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]

@CorgiMommy  yes, roasted rainbow carrots & parsnips!

[peculiarzmakeup]

Amazing job! I love how meaningful and mindful each activity was for you. Those veggies look fantastic! I love the idea of a hair mask for masking time as well. You did fantastic! 🙂 @caitbird 

[caitbird]

@peculiarzmakeup  thank you so much! I had a lot of fun with this challenge, I think it was good for me and really pushed me to work on more self care activities this past month.

[CorgiMommy]

 I think I did really well this month.  I have a really hard time doing quiet activities but 8 worked on it this month.  Looking forward to the December challenge. 

[Samtian]

@CorgiMommy Amazing job!

[CorgiMommy]

Thank you @Samtian 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Amazing job on your wellness bingos! I can relate to the quiet time aspect, I love seeing so many awesome activities filled! Looking forward to December’s as well 🙂 @CorgiMommy 

[CorgiMommy]

This is a great reminder to slow down and take care of yourself @peculiarzmakeup 

[peculiarzmakeup]

Thank you! I appreciate that 🙂 @CorgiMommy 

[caitbird]

@CorgiMommy  great job! you were able to fit in lots of different self care activities this month, and it's awesome that you worked on some that were harder for you too! 💜

[CorgiMommy]

@caitbird thanks, surprisingly the easiest one was digital detox.

[Titian06]

You did great, @CorgiMommy ! 🥳

[CorgiMommy]

@Titian06 thanks, I have find time to read.  I generally do but things are insane this time of year .

[itsfi]

@CorgiMommy, you did marvelously! I spy a few BINGOs; woohoo! 🙌  Was there a self-care activity you really enjoyed?

[CorgiMommy]

Definitely masks,  I love sheet masks for my face and feet @itsfi 

Thanks for starting this.

[Titian06]

@itsfi - Here's my November Wellness card.

Green = Completed 🙂

Red = Did not complete (I'm allergic to exercise 😁 )

[peculiarzmakeup]

Fantastic job on your wellness bingo for November! It is relatable that some squares will be more relevant then others. You did awesome 🙂 @Titian06 

[Titian06]

Thanks, @peculiarzmakeup ! 💖💖💖  (...or I just got lucky! 😄 )

[caitbird]

@Titian06  great work, you completed almost everything! Awesome job with your wellness and self care! 😊

[Titian06]

Thanks, @caitbird ! 💖💖💖

[itsfi]

That's some great work this month @Titian06! Quite a few BINGOs too! Was there a self-care activity that you particularly enjoyed?