Designing my healthy, happy life
I never want to come off as a preacher but writing is a bit of a selfish endeavour. When I write things out and share them it helps solidify ideas in my head. I also hope it offers inspiration to others.
The only thing I can control are my thoughts and emotions. I can’t control how other people think or what people will choose but
We know it’s important to be intentional about our lives. I don’t always have a perfect structure to my planning. But I have pen and paper at the ready so that I can jot down ideas on the good life.
We can’t create the life we want unless we can describe it. I know what is most important to me so I try my best to fill my days with what is most fulfilling. My health is obviously a huge priority both because of the work that I do and the fact that some of my happiest memories I have are when I am “playing.” I get my runs in, I play my sports, I practice my skills.
Maybe it’s luck or practice but I also love the mundane house work. Cooking a meal is always a treat and never a chore. It’s kind of like a game - how fast can I do it. Can be it healthy, what can I use, how can I ensure I don’t waste anything. Eating is so foundational to our lives I think cultivating this interest is worthwhile.
Mind. For me my fall back is reading and writing. Both novels and non-fiction help me centre on what is important. It reminds me of how much I have and how much of struggle life can really be. It offers me insights and inspiration to live a fulfilling life…
Sleep. Having kids really hammered home not only the importance but just how much better I felt with good sleep. I never had to wake daily to do feeds like Michelle so I count myself as very lucky:) I have of course been woken regularly by call outs, bad dreams, wet beds and early mornings. I wanted to thrive with my kids so we prioritized getting to bed early and feeling good over a show in bed. Everything has a trade off but for us feeling good and being great with our kids was more important than the solo time post bed. This may not work for everyone, just know its a choice. If you really want it you can create windows that allow for lots of sleep:)
Workouts
1 slow run or row
1 speed day
1 KB swings and jump Day
1 Squat press day
Golf 1 x / week through the winter
1 squash drill day
1 solo day
1 game
Nourishment
Cook our food
Be creative
Hone the skill
Tracking and recovery
Daily and weekly steps
6/7 days over 10,000
4/5 weeks like this
October 1s-4th rest / recovery days. Friday - Monday
November 5th-8th recovery days
Aspirations
Back to 1500 on the squash court
Single digit golf handicap
How do I make these things happen
My why is clear
I book things into my calendar
Habitual days - M: weights; Tuesday: run, Squash: M, T, T; Golf: 1 evening / weekend. S / S: golf or run
I’ve got people to do it with - this can be a challenge but its worth figuring out who in your friend and family group can support your healthy, happy lifestyle:)
