We welcomed another new year even though I am not really sure where the last one went. I know I didn't accomplish most of the things I wanted to, which makes me sad and upset with myself. I am hoping this year will be a bit different. I am thinking of a new way to approach it. There are tons of things I want to change about myself and my life in general. And when I say lots, I mean I am pretty sure I could name at least 100. So... I think the challenge I am going to present myself with is changing one thing a week. Some of these things will be so simple like brushing my teeth twice a day instead of once or not at all. Or going to bed at a more decent hour even if I read for awhile before lights out. Or replacing at least one glass of pop with a glass of water each day. I have bigger challenges for myself like exercising 5 days a week or following a more strict schedule with the kids.
I am very aware this seems like a lot of change, but if I focus my attention on one thing a week and slowly add to it every week, I am hoping it will become permanent. I think I will focus on three small things per month and one big thing. A key part of this is I will not be able to move onto the next thing on my list until I was successful at the first thing for the entire week. I know most people do much better with smaller goals, but I am more of the big picture kind of person. I'm an all or nothing. I either have to do it all or do nothing, because small goals just don't work for me.
I want this to be a lifestyle change, so I am not setting goals as far as weight or deadlines for myself. I know what my ultimate goal is and what my healthy weight range is, so those are my final goals. However, I do not have a time limit on those as long as I know I am working each day to obtain them.
Okay, I just wanted to get those thoughts down. I plan to post another blog soon about the happenings in our family. Until then.
Hugs ~ B.
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