am really excited about our focus this month, it's all about relaxation.
I have to admit, I am always on the run. It seems that I have something going on around every corner. I am not involved in committees, nor do my kids have lots of classes. I am just always busy.
The hardest thing for me to learn is to take care of myself. I have learned after many years that I really need to get up before my family. Nothing is harder on my day than waking up to my kids needing everything. I wake up very early and it gives me quiet time to have coffee/tea and read my mail and just be quiet. After getting my husband out the door I am able to shower and get dressed alone without little ones underfoot. If I am putting my makeup on in the car and late getting them to school I am a mess all day. My husband thinks I am strange for getting up at the crack of dawn on the weekend, but I need my time. I also like to take a hot bath with no interruptions a few times a week.
I really like to watch the Biggest Loser on TV every week & their opening song says "What have you done today to make yourself feel proud" I use this in my daily thoughts - what have I done to make myself feel proud? Did I take care of myself, did I work towards where I want to be? It can be very small, babysteps!
I look forward to all of us working on feeling more relaxed during the holidays this year!
Wishing you peaceful thoughts today,
Amy
Quote of the Day
"Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you runinto a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."
- Michael Jordan
4 Comments:
I completely agree with you! I MUST get up early to have some quiet time to myself before I have to be "on" with my children. My struggle lately is to compel myself to exercise during this "me" time. I have a very demanding toddler who takes a lot of my energy, and getting on the treadmill at the crack of dawn and then getting showered up and ready for the day makes the most sense. It's just a bit tough to do this on dark, cold Alaskan mornings. Also, it's hard to be accountable to myself. Any motivating hints, anyone?
As always, your blog posts are very soothing and inspiring. Thank you! ~~jo in AK
I too agree that I need to get up before my kids. My kids are in high school so we are all leaving about the same time. I know when i get up before them and have a jump on the day things just seem to run better. I get a little house work done and I have a good feeling when I leave for work. My problem is that I don't take care of myself and lately I have been getting up just in time to get myself out of the house. That rushed feeling seems to stay with me most of the day.
I have no excuse not to get on the treadmill in the mornings but can't seem to get motivated. I have sleep apnea and use a cpap machine. There is a possibility I could get off the machine if I would take off some weight. I could sure use some motivational help to get me moving, and take better care of myself.
Life is too short and I just hate feeling this way.
Need motivation? We are here for you. Feel free to stop by our forum & start a thread. We would love to cheer you on.
A great motivation is to start thinking what I would be like to be in better shape. Getting off the machine, keeping up with a toddler. Pick a picture out of a magazine that represents what you would feel like. A woman jumping, a big smile. Put it in your gratitude journal and look at it everyday. I am working on some new tools to really help us too...just wait.
If there is anything I can help with I am always here. You can reach me at amy@thehatchedegg.com.
I am proud of both of you! Way to Go!
Wishing you the best,
Amy :)
When I don't feel like exercising, I try to talk myself into just doing the warm-up or the first 5-10 minutes. Sometimes I find I really don't have the energy and stop after 5-10 minutes. I can feel good that I at least did something and it keeps me from slipping out of my exercise routine. Other times I find that after 5-10 minutes, I'm energized and can keep going til the end of the workout.
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