This is going to be a long one, and is more for me tonight than the group. Protein: ✔️ Water: ✔️ Movement: ✔️ Went for a run this morning before work as I didn’t want to be out this afternoon. But after work ended, I hit the weights hard to burn off frustrations I had built up during the day. Yes, it was a punishment, and not totally focused or productive. I know that is not healthy, but after today I needed to crawl away hurting and have my mind elsewhere. Leadership: Today challenged me personally, but gave me the opportunity to reflect on myself and the darker aspects that I struggle with. Things happened at work that I do not agree with, but had to go along with. The first situation put me into a weird spot, but also left me no voice to make a difference. I had to set aside my pride, rank, and experience in order to follow what I still feel was not necessary. I hate that I did it, and am trying to see it from the point of view that “it was the responsible course of action” to take overall for everyone involved, even if it caused stress to those I should protect. The second incident was more the moral high ground. I knew what I was doing was wasting time, and resources that may have been better spent elsewhere, but there was a sliver of chance it was partly true, and I couldn’t risk that being ignored. I know I made some people upset today, made their day much harder, and wasted funds, but it had to be done in my mind. I remained steadfast, stood my ground, and burned some bridges for sure. But, tonight and tomorrow morning I will be able to look myself in the eye when I look in the mirror, and to me that means more than anything else. This all combined with the news of a co-worker, leader, and friend who passed away last night. Someone I respected and would follow without question. Who had so much going for them, and succeeded at every step, and had it ripped away so easily. This one hurts. It’s made me look at myself and see where I’m lacking in my own life. What would be said as my final send off, and if it’s what I want to be remembered as.

Sharing for my West Coast friends. Ohio had 40+ MPH winds over Lake Erie on Monday. Lake Erie had major waves. Some people opted to surf. Pics from Cleveland, OH. I don't associate surfing with winter temps, but apparently it can work in the right conditions!

Protein was on the lower end of the scale today, but within my range. Water goal was met. For movement I did a very light arm workout as I’m trying something new with some sleep supplements, and I think it may be the workouts late in the day that’s knocking me a little off track. I journaled quite a bit today since it was a slower day at work. Got some stuff written down that has been a long time waiting and I think that may have been exactly what I needed today. It was easier to see the small wins throughout the rest of the day. I’m ready to end this year behind me!

Hey tribe. Last night on the call I mentioned making a social media strategy and then using AI to do the same. My strategies: each day send birthday wishes and invite 3 people to "friend" me. Post 3 times in FB stories, and post once in my newsfeed. Comment on 3 people's posts or stories. Twice a week: create an educational post about the patches. AI: It gave me a focus for Monday to Saturday and action steps to take each day. I also asked for scripts for engagement posts. Third, I asked for information to put on some infographics.

Had some phone issues, that ended today with a replacement. But thanks to Wolf Tribe’s print out tracker, I was still on track! 27th- - protein ✔️ - Water ✔️ - Movement- Overall rest day. - Leadership- journaling and continued self reflection/planning. Had Christmas with my family, good food, good stories. Put me into a better mindset for this time of year! 28th- - Protein ❌ - Water ✔️ - Movement was chest/back and a light jog! - Leadership- journaling, and mentoring with some new recruits that ended with us hitting the gym after our shift to get them ready for the academy in a few months! 29th - Water ✔️✔️ - Protein ✔️ - Movement- Spent the majority of my shift today cleaning, sweeping, and walking the long hallways. 🥵. One of the busiest days I think I’ve had where really nothing but daily operations were taking place at work! That post holiday rush! Got home and did a brief set of stretches and some yoga poses to try to loosen a couple knots I’ve been fighting for the past week in my shoulder and calf. - Leadership- Visited with my future sister in law and nieces for a few hours at their home. Showed off my Lego skills and doll voices. 🫣🤣 I’ll take time with family any day! Not sure who had more fun, them or me!