Happy Monday My Friends.
As we start a new week, taking a few moments to reflect on this past week is always a good habit.
Not all weeks flow as expected, I know I have felt like I have been on autopilot for some of it. I still have all the family here, and we are taking time to have fun days out, create new memories, see the sights and enjoy their company, which really is a welcome distraction, and then I feel terribly guilty for leaving Belle home alone. Logically I know it has to be done, it will help us all move on and establish new routines, but that also leaves me feeling guilty that I am moving on and then the memories come flooding in and then the tears flow and the damm of guilt opens, and then the cycle repeats, but each day is a day closer to healing and "Keep on Keeping on!"
With the expected arrival of Hurricane Hillary this past weekend, like many of you, I got prepared, I secured all the garden furniture and plants, so they would be safe, I made a meal plan and we planned for an indoor day playing board games, watching some TV, reading and even went for a walk and a swim in the early morning rain, which felt amazing!.
I admit that the not knowing what to expect left a sense of unease, but here we are on Monday, the storm has passed and we are starting a new week, putting it behind us and moving forward. We just Keep on Keeping on!
We have many day's like this on plan, unexpected events, life events, weather interruptions etc. all which throw us off course, but just like the storm it passes and tomorrow is always a new day. We again just "Keep on, Keeping on!"
Learning from our experiences, helps us manage change on our wellness journey, and this helps lead to long-term success.
This month, we have been exploring techniques that highlight the power of pausing and reflecting on the journey.
So far this month we have practiced the following:
- "5, 4, 3, 2, 1", - Using our 5 senses to calm down and be present.
- "Wanting vs Liking" - A technique that helps us decide between the foods we like vs the foods we want in the moment that we may not even like or enjoy.
- "Awe Walk" - Taking time to notice our surroundings, being present, and slowing down enough to appreciate the awe and wonder in simple things and surroundings.
This week we will look at our sleep patterns, and practice the "20 minute rule", which over time can help us adjust from restless nights, longing to get off to sleep, to being able to sleep longer and wake up less often. A healthy amount of sleep for adults is between 7-9 hours, are you getting enough ZZZ's?.
Check out this article by the sleep foundation.org on Sleep Hygiene:
We will wrap up August next week with the "Wait 5 technique" which helps us create awareness when it comes to emotional eating.
If you have loved these techniques, then you can listen to these and so many more on your WW app.
Here is how to locate them. Go to Menu, then select Audio Coaching and scroll through so many offerings, all which are designed to support you as you navigate your personal journey to health and wellness.
I do hope you will join us all this week, I know Summer is coming to an end, schools are going back and life is getting busy, but making time for yourself, should always at the top of your priority list, you are worth it.
Thank you all for your support at our workshops, without you being there, we won't be able to bring the workshops back to life.
Can't wait to see you all, in the meantime "Keep on, Keeping on!"
Much love always
Coach Debbie xoxoxoxo
Here is my Weekly Workshop schedule
Temple Emanu-El Del Cerro
6299 Capri Drive, San Diego 92120
Wednesday - 9:30 AM
Point Loma Assembly Hall
3035 Talbot St, San Diego, CA 92106
Friday - 9:00 AM
BONITA - Sweetwater Community Church
5305 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita, CA 91902
Saturday - 8:00 AM
Saturday - 9:30 AM
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