What I’m Focusing on This April

 

As this month begins, I am doing well.

I go to the YMCA once a week. I walk every day—no less than 2,000 steps—which, if you know me at all, you’ll understand is a big step forward. I’ve gone from 250 steps at the end of December to 2,000 now.

My weight is finally below the 200 lb mark, coming in as low as 196 lb, but mostly around 198 lb. By the end of April, I hope to bring that to a steady 190.

 

How I’m going to get there is fairly simple. My plan is threefold:

1. Continue my weekly Aquafit class and add some chair yoga at home
2. Take a daily walk—sometimes as an adventure, sometimes just to enjoy the sun
3. Prep and eat only what I prepare (no takeout), including a weekly trip to the local farmers’ market

I’ve created a system for food prep, a realistic budget, and a journaling structure that allows me to be both practical and artistic. That part feels steady now.

So this month, I’m turning my attention outward—mainly toward my environment.

The first is getting out in public more often. I’m exploring a couple of groups I can join for social exposure, and one of my small adventure tasks is to interact with people I meet along the way—even if it’s only a nod.

The second is putting procedures and simple checks in place for housework. I’m not looking for a white-glove routine, just something I can live with as I move through a version of spring cleaning.

Fifteen minutes a day is the goal.

 

I want to be as ruthless as possible using the keep, toss, give-away method. My intention is to reduce what I own by half. I don’t know if I’ll get there—but even 25–30% would help me feel less closed in by my things.

The last area I’m working on is self-care—but not in the usual way.

I want to get my hair cut every three months. I’m also considering a simple skincare routine—not because I feel I need it, but because I enjoy things like facemasks. That might be where I begin—one facemask a week.

I’m also rethinking my wardrobe. I recently discovered my colours were done incorrectly, so this feels like a good opportunity to build my first capsule wardrobe.

 

I know I can do most of this.

But if I learned anything from March, it’s this: pacing matters.

I need to go slowly instead of trying to do too much too quickly. So I’ll keep that lesson close—doing what I can, not everything I want.

If you’re also learning to go slower while still moving forward, you’re not alone.