Wellness In Progress: November 2024

[itsfi]

Hey there, BIC! I don't know about you, but keeping up (or even just doing) things for my own wellness or self-care can slide off my radar or just get pushed aside for some other activity. That happens even more often at the end of the year and with the holidays.

Here we have a game of wellness bingo for November. I thought it would be a fun way to try to keep at it, or to keep it top of mind, by making a little game of it. I also thought this might be a good way to get a leg up on resolutions for the new year. Wellness takes work - let's do the work together, BIC!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

🌻  There are a couple of ways to participate. You can aim every week (or every month) to try to check off a different 5-boxes in a row - vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. OR, to add a different take to this wellness challenge, you can use this sheet to see how many boxes you can check off this month. Those are just 2 ways to participate; I'm sure there are other ways and if there's an approach that you find works better for you to get in a little more self care, more regularly, please do share! 

BONUS CHALLENGE: This challenge is certainly one you can do on your own. It's also something we can take part in together! Share about the activities you did to earn each square. I love hearing from this Community - I learn about new things I wouldn't have thought of otherwise. Or, share challenges or questions.

🎀  We are all at different stages of our wellness / self-care journey. I'm not at expert at all at this and if there's an activity that is not something you are ready for or that you shouldn't engage in, make the adjustments you need to, or just skip the activity. For instance, the first square is to take a walk outside - if it's storming outside or you're in an area where it is not safe to walk outside (e.g., weather advisory, shelter-in-place, etc.), then skip this one and stay indoors. Be safe. For some of these activities, particularly the physical ones, please consult with your physician or health care provider before starting, if and as appropriate. 

⏲  The time periods I included are arbitrary - if you want or can do more than a 10 minute walk outside, go for it. If you're starting out or if you're crunched for time, aim for 5 minutes and work up when, if and as appropriate for you.

🗒  Wondering about the activities mentioned in the squares? Check this out - Wellness In Progress: November 2024 - Activity Summary

[caitbird]

@fatimamummy  great job with your wellness progress, that's great that you already incorporate so many self care activities into your regular routine!

[fatimamummy]

Thank you @caitbird I guess staying home all day gives me opportunity to squeeze more time for myself.

[itsfi]

Thank you for your kind words @fatimamummy; appreciate it more than you know. Inspired and encouraged by your wellness practice! I love how you incorporate wellness activities into your daily life / lifestyle ❣️ Seeing all the hearts as well is so much fun and brought a smile to my face. Aaaaand, it appears you did get BINGO! I see 5 ❤️s in Column W (2nd column from the left). Woohoo!!! 🎉

Yes to a good night's sleep!! I love so much that you were able to get that. 🛌

Ahhhh, your photography prowess is phenomenal! 📸 Your photos are so artistic; I love viewing them. Do you have a current favorite K-drama you're watching? I have friends who cannot get enough of it. 

[fatimamummy]

@itsfi Oh yes , I didn't notice I actually completed a column. Yay! 

For K-Dramas I just finished LOVE NEXT DOOR and started started a period drama ROOKIE HISTORIAN. LOL I know cheesy but fun 

[itsfi]

You were so focused on the actual self-care activities @fatimamummy! You're really close on a couple of rows too! It's good to have something fun and just entertaining to watch. 📺

[peculiarzmakeup]

@fatimamummy Amazing job with all the squares and wellness activities, this challenge makes me think about how in Bingo sometimes the cards change depending on how many people are playing, you definatley got a bingo on some card for sure! I like you described how these fit in your routine, I am going to look into these masks they sound incredible! You did awesome! Loved hearing about how you fit these things into your routine ❤️ 

[danielledanielle]

@fatimamummy, saaaaaaaame about doing some of these, but them not being in a line.  I was like, "hmmm, not as easy as I thought this would be 🤣"

[fatimamummy]

@danielledanielle  IKR? Then it's me who haven't played actual Bingo to date. Can you believe that?

[itsfi]

It's all about the random mix of activities and squares! @danielledanielle @fatimamummy 

[ather]

@itsfi  I may have crossed a few blocks off this weekend!!

Friday I used my Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DRx SpectraLite™ FaceWare Pro  just before I did some bed time yoga! So I have crossed off Mask time and Stretching! 

Saturday I caught up with a friend and went to a bingo night!! It was so fun!

Sunday I went for a walk outside! And I also went to a new swimming pool with my family! (Does this count as doing something new!) and I went and had a treat at Starbucks! So I think that counts as treat myself!! 

I am the worst at taking pictures but I’ll try harder!!! 

[Mellmars1185]

@ather It sounds like you had an amazing weekend! Starbucks is such a nice treat! Did you try one of their seasonal drinks?

[ather]

@Mellmars1185  Thanks! 😊 the closest Starbucks is an hour away. So I ended up getting usual so I didn’t get fomo! 

[caitbird]

@ather  great job! I love that you not only checked off a bunch of wellness activities, but it sounds like you had a great time while you were doing them!

[ather]

@caitbird  Thank you! It was so fun! I am glad I am participating! Have you been playing too?? 

[caitbird]

@ather  yes, I have been trying to track all the new squares I check off each week or so this month. It's a lot of fun for sure!

[itsfi]

You crossed off a good number of squares @ather! And it sounds like you had a fab time doing it! 🙌 Excellent work! 

You and a couple of other folks here are so good at using your DDG mask consistently! #inspiring It'd make for a good one to share about on the It's Tool Time - The BIC Beauty Edition thread. I need to get back into a routine with it. 

Absolutely, they count - that's awesome you have a new swimming pool to go to - I bet your little guy had a blast! Oooh, what Starbucks drink did you treat yourself to? One of their new drinks? Or a tried-and-true favorite?

P.S.  I feel like the aromatherapy box on this bingo card could be checked off with the cinnamon buns you made. I mean, seriously, how good must your home smelled with them baking in the oven??!!! 😍 

P.P.S. Your photos are wonderful, ather!! I really enjoy seeing your arrangements. 💗

[ather]

@itsfi  thank you! 😊 it was so fun to check all these off! 

I ended up with my tried and true Cinnamon Dolce Latte. Little man got his tried and true Strawberry and Cream frappe! And a slice of their gingerbread loaf! I usually like the seasonal flavours but I always get worried it’s not as good. 

Mmmm maybe I can check that one off too!! 

[itsfi]

@ather, you're on a roll; check off those self-care boxes! 

Both those drinks sound good; so does that gingerbread loaf. Yum! I like seeing what flavors they put out for their seasonal drinks. 

[ather]

@itsfi  Same! I wish they did a mini tasting flight. Like why are coffee shops not selling these??? How fun would 4 mini coffees in a different flavour be? Hmmm I should change careers and open a coffee shop. Hmmm maybe hot chocolate flights too? Why are flights only alcohol? 

[itsfi]

@ather, I’ve heard of few coffee shops offering flights; some offer a course on coffee, too. I may have to look into that, for another “try/do something new”. 😉 

I wonder if they’re just not as common because many just want to grab their coffee and go? 🤷🏻‍♀️ 

[ather]

@itsfi  Ooooo maybe I need to look in the city!!!! 

I think you are right. How did we get to be in such a rush so much???