Wellness

In 2012 I am working on how I speak. Rather than saying depressed, I might say un-well or not-well. I realize that might or might not be grammatically correct but Mark Twain used to say that it was a close-minded person who could only spell a word one way. I say that applies to grammar, too.


I created a Depression Self Report some years back. When I am not well, I sleep a lot. I cry. I have no energy. I don't want to do anything. I don't listen to music. I don't get ready for my day unless I have somewhere I to go. I tend to stay home. And I usually don't reach out to others. Another effective tool to validate my mood is telling someone else a rating on my mood. 10 being fantastic and 1 being suicidal. My husband, Tony and my eldest, Joe support me with this.


So today I am announcing Lisa's Wellness Report and Rating. These are the measures or indicators I recommend the people in my life use to notice how I am doing and give me feedback. Ask me how I am doing because that causes me to be aware of my mood.

• I wake up without an alarm clock. My dreams are not disturbing.
• I am eating healthy foods. And drinking lots of water. And taking my fiber daily.
• I get up and get ready for my day. Fly Lady advice. /http://flylady.com/
• I exercise at least three days a week, and target up to six days.
• I attend Yoga at least two days a week. If you are in Dallas, come join me!! http://www.kramayogacenter.com/ 10 am class is my favorite so far.
• The puppies are walked six of seven days a week. By someone, might or might not be me.
• I am assisting in some form or fashion. Maybe with Landmark Education, maybe not. I have offered to be a free personal assistant to four friends. If you would like to take advantage of this limited time, free offer, contact me!
• The state of my home is inviting and we can accept unexpected visitors without embarrassment.
• My craft room induces completion, fun, happiness and Creativity.
• I listen to music and have a song stuck in my head almost all the time. This tends to drown out the automatic negative thoughts. 
• I try to laugh every day. I enjoy comedies as measured by a true LOL: laugh out loud. Tony gets to say if this measure is satisfied or not.
• I make a difference in my world. This is expressed in several Operative Practices:
• I say bless you when I hear someone sneeze.
• I acknowledge people I interact with who provide service. This could be as simple as saying "don't work to hard." I leave public restrooms in a better state than I found them, usually by wiping off the mirror and the front of the sink with the paper towel I used to dry my hands.
• I flat out work to be great with other people.
• I unquestionably love my life and am present to the many, many blessings and talents I have.

So now you know the symptoms of Lisa doing Well!

This post may be subjected to modification as needed.