Another Week Bites the Dust

Enneagram post coming later today.  I got another book and I want to do a little more reading on my number.  BTW, this won't be earth shatteringly interesting (it'll be all about me and #6), but I wanted to chat about what the Enneagram can offer for self awareness/growth so I need to figure that out a bit more.

Hubby leaves Sunday for the week and I'm trying to build up to starting some FORWARD direction.  Yep, I keep doing this, saying this and falling back.  But I'm going for it AGAIN.

I'll set-up to work on my picture bin organization (productive project and an afternoon time filler).

I have a few "habits" I want to check off each day too.  

I've been indecisive about whether to be super duper strict and do a CHALLENGE or gently attempt to feel better.  Both have merit.  I'm leaning toward the "gently" approach since I can't seem to stick to much lately.  Minimum Baseline per Brooke Castillo.  If you set a bar and don't make it, you have to set the bar lower until you achieve the habit.  Then you can build from there.

Then the question is do I need a stricter structure to my day (i.e. work on picture bins from 2-3:30).  Maybe.  Lots to figure out.  

Where it feels DIFFERENT this time is I'm starting back with life coaching.  That keeps me accountable -- even if it's things we don't talk about.  Somehow I don't want to present as a sloppy mess when I talk to her.  A little pathetic, but I'll take ANYTHING that works at this point.  I also think I've worked out some more "stuff" over this last month too.  I'm ready to FEEL BETTER -- physically and mentally.

Speaking of working stuff out, I'm glad I figured out the plantar fasciitis.  We took the dogs to the lake to swim and the little bit of walking in my non-Hoka shoes was horrible on my heel.  I ordered Hoka hiking boots.  I need the cushioning and the heel lift.  I think I can get this fixed and back to more activity.  PROGRESS.

I'm also so excited to get the fence puppy proofed.  This is a HUGE anxiety source for me that I can't seem to get under control.  THIS simple fix will eliminate the anxiety -- I need to lower my worry levels.  It's also going to be a productive project to work on.  Double win.  Fencing comes next week and we'll install it over the weekend.

Here's a picture of the unsuccessful lake swim.  Duke HATES the water, Monti tolerated it.  Guess we have land dogs.  It was worth a try.  It's a swimming area that many people don't know about.  Totally empty during the week.  Hubby "swam" with them -- the lake temperature is perfect this time of year. 

Stay well.  Later gators.