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#PresentOverPerfect2019

"When you are off track, acknowledge it, forgive yourself, and re-start."

Every now and then, I feel the need to take a step back from life, reflect on it and reboot my mind, body and soul. Often, I do this towards the end of December when I reflect on the year coming to an end and I begin planning for the new year ahead. Unfortunately, this time around, I really struggled with the whole process and particularly with setting new goals for myself as I got closer to 2019. Leading up to the holidays, during the holidays and even after the holidays, I was evidently off track and in a bit of a slump.
 
My brother, my sister-in-law and my niece who welcomed me into their home in Karlskrona, Sweden over the holidays
Luckily, living in Vietnam, I get a second shot at New Year's since people here celebrate Tet, also known as Vietnamese Lunar New Year. After returning from Sweden, I spent some time contemplating what I should do during my next, very fast approaching holiday and thanks to a gym buddy, I finally decided to set myself up for my very first Fitness Holiday (Soooo ME, right?!). I booked a flight to Phuket, Thailand and a hotel in Chalong on a street where I was told there were lots of gyms and healthy food options; I mean, what more could I possibly need and want?!

Now, to be honest, my first two days in Phuket, I felt a little overwhelmed having so much time alone with very little to do; weekends are a bit slow over there. If we video-chatted during my first few days there, thanks so much; it was really great catching up with family and friends!
Relaxing on my balcony
Over the course of the week, I worked out between 1 to 3 times a day at a really unique place called Unit 27, while attending a variety classes, such as Tour De Unit, Drill Sergeant, Gymnastics, Olympic Lifting, CrossFit, The Yard, Core-Ruption, Mobilize and even an Outdoor Challenge at the beach. Talk about an adrenaline rush!
Unit 27-CrossFit Phuket
Aside from working out, I did get to relax with a few massages as well as a mani-pedi. I also ate an abundance of healthy and yummy foods; such as acai bowls, smoothies, fresh juices, rice bowls and Thai food, just to name a few.

Healthy Food Heaven

Towards the end of my stay, it became evident that I was not the only person there that wanted a "reboot". I was amazed with the amount of people who took part in this kind of Fitness Holiday. I met some great individuals from different places around the world who each had their own reasons for going to Phuket.  Some of the stories I heard were truly inspiring and they helped me through my personal reflection process.
Outdoor Challenge at the Beach
I can't say I got any further in setting up some SMART goals for myself, but I do feel like my time away alone allowed me to take a step back, reflect and reboot. I now feel ready for 2019-the year of the Pig, as I try to embrace Present Over Perfect.
Year of the Pig

 Happy New Year! Chúc mừng năm mới!

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