Every Wednesday, the Deb from Deb Runs will be providing a word about which to blog. Kind of like a nice little blog prompt. Posts can be fitness or health related, but don’t have to be, so really anyone can play along. Just be sure to link up with InLinkz on Deb’s main post, and share the love by reading and commenting on other’s participant’s posts.
This week’s Word is RENEWAL
According to the dictionary, renewal is
- the process of starting something again after a pause
- a process of improving, repairing, or making something more successful
No one is perfect so we all need some kind of renewal. And the beginning of the new year is a perfect time to renew ourselves…
So here’s how I plan my “renewal” for 2016:
Physically
- Renew my interest in yoga
- Renew my desire to be fitter by exercising more often
- Renew my diet by making healthier food choices
- Start walking again during my work day
Mentally
- Renew enthusiasm for my job
- Be more in the moment (less multi-tasking)
- Renew my interest in creative endeavors (quilting, knitting, sewing, needlepoint)
- Challenge myself
- Learn something new
Socially
- Renew friendships that have lapsed
- Spend more time with family members
Emotionally
- Focus on the positive
- Relax more
You should note that there is no mention of running. My running, I think is in a constant state of renewal. I always try to improve, repair and be more successful where my running is concerned. Sometimes it happens and sometimes it doesn’t. But I always feel renewed when I cross the finish line.
Happy Running! Do you plan to do any type of “renewal” in 2016?
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Creativity — that’s a good one! I’ve been thinking I should try to get back into painting by trying to paint a picture of Chester. Now I just have to do it!
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That’s a great idea. There’s a class at Canvas, corks & forks where you paint your pet.
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Ahh, interesting word choice this week. I was just telling a friend that I have pulled out a needlepoint project that has not been worked on for several years. So I guess renewing my love of needlepoint would be one thing for me. I like you list and the idea of reconnecting with friends is a great one.
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Yeah, I have an unfinished cross stitch & several unfinished quilts.
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These are all good “renewals”. That relax thing? I need to work on that!
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Mine is a work in progress. Not sure if I’ll succeed but I’m trying.
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I like your renewal plan! Love, love, love that quote that starts…Come to the Water. I surely plan on doing that!
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“I always feel renewed when I cross the finish line.” BINGO! What an awesome mindset, something that most runners can relate to. I also feel renewed at the start line…the excitement about what’s about to happen after the gun goes off is pretty intoxicating for me 😉
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I like your goal to renew your interest in yoga. That’s on my list, too.
Thanks for linking up!
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