Where am I (physically + mentally)?
I’m still working away. trying to make good use of the down time I have whilst working away. so I went to the gym. ran 2k on the treadmill and eased myself back into some resistance training – it was a pull day. my focus and energy is good.
What am I striving toward, and how’s that going?
I’m still on the keto diet, which I don’t mind actually. the food I can eat suits me just fine – cheese meat and olives. it doesn’t even feel like dieting! today to help with some keto flu symptoms – mild strained vision and heart palpitations – I bought some electrolytes and its really helped.
Not drinking however has not lasted. I had a whiskey n soda with dinner and a glass of pinot as I type now. cheers!
What’s working and what’s not?
Working – being in a routine is working for me. Having previously worked shifts I didn’t develop a routine or rhythm. I would sleep when I could, eat when I could and even showering and hygiene was irregular. grim! But working a 9-5 means I have a better routine and can prioritise self care. I’m training more, awake earlier and weekends are for spending with family and friends not picking up overtime shifts.
Not Working – I would say that I don’t like that i am forced to eat out so much whilst working away. I’d like to be able to cook. it also would help with the not drinking if I didn’t have to order my dinner at the hotel bar.
What challenged me today (and how did I respond)?
Whilst back in my hotel room, getting changed to go to the gym, the door to my room opened. Reception had made a blunder and send the unwitting intruder to my room. “errr sorry. Occupied” were the words I think I shouted to my uninvited guest. they quickly left closing the door behind them.
What did I learn or notice today?
The headline – “Gary Neville hits out at angry middle class men”
I read the headline and was all set to think GN was a traitor to the nation. But if you watch the video all he was really saying was lets get back to a more balanced centrist political view in Britain and stop bickering amongst ourselves. He also pointed out that there is no need to over use of our national flag. I think his position is pretty reasonable. If you see something everywhere it seems less valuable, cheap even. Remember what happened to Burberry?
What am I grateful for right now?
My health. My mind and my family.
What’s one thing I can do tomorrow to move forward?
Copy and paste today – minus the evening beverage.
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