The Modern Day Caveman

After a nice, low-key birthday yesterday, the plan for Day 12 was much of the same.

A lazy morning was followed by a 2-hour walk with my Mum, where we caught up and chatted through things – again something I’m feeling much more open to doing but also getting a lot of enjoyment from.

The rest of the day was spent pretty much playing video games, doing a few things on my to-do list, and eating through my birthday snacks!

It’s been nice to just spend some time without any plans to worry about and just be present and reflective.

I also had a few drinks again last night, and looking at the data today, it’s clear alcohol really does have an impact. Both my stress and sleep scores have been noticeably worse than last week, which is something I’ll need to take more seriously moving forward.

I’m planning to really limit my alcohol intake over the next few weeks – hopefully I’ll see an improvement.

Metrics

• Steps: 17,151
• Garmin Stress Score: 36
• Mental Health Rating: 7/10
• Remaining Debt: £40,085.33

Food Log

• Breakfast: Poached eggs, sourdough toast, orange juice
• Lunch: Noodles, cheese rolls
• Dinner: Roast dinner
• Snacks: Birthday cake, chocolate

Sometimes progress looks like movement; other times, it’s found in stillness and reflection. The more I pay attention to what truly affects my wellbeing, the more control I start to feel again.