We’ve all made them…we’ve all broken them. Here we are on January 15, so this is a check in. Did YOU make any New Year’s resolutions for 2025, and if so, are you sticking with them?
One of my “casual promises” is to take better care of myself – physically and mentally. Here’s a little Wellness Wednesday check in on my progress for doing just that.
I have exercised every day so far in 2025. THAT is a pretty big accomplishment for me – especially because I sneezed hard the other day and tweaked my back. This is what happens when you get old! Normally an injury would side-line me, but because of the things I’ve learned from FASTer Way To Fat Loss – not THIS time silly injury! Day one I decided to (gingerly) hop on the treadmill and walk instead of doing the FW workout for that day. That slow, intentional walk helped me loosen up and feel a bit better. Today was “Total Body Strength” and I decided I’d try that workout, but be smart about it. May times I did body weight only instead of adding weights. I went slower than the trainers on the video did, but I got through the whole thing, feel better than I did before, and no additional injury to the back. I call that a win!
Mentally I’m taking more “self-care” time. Keep in mind that self-care is different for everyone. Personally I enjoy knitting, DIY home manicures, reading, and watching a series (currently watching Yellowstone). Spending time with family and friends is definitely self-care for me, as is cooking and meal prep. (Finding some of Avery’s gingersnap cookies hidden in the fridge was self-care this week – ha ha) Some (or all…I’m not judging) of these things might sound horrific to you – and that is 100% OK! Find out what activities “heal” your body and mind and invest a little more time in those for YOUR self-care.
So, on that note – take some time to define YOUR self-care and take the time to do them! If you lost track of your resolutions (or casual promises) maybe give yourself some grace and remember that TODAY is a great day to recommit and get back to those goals. Progress over perfection, as I’ve learned from FASTer Way! Thanks for reading, and remember…
It’s never too late. YOU can change your routine, your interests, your career, your focus, your circle. YOU can change. Don’t stay stuck. Do better.
The Neverending Lori 