Unsurprised

I’m currently feeling
Unsurprised.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
Back home, and back to proper food and exercise regimes this week. Got on the scales of doom this morning to see what damage the few days away have caused. I’ve put on 8lb! Hardly surprising seen as though I’ve been having cooked breakfasts every morning, cake in the afternoons, then 3 course meals every night including cocktails and wine! I took my workout gear but didn’t use it at all, opting for sitting on the bed reading instead. However, I have enjoyed the break and the rest and now feel in a good place to pick up again and get back to it. I do wish I could keep things going properly when on holiday, but you’re somewhat stuck with the options on offer.

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?
I didn’t order the undies in the end as the ones I really wanted they don’t do in my size. Typical, but not a bad thing as at least it prevented me spending unnecessarily. There are 10 days left til pay day and I have just over £700 left in my account. I’m aiming to transfer at least £650 of that at the end of the mouth.

My tasks for the day is…
Ringing this morning. Catch up with some admin. Only bed linen to iron so may as well get that out of the way. Bake some cupcakes to take ringing tomorrow. Prep food for the week ahead, getting back to “normal”. Finish reading a different book. Chill out.

What thoughts are holding me back?
Lots of admin to get through. Some passive agressive stuff has been circulated. Not sure it warrants a response from anyone or not yet.

What thought will I practice instead?
There are a team of us who can collectively respond if necessary. Its not all down to one person.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to my style to embody my future self?
Blue jeans and red tshirt. Suitable for ringing and chores. Gibraltar bracelet, birthstones necklace and diamond stud earrings.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to align with my future self’s environment?
Bright, but chilly morning. Brisk walk into town for ringing. Then spend the rest of the day pottering. Baking and decorating cup cakes for tomorrow when the Director of Music will join us before he leaves. He’ll come ringing and down the pub, so we’ve got a card for him, have contributed to his leaving gift, and I’ll bake, which I know he’ll appreciate, as we used to swap bakes on the stairs.

What am I excited to practice and improve?
Patience. Kindness. Compassion. Generosity.

My progress and my blessings
Going to make the most of today and relax as much as possible. Get food planned and prepped fo rthe week ahead. Enjoy some baking which I haven’t done in a long while.

What do I declare myself to be today?
Motivated.

What questions can I ask of myself today?
How can I make the most of this last day? How can I enjoy what I’m doing? How can I be productive?

What words of encouragement, insight, wisdom or humour does my future self have for me today?
I have my day mapped out, as usual. I know what needs to be done and I have slots of time set aside for each activity. Military precision.