I'm really trying to do better for myself this year and I've already been off to a good start.
My personal goals for this year are:
- Work out regularly / get in better shape.
- Lose weight.
- Get my mouth fixed up.
- Cut out all toxic ties.
- Set and keep boundaries.
- Work on improving my mental health.
Today I started my new workout routine and it was pretty intense. I'm following a fitness site/app, Blogilates. I'd highly recommend it to anyone and everyone. You get a monthly calendar with the different exercise routines to do and it has things for the entire body. I'm very sore and I'm hoping it wont take too long for me to get use to this but I'm going to keep it up as long as I can. I'm determined to feel better about myself, to look better, and to be healthier.
Next month I'm going to try to get my dental insurance back and will see to trying to get to a dentist to begin the process of getting some deep cleanings and that will also combat my periodontal disease. I'd really like to be able to enjoy some fresh coffee again and not have these terrible issues with my mouth.
I've been living with it so long though that I at least know how to keep it at bay. Just regular brushing, flossing, rinsing, and Orel-Jel when an infection or irritation pops up and Ibprophen for occasional pain. I've also been using a special mouthwash, TheraBreath that helps with gum disease. Being mindful of your limits with this disease is also very helpful. With mine I can't bite into just anything and I need to be careful while I eat. With all of that, it's at least manageable.
I've already started to cut ties of those that are toxic to me and now there's just one major one left to do and I'm already working on it and have a plan. I just need to be fully ready mentally so that it doesn't take a huge mental toll on me, ie causing extreme anxiety and stress.
This in turn will also be a great benefit to my overall mental health as I will be having less things to stress me out and to bring me down. I'm also looking to getting my anxiety/depression meds up'd because I've been on them for about a year now and I feel like they are starting to wear off a bit. It will be really nice to be able to relax more once again.
So far things are looking good and I feel I can achieve all of this and I'm quite content and proud of myself. I'm going to continue to work on improving myself and I will be posting updates regularly as well.
