Monthly update · Daru Strong Club

Monthly update

Time flies

At the beginning of the month I picked up an extra group class once a week. Learning a new field of fitness
2 weeks ago I started working in the hospital again. 1 week spent in day shift then switching to night shift.

These last 2 weeks my night shift schedule has been all over the place and the once a week group class turned into more of a third job.

I prioritized all of my commitments in turn I didn’t sleep as much, didn’t focus on my hydration, and couldn’t fit close to what I normally do for exercise
My hrv was unstable which often happens when I’m not able to get in my workouts

Last week I made changes to my schedule and am getting back on track

I requested my night shifts be scheduled in blocks so that I can be more consistent with my sleep and my schedule. (I have been enjoying my contract, as the hospital appears to be back to what it used to be pre-covid and I work with a lot of genuinely good people)
I had to tell the gym I picked up the group class at that I couldn’t do the group class any more. Ultimately not enough people showed up and in terms of prioritizing my time, the gym was turning into a 3rd job which I didn’t have the capacity for
I took in a dog over the weekend and it has been the greatest decision ❤️ his owner called me on the way to taking him to the shelter as he couldn’t take care of him (he goes out of town regularly on the weekends and the dog was having frequent diarrhea). I don’t have the most ideal schedule for a dog in general which is why I never had one however it’s better than what he had before. He’s used to being indoors without windows and very little activity. Never barks. His diarrhea I knew immediately was because he was being fed the wrong dog food, which he hasn't had any more issues. I have a tendency to do too much/productivity guilt. Herby has helped me focus on myself, my personal routine and schedule to relax and recover at home. He makes me excited to come home, a cuddle buddy for bed, a walking buddy with my coffee, pre-work run buddy, and gives me the nudge I need to go to bed or wake up in the morning. —-> my hrv is back to baseline

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