Make Your Own Luck - March 2025 W.I.S.H. Thread

[Summer2018]

We had quite a special service at church today. The Bishop who oversees 922 Methodist churches in New York and New England preached today. Our outgoing District Superintendent was also present. He is being replaced in July by the Pastor who served in my church 25 years ago as our Youth Pastor. Our church merged one year ago with my childhood church. After today’s service, I was reunited with my MYF (Methodist Youth Fellowship) leader. What a day!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Since it’s the last week of March, I thought I would begin the schedule for April.

I will do April 14-20.

Gosh, March went by fast! I can do any week in April, so just slot me in after other people choose.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Motivation Monday! What area of your wellbeing are you motivated to tackle this week?

 

[PollyannaMom]

Love the flowchart!

I'm motivated to tackle lifestyle this week. (I can't read the smaller word above it on my phone.)

I've noticed lately that I've been spending too much time on screens instead of other things that I really like to do (or need to do). I'm working on noticing my energy patterns and trying to work with them.

 

[piglet1979]

I got Fall. This is so me. I love fall and got married in October. I love the leaves changing colors.

I am not motivated right now with anything. I feel like I am in survival mode lately. DD finally got discharged Friday night. It was a long week and I had to advocate for DD with the Neuro doctor. He is convinced the migraine is hormonal but wouldn't listen to the fact she just started a new med that could cause headaches. The plan on Wednesday was she was staying in the hospital until the migraine was manageable but not gone. We agreed with this. Then the Neuro came in on Thursday (she got to a 9 on the pain scale) and said he was discharging her. I asked what the plan was for home and he said advil and she just needs to get through it. When I asked how is advil going to help if the IV meds that are stronger are not working. He pretty much shrugged his shoulders and said we do admit adults for migraines. I was done at this point with him. I was so mad. His plan for at home was for her to just suck it up and deal with it. Thankfully the peds hospitalist came in shortly after, took one look at her and said you are not going home. They finally tried a new med Thursday night (it was a doozy of one too. It can cause severe nausea, severe vomiting, chest pain and high BP). She did really well and she only needed 2 doses before she was feeling better and ready to go home. SHe did good this weekend but last night it got bad again. On top of that I am feeling really sick my stomach. I think it was something that I ate though. I am just waiting for the doctors office to open to see what I can go to help DD.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Working on fitness this week. Food is tough considering I have picky eater children and refuse to be a short order cook every night. General lifestyle eh not sure I have been making more of an effort to stop doomscrolling after dinner and stick with more positive media (hello disboards) and reading in the evening. Kind of slacked on the exercise front last week so trying to get back on track there. Did 3 miles on the exercise bike today and blocked off time tomorrow and Wednesday to get at least a 15 min walk in.

 

[Summer2018]

My eating is under control. My mindfulness class is helping me. Exercise is my focus for this week.

 

[ShannyMcB]

For topic Tuesday…
We are all pressed for time what’s your less than five minute thing that makes you feel good. Quick recipe? Brief meditation? Super short workout? Share with the group!

 

[Oneanne]

My focus this week is movement. Walking around Victoria was a challenge I don't want to repeat in Disney World, mostly because my lower back was so sore. The relentless rain was also a contributor, but I can't control that. In addition to more movement, I need to find a new chiropractor and a massage person to fully get back on track.

My healthy 5-minute habit is doing a 5-minutes stretching video from Fabulous 50's. I also do my morning journalling pages, which is probably around 5 minutes.

 

[piglet1979]

I don't have anything that I do in about 5 minutes. I think this might be good for me though.

After a trip back to the ER yesterday with DD they were finally able to get the migraine to break with the normal cocktail of meds. SHe is doing great today and no headache. SHe does have what they call a "Hangover" though. It is the last phase of a migraine and it is like having a hangover I guess. She has been sleeping a lot today and said she just feels off. The neuro doc said it is her anxiety. The time line adds up from when she quit taking the anxiety meds. I was able to get her into her psych doctor for Friday and her Neuro on Monday. They both know each other so they are going to talk as well and we will come up with a plan.

I did have a stressful night as my mom said somethings to me that really upset me. She told me that I need to work on myself and pretty much ignore DD's medical issues. And she told me DD just needs to learn to cope. I am sure I do need to work on myself but telling me to ignore the medical issues and that DD just needs to cope is not the answer and uncalled for. She is very old style when it comes to mental health and I new these comments were coming. I have actually stopped or waited to tell her any medical/mental health stuff because of this. There are just times that I just don't need to hear this from her and yesterday was one of them.

 

[PollyannaMom]

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For topic Tuesday…
We are all pressed for time what’s your less than five minute thing that makes you feel good. Quick recipe? Brief meditation? Super short workout? Share with the group!

Definitely the gratitude one from the illustration! (If you're not already a member of my gratitude thread here on the DIS, you're officially invited - find us on the Community Board )

I also find a quick bit of sunshine to be a real mood/energy boost. Sometimes it's longer than five minutes, because the cat likes to come outside with me, but even just sitting by a sunny window for a couple minutes helps.

 

[PAsFab5]

Hello Friends!!!!!! Oh my I have had a long absence here and I have missed everyone!!! I do believe I am caught up!! My family life has been busy but I am happy to be back

@piglet1979 I am so so sorry about DD. I hope this week goes better with her doctors.

This week I am working on continuing to meet my 10k+ steps per day and tracking my eating. I am slowwwwwlyyyy losing weight, but I do feel like my body is changing in a positive way. The under the desk walking pad has changed my life for sure. Being able to work and walk is amazing and helping me greatly!

Have a good night everyone!!

 

[ShannyMcB]

I am a big fan of micro workouts…combine them if you have time otherwise a quick hit 3-5 mins may be just what you need to feel good.
Blogilates five min workouts are great
Also like to do a couple dance videos from The Fitness Marshall or Lindsay Jay. If you have closer to 10/15 mins Get Fit with Rick.
5 minute meal prep is a huge help to me on busy nights as well…yay crockpots.
And taking a couple mins on Saturday to write a list of everything I am making for dinner during the week…it keeps me organized and frees me from “what’s for dinner.”

 

[Summer2018]

Brief meditation is what I need…it’s been a DAY…but I have to put a bookmark in it…need to RELAX…read my book…MEDITATE…go to sleep.

 

[Summer2018]

So, we had a special event at school that was not well planned and turned into a disaster. Lunchtime was affected, but 3 out of the 4 of us were being flexible. The teacher who was being rigid lost her temper on a very good friend of mine. My friend was crying (highly unusual for her) and I was comforting her. The teacher who was being inappropriate lashed out on me in front of other teachers, students, and a visitor who doesn’t work for the school. I disengaged and started to leave but the unprofessional teacher left. All of these outbursts are on camera by the way. I apologized to the visitor for the scene and went back to eating my lunch with my friends. I reported it to my principal who will be viewing the videos. This incident affected the rest of the day and my sleep last night. Unfortunately this unpleasant teacher is on my team and I am stuck working with her.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Seems like a lot of folks are going through it right now (retrograde is RETROGRADING). But what can you celebrate this Wednesday?

 

[piglet1979]

I am woohooing that DD is pretty much headache free. Every once in awhile she will get a small headache but it goes away quickly. She is now in the stage so her body is recovering. I was able to get her into her psych on Friday and her Neuro on Monday. Also the ER doc suggested the two talk and after telling her psych this she is said she knows DD's neuro and they will chat too. SO I am feeling positive. I have also gotten great sleep the last 2 nights so that is helping my mood a lot. I still feel drained but I am doing so much better.

 

[PollyannaMom]

...(retrograde is RETROGRADING).

Is that why my Keurig froze up this morning? DH was a very unhappy camper leaving for work.

But what can you celebrate this Wednesday?

That's a tough one. We went to two different calling hours last night. (An older gentleman from DH's lodge, and the wife of another guy he knows from a different lodge. )

We did have a nice dinner with DH's parents afterward.

This morning I washed two sets of curtains and survived a Zoom yoga class, so I'll count that.

 

[Oneanne]

Woohoo... there's this new thing in the fashion world called "sweatpants jeans". Being the hip-and-trendy old lady that I am, I had to get a pair and check them out. They are the silliest things... made of stretchy french terry fabric with denim printed on it, including faux pockets and seams. I love them.

Woohoo... I have an appointment for a massage booked for next Tuesday and have the lead on two local chiropractors who look really good.

Woohoo... despite the relentless rain (it was so wet it got to be a joke) the quick girl's trip to Victoria was a reset I didn't know I needed. I was able to look at (work) things thru a different lense yesterday which was very helpful.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Woowhoo I was able to do a core flow class at the work gym today and made it through the whole thing. I had to modify 3/4 of the moves but proud of myself for keeping up.