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Post by jasimons on Sept 16, 2024 3:08:56 GMT
This round of 7 in 7 starts on September 16 and runs through October 20.
Challengers:
Judy —Variety of vegetables
Holly — Maintain Lifetime at Goal Status
Cathy — Track everything every day
Jan — Adding more fruits and veggies into my meals, smarter after work snacking
Bev —Take good care of myself
Hosts:
September 16 through September 22 — Judy
September 23 through September 29 — Holly
September 30 through October 6 —Cathy
October 7 through October 13 —Jan
October 14 through October 20 — Bev
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Post by jasimons on Sept 16, 2024 3:09:54 GMT
www.livestrong.com/article/13721470-reset-resolutions-for-fall/Do Your Resolutions Need a Fall Reset? Article introduction: "What is it about fall that makes us feel like taking stock and starting over? "Human beings are part of the natural world and are deeply influenced by the cycles of nature," says Steven Ross, yoga, meditation and mindfulness teacher... "Fall is a time for shedding the old ways and turning inwards to our awareness," Ross says. "Your own shedding could be old habits, cravings, behaviors and even lifelong patterns." So if you're ready for a fall reset, follow these five steps." There's more information about each point in the article (link is at the top of this post) 1. Check in on Your Resolutions "...fall is a great time to check on your goals, see how they're coming along and change course as needed." 2. Set Small Goals "Break your resolution down into mini tasks." 3. Try Something New "Another reason fall is a good time to set resolutions in motion is that so many things start this time of year: gym classes, courses at local colleges, clubs and even cultural event calendars." 4. Add Mindfulness to Your List "...reflecting and writing about your aspirations and goals...what habits you want to change and what behaviors can be improved." ""Write and print a vision statement of what you want to become..." 5. Make It Stick "...tending to them on a daily basis until they become engrained in your routine." Is fall a time of year you think of taking stock and starting over? Would you consider making fall resolutions? Comments or thoughts on resolutions in general or about the article? Chat about anything you'd like.
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 16, 2024 9:29:02 GMT
Judy - Thank you for keeping the thread going! Great topic for me today!
Is fall a time of year you think of taking stock and starting over? * Not necessarily starting over but perhaps returning to some previously positive and successful routines is in order!
Would you consider making fall resolutions? * Hmm...perhaps...need to ponder what small daily change I might be willing to commit to |
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Post by jasimons on Sept 16, 2024 10:42:23 GMT
The last one seems to be the hardest one. Making changes stick is the tough one for me.
I guess that means I'm not really ready to make the change, or it doesn't mean enough to me?
As to adding mindfulness, writing or making a vision board, I'd enjoy that (often make lists), yet again, I'm not sure it's ever pushed me.
I've mentioned before that fall and the start of the school year (especially when I was working for the school district) was like a new year for me, as much or more than January 1, so the idea of a fall change or resolution doesn't seem unusual to me.
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Post by Holly Gail on Sept 16, 2024 12:14:18 GMT
Sunday school started last week, so if the "beginning of school" is (for all intents and purposes) the "beginning of fall," I guess fall has arrived, but somehow the weather hasn't effected me that way, at least not yet. The leaves on the trees are the same color they were a few weeks ago when the temperatures were in the 90s, just to make one observation (yesterday's high was in the very low 70s as will today's). It doesn't feel like fall. Moreover, I don't make "resolutions." I'm not sure I ever did. However, I do stick to things like eating plans; since joining WW in 2009, I've been conscious of what I eat, and since finding SFT in the middle of 2010, I've learned a completely different way of eating. I learned the basics and still stick to them. I have very rarely binged in my life, and in the last 14 years I think I binged a total of one time (yes, on Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies, 2 servings per box, which is why I banned them from my house). Mindfulness is something else I've learned about, and invoke it much more (not always, but a lot).
Interesting article, Jan. Thanks for posting the URL.
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Post by bmazzo on Sept 16, 2024 21:14:46 GMT
Fall seems to be a time for "new beginnings". I think it is because we tend to think more as the weather gets cooler. Maybe more time inside the house & we want to make our home comfortable for the coming cold months?
As a recent widow, I am having to start a lot of things over. I have never lived alone before in my life. It is very different. Of course, DH was in the hospital so many times ove the last couple of years, that I had a taste of being alone. He was so ill for such a long time, that I grew accustomed to making most of the decisions on my own.
I sometimes (too often), make bad decisions when it comes to food, but I always try to rein it in as soon as possible.
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