Winter Update #3

For 2+ months I kept on target with my Winter Wellness goals, except for baking -- but the last few weeks have been a bit tougher as my 'big project' deadline nears (April 1).

• Step into some fresh air - no matter how cold it is outside - Most days!
• Go for a walk/ride every day the sun shines, even if very short - Missed about half. all.
• Don't rush into my work day - rise at least an hour before my first client call - Late nights meant late morning rising. A few times I barely skimmed 10 minutes before my morning calls started.
• Listen to music while doing kitchen chores - Still a yes!
• Spend 20 minutes-a-day on a jigsaw puzzle - missed two days - and noticed. But transitioning from this into 'spring' activities - see list below.
• Read fiction 3-4 times a week - nope but lots of non-fiction to support the project. Did finish reading one novel!
• Enjoy a daily cup of tea - away from all electronics - hit and miss.
• Bake weekly - tapping into one of my first loves - postponed until post-project offers more time - that said, the 'baking bug' may have passed. We'll see how spring goes.

Spring Wellness Bucket List

• Transition back into my 3-season porch office space.
• Transition morning 20-min jigsaw puzzle, SAD lamp, and meditation music routine to meditative journalling in my 3-season porch office with a cup of tea.
• Beginning April 1, rise with the sunlight hour in the morning.
• Walk/bike to run errands not REQUIRING a car because of 'load', distance (beyond about 5 miles one way) or scheduling location conflicts.
• Push my 'work destination' venues to be increasingly further points from home - aim to increase from 2-4 mile roundtrip to consistent 10-12 mile roundtrip.
• Carry a coloring book in my bike bags - for 'relaxation' breaks during workday instead of 'social media' sprints.
• Transition jigsaw puzzle to evening downtime with hubby in front of tv (not that he'll join me in puzzling) - to reduce late night computer use. Can I close my computer by 10 pm?

I love to watch Chicago come alive during Spring. Do you enjoy transitioning to more activity at this time of year?