The Modern Day Caveman

Day 8 marked a full week since I began my 365-day challenge and, in truth, it was a fairly uneventful day.

On the positives: I worked, I ran, I reflected. On the negatives: I could have eaten better, I had an unproductive evening, and I didn’t read before bed – a habit I’d hoped to build some momentum with after yesterday.

The most notable thing about Day 8 was my trip to the Post Office, not to post eBay orders this time, but to cash in some coins I’d counted a few days earlier.

Years ago, I was gifted a money box, and surprisingly, I actually stuck with paying into it. After every haircut, I’d drop my change inside, and over the weekend, I finally cracked it open to count how much I’d saved.

I was expecting maybe £50 or £60, but to my surprise, I’d managed to save a total of £168. To say that was a pleasant surprise would be an understatement .It’s a nice reminder that small change, saved over time, can lead to steady progress – both financially and personally.

I would have liked to use the money as an “adventure fund,” as the side of the money box suggested, but needs must, and this will be going straight toward paying off my debts.

Metrics

• Steps: 10,556
• Garmin Stress Score: 25
• Mental Health Rating: 6/10
• Remaining Debt: £42,272.30

Food Log

• Breakfast: Weetabix, milk, orange juice
• Lunch: Scrambled eggs, sourdough toast
• Dinner: Lentil & vegetable spaghetti, cheesy garlic doughballs
• Snacks: Banana, apple, graze flapjack, chocolate choux bun

Not every day will be perfect, but there are always small wins to take. What’s most promising after this first week is how manageable my mental health has felt. That alone feels like progress.