I'm not big on New Year's resolutions, but two came to mind when I awoke New Year's Day.
I'm going to be kinder to myself and I'm going to sleep more.
I killed two birds with one stone, by immediately rolling over and going back to sleep.
Seriously, in the last 5 years I've averaged about 6 hours and 7 minutes of sleep a night.
Thank you, Fitbit!
And my average falling asleep time over the past 5 years is well past midnight.
I didn't try to calculate it, but "eyeballing" the data showed me the error of my ways.
Since I'm of an age when I'm worried about dementia, I have got to do better.
I'm going to turn this night owl into a morning lark.
Hummm!
Maybe I'll settle for an average of 6 hours and 30 minutes a night
and an average falling asleep time of 11:59 pm.
That would be a big improvement, and that would be kind to me as well.
Definitely, I want to laugh more this year and these two memes tickled my funny bone.
I'm linking to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date, Tom's Aloha Friday, and Nicole's Friday Face Off.
But, I'm not sharing themed photos this week.
It's been one of those weeks,
and I'm opting for more sleep and being kind to myself
(as in not beating myself up because ran out of time).
Anyone else making resolutions?
I'd love to hear.
Take care!
Till next time ~
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ReplyDeleteOne of my mantras is hiss and spit. Guess which cat I am channelling.
And the be kind to myself is on my agenda. I do find it hard.
Happy New Year, Sue! I do love Grumpy Cat! Terry is the one who usually sees the hiss and spit side of me, which is so not right. I figure if I sleep more and am kind to myself, I'll hiss and spit less. 🤞 Wishing you all the best in this shiny new year!
DeleteRegular exercise increases cognitive reserve for warding off dementia
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder, Roentare! I remember from somewhere that you are a gerontologist. I do exercise regularly, groan. I used to think that by my age I wouldn't have to worry about it anymore, but exercise is more important than ever. The thing I worry about most as I get older is dementia. Fortunately, people in my family haven't developed it in the past. But every time I forget something, I worry. You probably hear that a lot ~ 😂. Wishing you the best of new years, my friend!
DeleteI never make resolutions because I know I would break them immediately! I always try to have goals, however, whether it's a goal for a single day or something longer term. My goal for today is to make work go faster. Yes, somehow I will speed up time, and before I know it, the work day will be over and I'll be relaxing with the dogs. I also need to join you in getting to sleep earlier.
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Janie
Happy New Year, Janie! I think a lot of people are wanting work to race by during these beginning days of 2025. I was having blood drawn yesterday, and the employees at the lab were dragging. I know just how that feels. 😂 Relaxing with your dogs sounds wonderful! So good for the soul! Wishing you all the best in 2025 and more sleep! Hugs!
DeleteI'd take more sleep and I go to bed at ten every night.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Alex! You must be very disciplined! I can go to bed at 10:00 and spin around until after midnight. 😵💫 Or, after 2:00 am. 😵💫 Wishing you an awesome new year!
DeleteGood resolutions! I'm definitely a Morning Lark. Up at 5:00 a.m. every day. I used to go to bed at 10:00 p.m. but now I find myself asleep by 9:00.
ReplyDeleteOh I wish, Debra! I have to be really sick to fall asleep by 9:00 pm. Well, Ms. Morning Lark, I wish you a year of sparkling dawns and happiness! Hugs!
DeleteI'm not one for resolutions either, but these are the good kind. Especially being nice yourself and sleeping more. As for being a night owl, not me. Grin. Happy 2025 to you Louise.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Erika! Most of my resolutions fall by the wayside, but I hope this year I'll succeed with them. Wishing you an awesome 2025!
Delete...I don't keep New Years Resolutions, so I don't make them.
ReplyDeleteYou're probably smart, Tom! I hope you have the best of new years, my friend!
DeleteI hear you on sleep. I used to be an at-least-eight-hour sleeper. Now I feel lucky to get six, though I may go in and out of the twinkie zone for another hour sometimes. Then I crash in the evening, which makes the sleep later harder. A horrid cycle. Good luck -- if you get any excellent strategies, share them here, OK?
ReplyDeleteI like that, Jeanie: Twinkie Zone. That sounds nicer than Lazy Bones Zone. God forbid that anyone in our home was accused of being a Lazy Bones, the worst sin of all. I will share strategies if I find some that work. I have managed eight hours of sleep a few times a year, but when I was working, I was lucky if I got four. You're so right about horrid sleep cycles. They can be crushing. I hope you have a super new year!
DeleteNo resolutions here. If I want to do something I do it. No waiting for some "magic" day.
ReplyDeleteMore sleep is good though. My midnight days are long gone. I'm up at 6 am though, if not before.
I knew what your position on resolutions would be, Pat! You've expressed your views plenty over the "magic" day. I almost put you in my post. I like midnight! Maybe I should have settled on 12:01 am instead of 11:59 pm. 😂. Still enjoying "Imagine Pat Hatt." I keep forgetting that Orlin is making the story up. It feels very real to me. I do love Orlin and Cassie! They were extra special. Your Canadian/American contrasts are hilarious. I can't wait to see how the story ends. I'm predicting a cliffhanger. All the best to you, my friend!
DeleteI use an Apple Watch to monitor my sleep and have strove to sleep more--most nights I get about 7 hours 30 minutes. I seldom get 8 and occasionally get only 6, but it's been a while since I got 4-5 hours which was more normal in my 30s-50s.
ReplyDeleteGood for you, Jeff! You're very consistent, something I've never managed in all my decades. I may have to switch to an Apple Watch, if FitBit goes belly-up. Meanwhile, I hope you have a spectacular new year!
DeleteSweet dreams to you Louise, and sleep well in 2025 😊👍😘
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