LadyMonk Posted March 20, 2016 Report Share Posted March 20, 2016 Hey everyone. I was alive on here for a few challenges in a row in the monk community last year. Then I started going through a deep depression at the beginning of my divorce (to be finalized this week!) and I started having panic attacks during jujutsu. My depression is much more under control now, and I feel like I might be able to add structured health goals back into my life. To start that, I've already started drinking at least 1 glass of water a day (I realized I had only had soda and beer for 3 months in a row....) and I meditated daily for 30 days with headspace. I need to reboot that as well, after taking a few weeks off. I am going to choose a new path, as Monk doesn't really suit me right now. I have no plans to go back to martial arts in the near future (or possibly ever). Maybe druid? The meditation has been really great for my mental health. I also plan on biking a ton this summer. On an awesome note: I'm going to Germany and Switzerland with my sister and her family over spring break. I'm really really excited about it! Talk about Epic Quest! I get back on April 1st, so I'll join a guild and get organized then. I don't have anyone else to give it to, so here is a free code for 1 month of headspace: REW15-92LCKB Quote Base Character: Elantrian Class/ Profession: Druid Level: 0 | STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Battle Log Whole30 Link to comment
hesaki Posted March 21, 2016 Report Share Posted March 21, 2016 Meditation has been a major boost in my battle with depression as well. Even on days where I don't get to meditate as much as I'd like, it just helps so much. Hopefully while you're in Germany and Switzerland you'll get the chance to as well, though I can understand if its hard, what with the excitement of travel and all! 1 Quote Link to comment
Ripple Posted March 22, 2016 Report Share Posted March 22, 2016 I spent my last couple of challenges (before falling off the wagon myself) with the Druids and they are wonderful. Definitely a great guild for meditation oriented goals! 1 Quote There is a road, no simple highway, Between the dawn and the dark of night, And if you go no one may follow, That path is for your steps alone. Respawn. | #1 | Current Challenge. Link to comment
LadyMonk Posted March 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2016 So summer minor setbacks and opportunity for advancement all in one. Due to a family emergency, Germany has been pushed back to July. In the mean time, I suddenly have a week off work to focus on myself! I've decided to create a list of one time tasks that have been dragging me down and to get them all done. I'm also designing my goals for the next challenge. 1. Complete the quest of 3L of water for 5 out of 7 days. 2. Limit caffeine intake to 1 drink in the morning. 3. Meditate daily. 4. Do yoga twice a week. (Tuesday and Saturday most likely). 5. Go to the gym at least once in those four weeks. (Baby steps!) I think I can complete these, and they will get me back on track for thinking about my actions. Quote Base Character: Elantrian Class/ Profession: Druid Level: 0 | STR 0 | DEX 0 | STA 0 | CON 0 | WIS 0 | CHA 0 Battle Log Whole30 Link to comment
hesaki Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 I think those are some good goals! Not too easy, and not too difficult. Setting the tempo for the amazingness of the rest of the year for you! Quote Link to comment
Bob the Bardbarian Posted April 7, 2016 Report Share Posted April 7, 2016 Quote I'm going to Germany and Switzerland with my sister and her family over spring break. Perhaps the adventurer path would be more your speed? But yeah, meditation helped me a lot too. Keep it up! Quote Level 4 | Character Sheet | Current Challenge | | Past Challenges | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | Educate - Entertain - Inspire Link to comment
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