Delighted

I’m currently feeling
Delighted.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
We scored the peal yesterday, despite the people I thought would go wrong, going wrong. I was pretty relaxed all the way through and just sidled up to the organiser afterwards, who knew I was approaching a target, and said “that was it” He smiled and congratulated me, as did one of the other ringers who was in the previous day’s peal, so knew the significance. Before we started ringing, C took great care to wrap my sore fingers in plasters and micropore so they didn’t get any worse. We got home and did a quick blast of tidying before E, M&E and V arrived. Little E was in a talkative mood then sat with grandad to watch the fireworks on his phone again. She seems quite fascinated by it. We had supper and shortly after they left because it was Little E’s bedtime. C and I then tidied up again and flopped on the sofa. A good day.

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 clothes or accessory purchases at all this month.

My tasks for the day is…
Sunday service ringing. Ironing. A couple of bits of admin and maybe start some Wealth research ready for my WOTY for 2024. Last JWW of the year later on. Text Happy New Year messages to R and the family.

What thoughts are holding me back? 
Summoning up the enthusiasm for doing the admin tasks. Several of them are really short, quick emails to send. I even have the text already written. Just need to send them. Some require more effort and preparation.

What thought will I practice instead?
Need to get them done. Need to start the new year focussed and ready for what’s going to be a busy period. Need to do the research on my retirement options and future wealth so I can start planning towards my new EG of early retirement by 55! It’s only just over 3 years away.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to my style to embody my future self?
Dark jeans, purple and lilac bamboo active wear top. Gibraltar bracelet, V necklace and peridot and amethyst earrings. Good for ringing and less chub hangover these days.

What can I remove, elevate, upgrade or add to align with my future self’s environment?
The lounge floor and some surfaces were tidied up for yesterdays visit and it does make the lounge look much bigger. There’ll be more room for me to workout in. Less stress looking at all the toot. Let’s see how long we can keep it like that.

What am I excited to practice and improve?
Been looking at people’s updates on the JWW facebook group and there are so many inspiring stories. I already know my body shape is changing and I’m looking forward to seeing more progress this year. One lady has just posted a photo of her and she has the exact physique I’m after. I do realise I may not quite get to where she is, but I’m going to give it a damn good go.

My progress and my blessings
I’m rather pleasantly surprised the bathroom scales have hardly varied at all over this time. I’ve gone up one lb one day but down again the next. We haven’t been silly and over indulged.

What do I declare myself to be today?
Happy.

What questions can I ask of myself today?
How can I take today as a day of rest, relaxation, thought, consideration, activity and determination?

What words of encouragement, insight, wisdom or humour does my future self have for me today?
Have today and tomorrow before heading back to work on Tuesday. Opportunities for planning, prepping, researching and learning.