My 30 Day Challenge this month: To be Mindful of what I put into my body.
What I mean by this is to stop and take a moment to reflect on what I'm about to eat or drink. I struggle with eating food when I'm not hungry, ordering a $5 coffee when I don't really want one, going out for icecream when I'm not in the mood for it, snacking when I'm bored or procrastinating, continuing eating after I'm full, etc., etc., etc...
Now I have to wait. And listen. I have to listen to different parts of my body and wait until they tell me that I want food or a coffee. It's a constant re-assessment of where I'm at and what I'm feeling physiologically. I'm starting to learn how to listen to what my body needs. It's harder than it sounds. When we live in this fast-paced world of grab-and-go, eat while you can, I find myself having to literally stop whatever I'm doing for a moment and check in. I check in with my stomach, my mouth, my energy level, and what I'm thinking and feeling.
I've learned a few things already, and I'm only a few days in..
1. I eat to put off unpleasant things. I do it to procrastinate, to rid boredom, to avoid awkward situations, etc.
2. I'm not as hungry as I always thought I was.
3. I use food breaks as my way of getting a break from work. So when I'm not hungry during the "normal" break times, I'm not sure what to do with myself to feel re-energized and ready for work again.
Wish me luck....I need it!
