I cancelled going to the dentists (I rebooked). The weather in the UK is horrendous today with high winds and heavy rain. I live fairly rurally so would’ve risked fallen trees and flash floods on what is quite a long journey. Today I realised I’m allowed to be cautious. The appointment was just a check up and the receptionist was lovely about it when I called her.
I’ve ignored my instincts to my detriment before as I didn’t want to be rude or let people down but everything told me to stay in where it’s warm and safe. So I did. I’m allowed to make decisions that are best for me.
BOUNDARIES. I'm currently putting an absolute stop to my kindness and good nature being taken advantage of by my (especially male) professional contacts. I am self employed and the amount of men that seem to think I owe them as an on call brainstorming dumpster, do more work than we pay you for slave, or I took you to lunch so why aren't you prioritizing my project agent, is astronomical. I'm very, very done with their absolute entitlement shenanigans.
It's so real right now. I had the thought yesterday about these kinds of relationships. Assess the person based on what they say about other people. How they talk about them, not just how they talk to you. This is how they really feel, being nice to you is usually only a front to get what that they want. I was so foolish for so long thinking everyone has the best intentions. Have a great day sis :)
Ah yes, the old chernobyl "trust but verify" is always a great strategy to make sure you're not being used or manipulated. I'm happy you're feeling empowered in this area. You have a great day too! 👸
I joined a team sport for the summer, this week was our first practice. It wasn't the right fit for me so I decided to quit.
Asserting myself is a core part of my level up work
Update:
Got a text from the organizer! She must have felt I'm one foot out the door. I politely and respectfully bowed out of the team and wished them a great season. I feel so powerful even though I know this is a really, really simple thing to do. This is a huge moment for my personal growth, and it's again, thanks to FDS.
I made a risotto; parsnip, mascapone and sage. Making the effort to cook plant based meals is both cost efficient, filling, and gives me bundles of energy!
Ugh, getting serious (again) about skincare. I know it's important. I know. But when I'm busy or stressed it's one of the first routines to dissolve into just washing and moisturizing barely. The older I get, the more important skincare will be. I am a huge, huge proponent of preventative healthcare from both a quality of life (easier to maintain than regain what's lost) and cost (we all know treatments from cream-surgery are $$$) standpoint. I'm starting to see fine lines. Time to get my ass in gear for real lol
All you really need for skin care is an anti oxidation like victim c serum, vitamin a , and moisturizer and SPF every single day. I use skinceuticals for vitamin c and tretinoin for my vitamin a
Not use social media until Night. if I need to type something I will put the laptop on airplane mode to avoid distraction. 12 pm ill give all devices a rest until during night time I’ll turn the PC on and watch something I like.
With that Im getting closer to my goal to financial independence. Social media drains you, it makes you lazy. I don’t want that.
Joined noom. I have a little extra weight but it's all in the right places so it looks very good. But I still want to drop a few pounds and I need to lower my cholesterol
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Convinced myself to exercise yesterday.
Will convince myself again today.
And tomorrow and so on. One day at a time.
And to study. In the same way
I cancelled going to the dentists (I rebooked). The weather in the UK is horrendous today with high winds and heavy rain. I live fairly rurally so would’ve risked fallen trees and flash floods on what is quite a long journey. Today I realised I’m allowed to be cautious. The appointment was just a check up and the receptionist was lovely about it when I called her.
I’ve ignored my instincts to my detriment before as I didn’t want to be rude or let people down but everything told me to stay in where it’s warm and safe. So I did. I’m allowed to make decisions that are best for me.
BOUNDARIES. I'm currently putting an absolute stop to my kindness and good nature being taken advantage of by my (especially male) professional contacts. I am self employed and the amount of men that seem to think I owe them as an on call brainstorming dumpster, do more work than we pay you for slave, or I took you to lunch so why aren't you prioritizing my project agent, is astronomical. I'm very, very done with their absolute entitlement shenanigans.
It ends now.
I joined a team sport for the summer, this week was our first practice. It wasn't the right fit for me so I decided to quit.
Asserting myself is a core part of my level up work
Update:
Got a text from the organizer! She must have felt I'm one foot out the door. I politely and respectfully bowed out of the team and wished them a great season. I feel so powerful even though I know this is a really, really simple thing to do. This is a huge moment for my personal growth, and it's again, thanks to FDS.
I made a risotto; parsnip, mascapone and sage. Making the effort to cook plant based meals is both cost efficient, filling, and gives me bundles of energy!
Ugh, getting serious (again) about skincare. I know it's important. I know. But when I'm busy or stressed it's one of the first routines to dissolve into just washing and moisturizing barely. The older I get, the more important skincare will be. I am a huge, huge proponent of preventative healthcare from both a quality of life (easier to maintain than regain what's lost) and cost (we all know treatments from cream-surgery are $$$) standpoint. I'm starting to see fine lines. Time to get my ass in gear for real lol
got my butt to the gym, but taking it easy since i think i have a stress fracture in my foot.
will watch 4 more videos from my machine learning course.
of course eating enough protein.
getting to bed early tonight so i can get 8-9 hours of sleep.
Rode my bike today. Cycling was a huge part of my life but haven't done it in a whilem
Not use social media until Night. if I need to type something I will put the laptop on airplane mode to avoid distraction. 12 pm ill give all devices a rest until during night time I’ll turn the PC on and watch something I like.
With that Im getting closer to my goal to financial independence. Social media drains you, it makes you lazy. I don’t want that.
Talked to good friends.
Cuddled with my cat.
Made a stress free morning.
Remembered to breathe.
Smiled to myself in the mirror.
Wore comfortable clothes.
Ate good healthy food.
Ugh... what am I not doing?
Building up a small business
Making and solidifying friendships
Trying to get to my workout/body goals
Improving my surroundings
Doing a bit of a glow up
Working on self develeopment topics such as FDS and social skills
Joined noom. I have a little extra weight but it's all in the right places so it looks very good. But I still want to drop a few pounds and I need to lower my cholesterol
Exercise!