I feel like I'm being much too lazy these days, and I'm determined to snap out of it! I should be taking serious advantage of my much needed time off, but I feel like I have not been as productive as I truly should be. My new goal is to sleep earlier, wake up earlier, work out more often (I SERIOUSLY NEED TO GET BACK ON THIS), eat better, read more book, watch less T.V, blog when I can, and look for jobs (which I have already been doing!). Am I aiming to high? I would like to think not. I just have to be serious about getting on a better schedule. I honestly didn't think I would go this long without a job. I have truly enjoyed the last two months of pretty much doing NOTHING, but I think it's time to get back on the right track.
So every year we all think of things we need to work on. I gave up on new years resolutions a long time ago, because I was always disappointed when I never truly stuck to it. I feel like it's time to bring it back. I know I can do anything if I really want to; I just have to put my best foot forward and work hard...even if it kills me.
I'm only going to start with three; anymore then that and I know I will fall short. Start small and work your way up, it's the only way for me at least.
Stay Organized: In general I'm a pretty organized person, but I know I can do better. If I prioritization my time and come up with a good schedule/routine I know I can accomplish so much more. I bought myself a planner and have really been using it...but I guess that's not such a big deal since I don't exactly have a ton going on right now. I carry it in my purse, and surprisingly I find myself wondering "why have I never done this before". It's nice to be able to look through and see: I have an interview on Monday, dinner date on Wednesday, and I better not forget to wish my friend a Happy Birthday on Friday.
Work Out: I have a love hate relationship with the gym. I love going, every time I get on a treadmill/elliptical I feel like I could go on for hours. When I walk out of the gym I feel so refreshed and can't wait to come back. So then what's the big deal? Getting there! I always say "I'm going to go to the gym today" and then I some how always find a way out of it. Last summer I was working out with a trainer two times a week, going to the gym on my own once a week, and taking a belly dancing class once a week. I had not felt so good since my softball days when skipping a workout was never even a thought. Unemployment does not help my situation, but I have to stop using that as an excuse, I didn't buy those Biggest Loser workout DVD's for nothing (believe it or not, it really is a killer workout). I have to find ways to be creative and get back in shape...I know I'll feel so much more energized and that's just what I need right about now.
Patience: It's funny that I come to this last, because it by far needs to be at the top of my list. We all have something we know about ourselves that we truly must work on but always find a way of saying "this is who I am". Innallaha-maa-as-Sabereen, God is with those who have patience. I feel like I need to walk around saying that until I live it and breathe it. It upsets me to know that the best of people are those who have patience and it's something I severely lack. When I want something I want it then and there, and I’m bad at taking “no” for an answer. I know better then anyone else that life does not work out that way, but still I must remind myself "BE PATIENT". I face things in my everyday life that force to me learn how to be more patient I almost feel like it's God's way of telling me "I'm going to make you to learn this trait if you like it or not". This is just another reminder of how blessed I really am. As much as I don’t believe I have any of this beautiful thing in me, I know it’s not fully the case. I have dealt with many things in life where I proved to myself and many others that I have what it takes. I just need to find a way to bring it out on my own and not only when I’m “forced”. I have just realized how much this effects not only myself but the people around me. I know this will benefit me in the best of ways and I hope the people closest to me will bare this in mind and always be willing to provide me with a nice reminder.
So I'm going to work hard on these three things. If I put my mind to it I know it will happen.
I think I can, I think I can, I think I can.....
2 comments:
This is the first year i've stuck to my new years resolution, or actively gone out of my way to reach that goal. But i think what made it easier this year is i decided to make a resolution that i've never made before. Every year it's, I won't be late this year, i won't be fat this year, i won't be mean this year. haha...It IS hard! Hopefully we can both keep it up ;) PS. use google calendar, it's the best planner i've ever owned! it syncs to your icalendar, so yuo always have it on your iphone :D
I was like who is this leaving a message for me on here, because most people see it posted on FB. OMG I hope you start a blog....I would love it!! Ya I never even saw google calendar until you send me that invite lol, I instantly fell in love
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