So it’s been a week. One of things I love about this challenge is that it encourages a bit of effort every day. Each day I can do something that’s good for me and it’s been great to remember that when I have an off day or as right now when I’m in the middle of ‘migraine fortnight’, the two weeks that I’m more likely to get them and when I can only really focus on getting through the day and straight into sleep.

The challenge has reminded me that even on the days when my body and mind have been possessed by the spirit of a sloth, there are things that I do that are good for me and that it doesn’t take a lot to add to the good.

I’ve made little efforts that have made a big difference to how I feel. On Monday night, I finally got around to hoovering the hall and mopping the kitchen floor, I spent Tuesday night completely screen free, on Wednesday night I went to bed early with a book, I’ve taken 10 minutes to put a wash on or hang one out, I’ve written postcards, I’ve made bread. I’ve moisturised my feet and painted my nails.

As I said, I am in migraine fortnight, so I feel tired all the time and the best way I can describe it is ‘heavy’, it’s just like everything slows down. I also have terrible body image. Seriously it’s like a hall of mirrors, I can’t see anything in my appearance that I like at all, by the end of next week, I’ll enjoy my reflection again. Yes it is nuts and I know that, but knowing what’s going on and feeling ok about it are two very different things. This week, it’s been easier to be at peace about it. I’ve been able to say “yuck but that’s ok, it’ll be fine next week”, instead of spending the day feeling discontented and angry, I’ll just try and do something that gets me more points and adds to the good.

So with week one done and 12 more to go I have 815 points for body and 1215 points for mind.

My challenge for next week is to work on my body points and up my exercise.

How is everyone else doing with their goals and plans?