I’ve mentioned previously that I’m not much of a journal writer or list maker—except possibly when packing. What I personally love about this link-up is that it helps me take stock of the many different aspects of wellness and provides a brief record of what my wellness has looked like over the past month. While this list isn’t exhaustive, it offers a well-rounded snapshot of my efforts to stay active and healthy. Below are my key areas of wellness this past month.
CREATIVE
✔ Interviewed for the Women Living Well After 50 podcast (airs March 21)
✔ Wrote and published three blog posts
✔ Experimented with creative menu planning, balancing health, taste, budget, and supporting Canadian products (root vegetables, anyone?)
NUTRITIONAL
✔ Extensive reading on ultra-processed foods (UPFs)
✔ Eliminated UPFs from my diet (at least to the best of my knowledge)
✔ Practiced mindfulness in grocery shopping and meal planning
✔ Chose healthier snacks for social gatherings
✔ Managed to eat well on holiday—avoiding UPFs while still enjoying wonderful cultural meals
PHYSICAL
✔ Daily stretch, strength, and cardio
✔ Walking group twice a week
✔ Two massage therapy sessions
✔ Annual eye exam
✔ Lots of walking while on holiday
SOCIAL
✔ Lunch-Theatre Date with Deb
✔ Ladies’ Night Out theatre
✔ Walking group (see above)
✔ Engaged in two book clubs (one local, one online)
✔ Annual Super Bowl gathering
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COMMUNITY
✔ Weekly visits to a senior in a care home
✔ Daily wellness check-in with WLWA50
✔ Ambassador for Home Exchange
RELATIONSHIP
✔ Daily walks (often to coffee!) with Richard
✔ Teamed up with Rich for daily Wordle challenges
✔ Valentine’s brunch out
✔ Daily phone call with my mom
✔ Regular contact with family and friends
CULTURAL
✔ Trip planning
✔ Two-week trip to Montreal and Quebec (where Richard and I decided to spend our vacation dollars exploring our own vast country)
INTELLECTUAL
✔ Lots of reading
✔ Completed One Hundred Years of Solitude—and managed to keep track of all 71+ characters
✔ Engaged in book club discussions (see above)
✔ Staying informed on politics (without losing my soul) and making conscious choices that align with my values when I shop
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