Welcome back everyone to my participation in the Wednesday Wellbeing Club. Just wanted to let everyone know again that I'm alive and thriving this fourth week of October. Only about three weeks left in our wellbeing intiative. I want to share with you my progress in Week 11. I've been feeling better this week in my body and spirit.
The Wellbeing Club is hosted by 
By adopting the Club's Rule of Fives as my guideline, I was then able to tailor it to fit my health agenda. The ability to create my own Rules and work within the Club's framework is easy. That way, I'll be able to fully maintain my wellbeing plan.
Here is my Rule of FOURS for each week:
- Lose 2 lbs.;
- Enjoy 4 x 30-minute sessions of physical activity (either indoors or outdoors);
- Eat 4 x (1/2 cup combined) - portions of fruit and vegetables each day;
- Get 4 nights x 8 hours sleep.
- Carve out 4 x 30-minute sessions offline either with family or self-indulgence quiet time.
WHEN THINGS GO WRONG
Over the past few week, I've had to return to revisit 
Let's see how well I did in Week 11:
| Activity | Goal | Week 11 | To Date | On Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | -2 lbs. week | -.5 | -7.75 | -8.25 lbs. lost. slight movement in positive direction |
| Physical Activity | 4 (sessions; 30 min. each)/week | 3 | no strenuous exercise; only light walking | |
| Eating | 4 x (1/2 cups each; fruits/veggies) per day | 4 | on target | |
| Wellness in Sleep | 4 nights x 8 hrs. | 4 | on target | |
| Offline Wellness | 4 events | 4 | Took 3 days offline |
Wellness: Taking Time For Self Care
I restarted three offline projects recently. I had previously placed them on the back burner for over a year. This week, I decided to take another look and tackle them. However, after a day of mulling over exactly what I wanted to do in the timeframe I allotted for these projects, I realized I couldn't complete all of them. I didn't have the tools or resources.
Relying on family members sometimes is a bit frustrating for me. I realize that not everyone works at my pace. Besides, I had to realize too that what's important to me is not always at the forefront of others. They have their own agenda to tend to.
I had to rely on the advice in order to assess the situation and decide which direction I wanted to go with a project. A couple projects I abandoned and placed on my 2022 list. I decided that if I couldn't figure out my end goal, then I'd table it until I got a clearer strategy. In the past, I've started projects only to abandon them.
I'm trying to become better at the planning stage so I won't be left with unfinished projects that looks like a total disaster than when I started.
Also, I needed to take some time for myself on another matter that's been tugging at me for quite some time. Over the years, I've amassed a small library of research materials that has now threatened to overrun my available storage space. I wanted to see if I was still passionate about my quest to become a professional genealogist.
Having a lifelong dream heading down one path is admirable. I spent over twenty years pursuing and collecting material for my family history. However, I was a bit disheartened when I realized I no longer wanted to pursue my dream of becoming a professional genealogist. That moment was my epiphany.
At this stage in my life, I realize I no longer have the energy nor desire to devote my time to this area of research. I decided to train my children and pass it on to them to carry forward for the family. I realized that at certain stages of your life, your interests change in what you're passionate about pursuing.
Taking care of myself mentally and physically is my primary concern and goal.
See you next Wednesday everyone for Week 12 of the Wellbeing Club. If you are participating in any lifestyle change program, I'd love to hear what you are doing or your program that works well for you.
WEDNESDAY WELLBEING CLUB JOURNEY
| Week 1: | Week 7 |
| Week 2: | Week 8 |
| Week 3: | Week 9 |
| Week 4: | Week 10 |
| Week 5: | |
| Week 6 |
Happy rest of the week everyone with whatever your endeavors.
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