What was your biggest win or accomplishment this month? October was actually a really good month for achievements. I went horse riding for the first time in decades AND I played a netball match for the first time since high school (also decades). Both things really scared me but I did them anyway.
Share your favorite moment or memory from the past month? I think it was both of the above to be honest. I absolutely loved the horse riding. It was only an hour but it was so calm and just such a positive experience.
What challenged you most and how did you handle it? I really struggled with perimenopause symptoms this month, so much so that I ended up going onto a natural HRT to help me manage it. It has made all the difference.
What’s something new you discovered or tried? I discovered that I have lost 10kgs! I could feel it but we don’t have a scale at home so wasnt sure of the number. I had routine bloods done and weighed myself at the clinic and was so pleasantly surprised by the number.
Who made a positive impact on your month? The medication my naturopath put me on. She gave me an HRT and something for memory and concentration. It started working after a few days and made such a difference in how I felt.
What are you most grateful for from the past few weeks? My friends. I have never really had a close, supportive group of friends until recently. But I am so grateful for there support and encouragement to try new things.
Share a photo that captures your month – what’s the story? I love and hate this photo all at once. I still see the larger me – hate. But I am on a horse, doing something that scared me – love!
What didn’t go as planned and what did you learn?
What are you carrying forward into next month? I am definitely now keen to try more things that scare me. I am not sure what that looks like yet, but I am determined to say yes more.
If you could describe this month in three words, what would they be? Fun. Experiences. Growth
