2015 Wellness Update #2

Big learning this month: I hate being stuck. I don't mind repetition or routine necessarily, as long as I don't feel like that is my only option. For about 36 hours earlier this month, being in Lubbock, TX was my only option. Not my favorite. Thank goodness my coworker Nick was a good travel partner throughout the experience. Choice = something I value, pretty highly actually. Good learning.

I also officially decided I am not going to start grad school in the fall. After just finally deciding to get my act together to do so. I was elected Curator of the Minneapolis Hub of Global Shapers last week, and I'm 1) honored and super excited to be elected into a leadership role by my peers for this amazing group of individuals 2) realistic that it's a big job and trying to start that, and grad school, on top of work, other volunteering, and having some semblance of a social/family life is not likely going to end well.

Early spring is making me grateful and happy each and every day. I've had drinks on a patio TWICE already, and willingly spending time outside much earlier than normal. If we could repeat winter 2015 each year, with spring coming in early March, I'd save myself the weekly (daily) doubt that Minneapolis is a great place to live.

And for the more traditional update...

Social Wellness - one on one connections are still going well! Also have gotten back into board game nights and other smaller group gatherings with good friends. 

Emotional Wellness - Working on leaning into conflict and seeking to understand more - I'm aware of the importance but not yet great at practicing empathy consistently.

Spiritual Wellness - went through my first coaching session. Thinking a lot about values, intentions, goals, etc. Things that are important to me: Partnership, Authenticity, Choice, Impact.

Environmental Wellness - despite some challenges this month, I remain committed to public transit as my primary form of weekday transportation.

Occupational Wellness - looking for additional ways to learn and grow in my professional career.

Intellectual Wellness - GRE studying needs to become a real thing (for future grad school) Learning by travelling this year - Denver is booked, Orlando (May), Calgary (July), Switzerland (August), DC in the fall hopefully! Maybe Chicago? 

Physical Wellness - Caught up on sleep a few weekends in a row now. Still no working out - that's real. Maybe summer will motivate me into moving more regularly again.