Walking To A Better 2023 - Appreciate The Little Things In Life

To improve my fitness, I had previously set a goal to clock an average of 8,000 steps on a daily basis for 2023. To put the numbers in perspective, my average step count for 2022 was about 4,656 steps.

It has now been eight months into the year and I thought I would share my progress and reflect on my journey thus far.

The Numbers

August was a great month as I was on vacation for some parts of the month, and managed to travel Thailand and Japan for weeks of sightseeing. Inevitably, I was clocking the steps ferociously (and unknowingly) and I managed to end the month with a whooping 9,596 steps daily. That's about 50% higher than usual. As for the overall average, it increased from 6,666 to 7,040 steps currently. That said, it is still way short of the 8,000 steps target, but we are getting closer!

Appreciate The Little Things In Life

I would share bits about my life along this journey of Walking To A Better 2023, and this month is no different.

I actually wanted to write about my trips but I think the sights and experiences probably deserve separate entries on their own. Am still currently sorting out the travel photos and catching on my Hive reading and posting at the moment. While travelling, I had some reflections and I just feel that we (or at least myself) ought to appreciate the little things in life, a little more.

• Simple things like I am healthy and alive to be able to go on vacation and enjoy these different sights, try out different cuisines, and build up memorable life experiences

• Simple things like I have a stable job which grants me annual vacation leave that I can utilise to take some time off work (still get paid at the same time!) - and I do know some friends do not have such flexibility so it's something that I shouldn't take for granted

• Simple things like I have a nice team of colleagues who cover my urgent work pieces without bothering me so that I can enjoy my break uninterrupted - and I do know some friends who have to take calls or reply work emails even when they are on vacation

• Simple things like I have the financial means and savings to travel, especially when flights and hotel accommodations are not cheap these days - and I do know some friends who are trying to make ends meet and have to watch their expenses carefully with the inflation affecting everyone's living expenses.

So for that, I am very grateful and thankful, especially when I had a tough first half this year. :)

Summing Up

So August was an awesome month and let's see how September would turn out. Am slightly optimistic about September's step count because it will still be boosted a little by travelling - but it still depends on my activity for the rest of the month, especially when I will be back to my desk bound job. Well, I am still not sure whether I can hit my 8,000 steps target but I will just keep doing my best and enjoy the process! Like what some say, it's not always the outcome but the journey that counts! :)

Thanks for reading and have a pleasant week ahead!