So let's get some positive chatter going with a challenge.
1. Your post here has to say challenge at the beginning.
2. You need to pm me your address with challenge accepted

Here is the Challenge.
Look at your goals from the beginning. Rate how you are doing from 1-5. Be honest and be nice to yourself. If you complete the challenge, pm me. I want to send you a little pick me up:) very small so international participants can join in.

Challenge.
Knitting for me started out about a 5 and it's now a 3. Gotta work on it.
Piano was at a 4 since I was doing better than the last round, but it is now a 1. I really haven't done much.
Working out is a 3. I have not done much, but I do keep things in mind.

I know I have more goals, but those are my mane ones:) I see I need some improving, but I don't feel I am doing as bad as I thought I was doing.

[tulagirl]

I really have not been able to keep up with any of my goals due to issues going on with family, health issues and a whole mess lot of stuff.  I thought when I joined I would be able to do things, but even typing on the thread is hard for me write now.  So, I would have to say that for the challenge I would decline.  It didn't work out well for me and, I am not thinking at this time I can reach my goals I had set.  I really need to see some more specialists and concentrate on getting the proper diagnosis and then work towards my treatment plan.  Maybe it will be medications or Physical Therapy.  Maybe even some surgery too.  It is taking me forever to get appointments and sometimes R2 can't drive me and, I have to start all over again.  I just absolutely can't do much.  So I admit that I am just not doing well participation wise and probably won't.  I got some very bad news health wise last Monday and life has been a bit rough for me ever since.  So, now my goals just don't seem important to me anymore.  Sorry Crowning Glory.
It is my hope that others will do far better and reach your goals. I will be cheering you on in my heart.
The good news is my house manager has returned.  She had quit for a higher paying job and now she is back since that job was not so good.  I missed her a lot and having her back has helped lift my spirits a great deal.  She is just so nice and helpful.

[Crowning_Glory13]

Tulagirl, you try and have the heart, and that in itself is an amazing goal:) even if that was not your design. You took the time to evaluate your life, choices, and you stuck to the most important part of this journey. That is you. This is all about us doing our best and adjusting goals to fit our needs. In actuality you are doing a wonderful job. It's not about reaching those goals, but working on you. I see lists of positives from you in this round, and you should hold your head up high and be proud:). I am proud of you. May things start to turn positively with your health. My prayers are always with you:)

[glitterball]

Sorry for not posting - been so busy...

updates:

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House sale fell through  - felt a bit WTF about it all as I had PLANS this spring to find a new house... 

Chatted to other estate agents - so tedious, but hey....

Current estate agents have lined up 2 buyer visits for tomorrow + Saturday - yay POSITIVE!

Lots of travelling over the past few days to visit relatives - naughty food - ALL THE CHEESE AND CURRY    *pats wobbly tummy*

Re-joined my old gym + had my first session this morning! Everyone so welcoming. Worked hard but tried not to push myself too much as I need to ease myself in. So far not stiff (just give it time...) but I am wheezy and have a sore throat  BOOOO!!! I won't let this stop me!

Hormones are doing their stuff after a week of cramps (and too much chocolate munching) Nothing quite like a gym session to shake the last dregs out of you (sorry, TMI!) but no more cramps yaaay!

Back to wholesome eating this week after all that rich stuff... will stir-fry some chicken + pak choi + veggies tonight 

Weather is miserable in the UK at the moment - cold, grey, drizzle. Come on Spring, we need sunshine to cheer us up!!