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Post by jasimons on Dec 16, 2018 11:32:33 GMT
This round began November 29 and will end January 9. If you ‘d like to join us, respond on today’s thread with your board name/first name and your goal for this round. The hostess will add you to the challengers list the following day. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Challengers:
bmazzo/Beverly - to do the very best that I can every day
cathygeha/Cathy - healthy meals in moderation
cherryt38/Cherry - to concentrate on eating mindfully and healthfully
jalibmu/Jan - focus on good health guidelines
jasimons/Judy - self care - examples: noting the positive, mindful eating meals
pamthomas46/Pam - continue to strive for blue days
Hostess Schedule:
November 29 - December 5 Pam
December 6 - December 12 Cathy
December 13 - December 19 Judy
December 20 - December 26 Jan
December 27 - January 2 Cherry
January 3 - January 9 Beverly
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Post by jasimons on Dec 16, 2018 11:40:52 GMT
From magazine article;
Winter mood lifters
7 - 10 (of 10)
7 - Make friends with winter workouts. Go outdoors - researchers have found people who get physical activity outdoors enjoy it more
(do you exercise outdoors in winter?)
8 - Use your senses - noticing sights, sounds and smells of the season can help you appreciate their beauty. Purposley thinking about the pleasing aspects of the season helps with feeling gratitude and appreciation.
(Seems like another way to be mindful - are there any times in the winter/holiday season that you do specifically take time to be mindful and remember moments?)
9 - Walk the happy walk - In one study, people who walked as if unhapppy (lack of energy and engagement) ended up feeling sadder. Instead, walk with an upright torso and swing arms.
(what do you think?)
10 - Flash a smile - smiling actually spurs a chemical reaction in the brain. Even forcing a smile does the same thing.
(What do you think?)
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Post by cherryt38 on Dec 16, 2018 12:21:48 GMT
7. I used to walk/run in the winter on warmer sunny days when there was little wind. I haven't been doing much lately either indoors or out.
8. I guess around Christmas time I notice the sights, sounds, and smells the most. I do rather enjoy a blizzard sometimes, as long as I can be inside looking out. I also enjoy a sunny winter day when there is snow on the ground too, although being out in it depends on the temperature.
9. When I do walk I walk as briskly as I can - at least as well as my knees will let me.
10. I do have a tendency to smile a lot. It makes me feel good.
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Post by cathygeha on Dec 16, 2018 14:15:44 GMT
7 - Make friends with winter workouts. Go outdoors - researchers have found people who get physical activity outdoors enjoy it more (do you exercise outdoors in winter?) Need to make friends with ANY workout...I will...again...but...not sure when
8 - Use your senses - noticing sights, sounds and smells of the season can help you appreciate their beauty. Purposley thinking about the pleasing aspects of the season helps with feeling gratitude and appreciation. (Seems like another way to be mindful - are there any times in the winter/holiday season that you do specifically take time to be mindful and remember moments?) I like remembering Christmases past and being thankful. I also will enjoy being with friends on Wednesday.
9 - Walk the happy walk - In one study, people who walked as if unhapppy (lack of energy and engagement) ended up feeling sadder. Instead, walk with an upright torso and swing arms. (what do you think?) I wonder if this is easier if mindful OR if wearing headphones and listening to happy music? I usually have one eye on the ground...in case...a snake
10 - Flash a smile - smiling actually spurs a chemical reaction in the brain. Even forcing a smile does the same thing. (What do you think?) There are times and places a smile is okay...other times and places...not so much. I do enjoy a chuckle and sometimes the internet will provide it. Otherwise...every Wednesday a smile or more are assured when with friends.
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Post by jasimons on Dec 16, 2018 18:30:06 GMT
7 - outdoor workouts. I admit I don't do much of any kind of workouts, but if the weather is cooperative, walking outdoors (likely with one of the dogs) is something I do admit would be enjoyable. And I do think it would lift my spirits.
8 - Senses - this seems like an aspect of mindfulness, paying attention to all aspects of a situaion and the article mentioned the connection to gratitude and appreciation. The holidays do seem to have a lot of connections to scents - a fresh christmas tree, baking special items, sounds of a full house of family (remembering most of these from childhood).
9 - Walking - If I walk, it is always with one of the dogs, so I'm also paying attention to them, watching what is happening around us. I think almost everyone I see walking has headphones. While I don't worry about snakes (Cathy -yike...I don't like snakes!), I do worry that listening to music or other things would take my attention off surroundings and awareness of people and traffic. Seems dangerous to me.
10 - smiling. On the job, I do my best to be cheerful for the students. I can't say I always have a smile on my face, but do my best. Outside of that, yes, try to be cheerful & upbeat in interactions where appropriate. As Cathy pointed out, there certainly are situations where a smile is not the appropriate expression.
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Post by bmazzo on Dec 16, 2018 21:56:08 GMT
I am soooo lacking in my workouts, I do so little exercise!! I do walk the dog occasionally, I have even got lax about my walking, which I very much enjoy.
I love the smells of Christmas, the fur trees, the cooking & everything else associated with it.
I try to smile often.
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Post by pamthomas46 on Dec 17, 2018 1:40:34 GMT
Focus on walking outside especially when walking across campus to Dr appts. Not when there’s snow though. No outside activities related to snow.
Walking is as fast as I can which is a good thing, but not nearly as fast as I used to walk. I don’t think about swinging my arms. Usually just focus on keeping up with dh and watching where we’re walking.
The variety of church activities during advent and Christmas make me remember other years. The activities include a variety of senses. Of course decorating the tree with ornaments from many past Christmases leads to many memories as well. Smells and tastes of favorite foods add to the memories too.
I love to smile to one and all. Hope that makes sense.
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