Happy Friday!
This week’s Fit Five Friday topic is 5 Favorite Fitness Stocking Stuffers! You are, of course, always welcome to link up and share other fitness-related posts. If you’re looking for some stuffer ideas, please check out my past posts here and here.
Today, instead, I’m sharing five things I’m focusing on to close out 2023 on a strong note!
Five Things I’m Focusing on in December
#3for31Challenge – This is one of my favorite challenges hosted by Peloton instructor Robin. The goal is to run or walk 3 miles or move 30 minutes daily in December. It’s just the little nudge I need to make sure that I don’t slack off due to holiday/end-of-year overwhelm!
Completing Physical Therapy – As I shared over coffee, I’m a little more than halfway through my PT sessions and will hopefully “graduate” by the first week in January. Can.not.wait.
Prioritizing Sleep – Yes sleep is often among my goals but coming off of a stressful November things had gotten especially wonky. Since December has begun I’ve made a point of not allowing myself to doze on the couch and instead am following an evening routine that includes heading to bed early. I’ve been waking up feeling much better rested which sets the tone for a much better day.
Return to Early Morning Workouts – I’m much happier when I start my day with a workout, but thanks to poor sleep and a crazy schedule early morning workouts were not happening as often as I wanted. So this month I’m making the shift back – again a much better start to my day.
Embracing Rest – Rest is different from sleep and I would argue is just as important. Being on the go all the time is draining. This month I’m embracing downtime.
As 2023 winds down, what are you focusing on?
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Early morning workouts are so missed when you’re not doing them. I am finally back to a regular schedule and it just feels right.
here’s to 2024! You’ve got this!
Good for you for getting back at it! It’s a great way to get the day started!
These are all great! I also want to focus on getting more sleeping and rest. Work leaves me mentally exhausted. I started training for the NYC Half Marathon so I know I need to prioritize it along with sleep.
I’m excited for you on the NYC Half news!
These are great December goals, Michelle! I hope you continue to make progress with PT!
Thanks Coco 🙂
Those are all great things to focus on. I too am really relishing my (very limited) downtime. A day off is very rare but is very much needed and appreciated!
Hang in there Marcia! I hope things quiet down for you soon.