Hi
I was reflecting over the past couple of days about how 2024 has been so far. It had its ups and NUFF downs. Then somethingsssssssss recently happened that put a spoke in my wheel that made me realised that things have to change.
First of all, the 5 'lovely' babies that I have growing in my womb. No I ain't mean children, I mean fibroids, oh and also possibily endometriosis. The other things are a bit more personal that I would keep to myself but I realised that things have to change in the 5Fs of my life. I have decided that on 1st August, Emancipation day that I will commence my journey. Hopefully by 31st Dec, 2024 I will not be in the same position that I am in today.
I am sharing this because I know that you probably need to change and I do not want you to wait until 1st January 2025 to start your journey when everyone and dem mudda do.
Let's start now. So the 5Fs
Focus - Spiritually, I know that I have some work to do. Note this isn't about religion. This is about connecting to self and addressing all the stuff that I brushed under the mat. Some of that stuff might be related to the fibroids.
Family - My connections to my immediate family are great but I also want to connect deeper with other like minded women as well, especially to help with the upcoming transition aka perimenopause.
Fun - Well not much of an issue here but being more purposeful about it. Fun can look like the Crop Over season, going to the movies, going an a self date or girls night out, frolicking in the sea, traveling, exploring that sorta thing. Destressing is NECESSARY.
Food - Flooding my body with whole unprocessed foods to reduce some of the inflammation that is happening, yes it will increase in our 40s. Also enjoying foods. I never went on a diet and don't intend to do so either. I have followed something very simple and if you have been reading my newsletters, you will know that the basics never fail.
Fitness - The tightness of my quads and other areas have been affecting my right knee, to the point that I can't skate. I will be focusing on mobility because it is NECESSARY. Also continued focus on building muscle mass because it is harder to keep as we get older and muscle mass is what will help us move properly and walk for hours when we travel. Plus I want to be able to sit on my heels. I never was able to do that. Also focusing on my pelvic floor health as a preventative measure. 40+ sometimes means genitourinary syndrome of perimenopause which I discussed on Sex in Perimenopause Workshop I held earlier this year.
Now I will not do everything at once. Some things will be easier than the others but come 1st Aug, my journey begins and I will be documenting as well.
I might need professional help in the area of spirituality and trauma release since that is not my area of expertise.
So what about you? What do you plan to do with the remaining 5 months of the year?
Freedom, Happiness, Balance
Renee
P.S if you need help with Food, Fun and Fitness, holla at yuh girl!
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