Inquisitive

I’m currently feeling
Inquisitive.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
This week’s Zoe challenge to improvegut health is to introduce 3 new fruits into my diet. From the list they offered, I already eat one on a regular basis and 2 semi-regularly, so it was hard to pick 3 completely new ones. In the end I chose the 2 I eat semi regularly on the grounds I could eat them more regularly than I do. The other one I chose on the basis it’s easier to find, and comes in a drink form as well. All 3 will be easy to get. It will be interesting how the challenge progresses.

My extraordinary goal for the year is…
To be financially savvy again. Planning for early retirement by getting back on track with understanding my savings, investments and pensions.

What result will I produce this month?
No spending on frivolous one-offs, clothes or accessories.

My tasks for the day is…
Throwing teddy bears off the top of the tower today. Looks like good weather for it so far. Not sure how we’re going to split the roles just yet but guess the boys will be at the top and the girls at the bottom. Not sure who’s going to be doing more of the pulling. Top or bottom. Then we have a management committee meeting. I do find these so much nore tedious then they used to be. The CC meetings are more fun!

What thoughts are holding me back?
People at the management committee who get in a strop if they don’t get their own way. Forced discussion with people who don’t know, have no opinion, or don’t care. Not being able to sit where I want with who I want because they prefer to mix everyone up.

What thought will I practice instead?
My role at this is now very minor. I don’t have to be involved and can sit on the sidelines if I want to. I don’t have to let my previous experience and knowledge come through for those who don’t appreciate it.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to my style to embody my future self?
Black jeans and White patterned tshirt. Got to be comfortable for hauling teddies. Gibraltar bracelet, birthstones necklace and diamond stud earrings. Nothing too dangly or fussy that will get in the way.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to align with my future self’s environment?
Doing my bit for the church community with the teddy bear drop. They would not be able to do it at all if it wasn’t for us setting it all up and managing it. They wouldn’t know where to start.

What am I excited to practice and improve?
Grace. Self-restraint. Inclusiveness. Listening.

My progress and my blessings
I powered through a killer cardio set yesterday. Did both rounds all the way, except missing out the 2nd set of burpees. Heart rate elevated to 163 BPM over a period of 26mins. plus 20mins at ‘vigourous”. I really pushed myself but felt amazing afterwards. Got on the scales this morning and lost 2lbs over the last 24hrs! Very exciting.

What do I declare myself to be today?
Of service.

What questions can I ask of myself today?
How will I ensure we all stay safe with the teddy bear drop and enjoy it? How will I get my gut health food challenge foods in today? How can I ensure I don’t get annoyed during this afternoon’s meeting?

What words of encouragement, insight, wisdom or humour does my future self have for me today?
Spend time chilling out this morning. Get a healthy lunch in. Sit quietly and observe.