September/October Mental Health Challenge

[marni]

my father used to have a mental list of 7 items he tried to do every day. He said it helped keep him sane, balanced and human. the list is below:
1. do something mental
2. do something physical
3. do something spiritual
4. do something you have been putting off
5. do something you want to do.
6. do something for someone else
7. do something for yourself.

It seems to work for me.

marni

[emily_in_nc]

my father used to have a mental list of 7 items he tried to do every day. He said it helped keep him sane, balanced and human. the list is below:
1. do something mental
2. do something physical
3. do something spiritual
4. do something you have been putting off
5. do something you want to do.
6. do something for someone else
7. do something for yourself.

It seems to work for me.

marni

I really like this. Your father is/was very wise!

[Crankin]

Good list.
Give yourselves permission to do something for yourself; no guilt allowed! Banish it.
Ah, it's normal to be worried about a performance evaluation. Nobody "likes" to be evaluated. But, it helps to look at it as an opportunity to improve your skills and set new goals for the year. And use some good stress reduction techniques... deep breathing, take a walk, go for a ride!

[malkin]

My perf. eval isn't really like my performance will be evaluated. Neither of the 2 people doing it really understand what my skills are or even what the point of my job is. The place is a dead end for me, and in many ways, it isn't even much fun anymore.

For me this time around, I'm looking for information about whether I should resign immediately or wait until spring.

+5 Planning to ride tomorrow.

[redrhodie]

Feeling really good from this morning's ride (I'm rating it a +10 because it was perfect)....but, I just ate an eclair, so -5 for that. For lunch I had really healthy soup with kale and butternut squash and loads of other colorful veggies in it, so that's got to count for something, +5. Oh, and I had a GREAT night's sleep! A rarity for me. +5. I'm up!

Good luck, Malkin. I hope work becomes fun again.

[indysteel]

I'm going to yoga tonight, which for me is always a big +10. Even when I have to cut nearly everything else out of my schedule, I try to make it to my mat. Plus, it helps me sleep like a baby, so that's another +5.

So far, the week's going well. I don't feel nearly as crazed as I did last week. I took the kitties to the vet last night (have I shared that we have a new kitten?). They're both doing well. I'm in love with the kitten; she is bringing me much joy at the moment. I can't imagine life without pets. They are my calming influence. So, I'm going to take another +5 for them.

DH and I leave on Saturday for a much needed trip vacation. We're spending five nights in Oregon. Two in Cannon Beach and three in Portland (from there we're doing some hikign). I am so excited about seeing the ocean. It's been a long time since I've walked on a beach.

It's been a long year. In some ways, it was one of the best ever. In other ways, it was one of the hardest. I look forward to a chance to reflect on it with DH on our trip.

[malkin]

+5 I made simple and direct statements in the middle of a $@#^ storm.

+5 I also made playdough with kids.

I liked the playdough better.

[jelee1311]

Indysteele have you been to oregon before?I live in vancouver,wa we are supposed to have great weather this weekend so hopefully it will be sunny for you. Cannon Beach is one of favorite places in Oregon. Lots to do in pdx this weekend,Saturday market, cyclocross,and I think a grand fondo in the gorge. Have fun. Jenn