1. I started reflecting: Reflection after learning is vital. If you dont stop and ask yourself how can I apply this? It will go away with the wind.
2. I became Journey focused instead of destination focused: I used to read books and count the pages till the chapter was done. I wanted the satisfaction of finishing a book, instead of learning all that I could from it. Now I read books and sometimes Ill read one page and it speaks so much to me I'll read it 3 times. Im reading to learn Im enjoying the process of growing and Im not in a hurry to get there, because there is no such thing as "there".
3. When I set a goal I mean it: I used to always write down my goals and then a month would go by and I hadn't done what I said I was going to do so I would get discouraged and quit. This isn't allowed anymore if I say Im going to stretch everyday and its midnight and I want to go to bed I stretch anyway because I said I was going to and I feel so much better about myself afterward.
4. I am fixing my back : I was born with a hump in my spine, being 5'9 didnt help and I slouched on top of it. Kids always called me the hunchback of notre dame (nice right?) I then got in 2 car accidents and have been in constant pain for almost 10 years. Every year I would say next year Ill focus on my back then I would make an excuse why it wasnt a good time. This year no more excuses, Ive been going to the chiropractor for a month and half, stretching EVERYDAY, and doing exercise's for it. The saying things get worse before they get better couldnt be more true, Ive had some days where picking up bryson was almost impossible. I had to dig deep and push threw it and Im so glad Im doing it. Ive seen BIG results already and cant wait to share before and afters at the end of the year.
5. I stopped watching reality T.V: We dont have cable but I would watch Keeping up with the kardashians, or housewives on the computer. I finally got sick of it and thought "this is'nt doing anything for me and is a huge waste of time". Brett and I will watch 45 mins of T.V at night together to unwind before bed. Im ok with that and hope to one day to only watch it once and awhile.
6. I started Oil pulling: In a quest to heal my mouth I listened to a seminar with the top holistic dentists across the country, it was fascinating. One speaker talked about how oil pulling changed his life, I had never heard of it before but I was intrigued. I did my own research and found what he was saying to be true. Its basically an age old practice of swishing oil around in your mouth for at least 10 mins, this pulls toxins out of your body and binds them to the oil. Some benefits include: great oral health, whiter teeth, pink gums, fresh breath. Its great for joint pain, sinus congestion, bad skin, chronic illness's, the list goes on. Ive been doing it everyday for 2 months and my gums no longer bleed when I floss.
7. We switched to cloth diapers: I am so mad we didnt do this sooner, I LOVE cloth diapers. NO more chemicals, better for the environment, save a ton of money, makes potty training easier.
8. I take my vitamins EVERYDAY: I used to take my vitamins once and awhile sometimes Id go weeks without taking them. Its been 6 months and I have not missed one day, they are my insurance and I believe totally vital for great health. Not all vitamins are created equal and I found a brand that I LOVE so I started selling them you can buy them here
9. I read everyday: I read once that you will become like the people you hang out with and the books you read. So everyday Ive been reading good books to help develop myself.
10. I'm simplifying my life: Im cutting out the crap and only leaving room for what matters. Im developing systems to try and utilize my time more efficiently so I can do more. This is a work in progress and still sometimes gets the best of me. But Im positive Ill master this at some point as long as I keep working on it.
11. I started a blog: Ive been thinking about doing this for a long time and just kept putting it off. This is a way for me to reflect, gage my progress, see my success's, and keeps me accountable. It will also be so cool to look back year after year at all the entries.
12. I started connecting with people: I want my son to be really confident when talking to people so that means I have to be. I promised myself that when I go places I would look people in the eye, smile and say hello how are you? I find so often i would go about my day busy running around not really noticing all these beautiful people around me. Ive met some really neat people in the process, learned a lot watching others, and am more aware of whats going on around me.
What are somethings you've been telling yourself that you want to do but just haven't made time for?
nite nite friends
4. I am fixing my back : I was born with a hump in my spine, being 5'9 didnt help and I slouched on top of it. Kids always called me the hunchback of notre dame (nice right?) I then got in 2 car accidents and have been in constant pain for almost 10 years. Every year I would say next year Ill focus on my back then I would make an excuse why it wasnt a good time. This year no more excuses, Ive been going to the chiropractor for a month and half, stretching EVERYDAY, and doing exercise's for it. The saying things get worse before they get better couldnt be more true, Ive had some days where picking up bryson was almost impossible. I had to dig deep and push threw it and Im so glad Im doing it. Ive seen BIG results already and cant wait to share before and afters at the end of the year.
5. I stopped watching reality T.V: We dont have cable but I would watch Keeping up with the kardashians, or housewives on the computer. I finally got sick of it and thought "this is'nt doing anything for me and is a huge waste of time". Brett and I will watch 45 mins of T.V at night together to unwind before bed. Im ok with that and hope to one day to only watch it once and awhile.
6. I started Oil pulling: In a quest to heal my mouth I listened to a seminar with the top holistic dentists across the country, it was fascinating. One speaker talked about how oil pulling changed his life, I had never heard of it before but I was intrigued. I did my own research and found what he was saying to be true. Its basically an age old practice of swishing oil around in your mouth for at least 10 mins, this pulls toxins out of your body and binds them to the oil. Some benefits include: great oral health, whiter teeth, pink gums, fresh breath. Its great for joint pain, sinus congestion, bad skin, chronic illness's, the list goes on. Ive been doing it everyday for 2 months and my gums no longer bleed when I floss.
7. We switched to cloth diapers: I am so mad we didnt do this sooner, I LOVE cloth diapers. NO more chemicals, better for the environment, save a ton of money, makes potty training easier.
8. I take my vitamins EVERYDAY: I used to take my vitamins once and awhile sometimes Id go weeks without taking them. Its been 6 months and I have not missed one day, they are my insurance and I believe totally vital for great health. Not all vitamins are created equal and I found a brand that I LOVE so I started selling them you can buy them here
9. I read everyday: I read once that you will become like the people you hang out with and the books you read. So everyday Ive been reading good books to help develop myself.
10. I'm simplifying my life: Im cutting out the crap and only leaving room for what matters. Im developing systems to try and utilize my time more efficiently so I can do more. This is a work in progress and still sometimes gets the best of me. But Im positive Ill master this at some point as long as I keep working on it.
11. I started a blog: Ive been thinking about doing this for a long time and just kept putting it off. This is a way for me to reflect, gage my progress, see my success's, and keeps me accountable. It will also be so cool to look back year after year at all the entries.
12. I started connecting with people: I want my son to be really confident when talking to people so that means I have to be. I promised myself that when I go places I would look people in the eye, smile and say hello how are you? I find so often i would go about my day busy running around not really noticing all these beautiful people around me. Ive met some really neat people in the process, learned a lot watching others, and am more aware of whats going on around me.
What are somethings you've been telling yourself that you want to do but just haven't made time for?
nite nite friends
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