This day was devoted to developing the drive -- the drive to focus on my work, and to get it done efficiently. Also, the drive to work out at some point during each day. Finally, the drive to fit in at least one extra activity each day. These three directions were driven today.
My schedule did not allow for the desired work out. Nonetheless, I did run on the treadmill at the gym. The speed and distance were not ideal, but, overall, the run was a success. Done is good, and sometimes good is just right.
I spent so much of my life striving to diet (finding the trick to drop the pounds), but now I simply want to focus on a healthy diet. At times, it's difficult to make sure that my Son eats well. Also, family dinners are extremely important to me. I will not diet, but I will watch my diet.
Often, I proclaim that I am done. How perfect is this statement? It applies to so much with which I am/can be done: complaining; maintaining my weight; coveting; and dozens more thoughts that are devoid of delight and direction.
This year, I am definitely dedicated to a daily dose of delightful declarations.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Letter C - creating the course
Interesting that today should be the letter "c" with the Iowa Caucuses happening. They make me glad that I am not a registered republican; the antics are at times not to be believed. What is the saying about it being real because you couldn't make this stuff up?
Currently, I am creating my course with curious creativity. What will work for this remaking? Time will tell. This remaking must cause change, mostly in the care with which I treat myself. At times, I am too capable, which can result in my doing too much for others and not enough for me. It doesn't have to be too complex; I simply need to make me a priority.
Today was a full day back on schedule for the first time in weeks. I loved the hectic nature of December, but I am looking forward to the routine nature of January.
I successfully fit in my food and fitness focus factors. I ate well, using what I have on hand (which advanced the finance focus factor). Lately, I have been running outside, but this was a day for the gym. The 1 hour of a mixed workout was welcomed and wonderful. It was difficult to break away to get to the gym, but once I did, I was so much better for it! Satisfying my cravings for physical activity caters to my character like a charm!
Currently, I am creating my course with curious creativity. What will work for this remaking? Time will tell. This remaking must cause change, mostly in the care with which I treat myself. At times, I am too capable, which can result in my doing too much for others and not enough for me. It doesn't have to be too complex; I simply need to make me a priority.
Today was a full day back on schedule for the first time in weeks. I loved the hectic nature of December, but I am looking forward to the routine nature of January.
I successfully fit in my food and fitness focus factors. I ate well, using what I have on hand (which advanced the finance focus factor). Lately, I have been running outside, but this was a day for the gym. The 1 hour of a mixed workout was welcomed and wonderful. It was difficult to break away to get to the gym, but once I did, I was so much better for it! Satisfying my cravings for physical activity caters to my character like a charm!
Monday, January 2, 2012
Living the Letters: B -- back to basics
What better place to start? Today's focus primarily was on work, and secondarily on my Son. Beginning the new exercise schedule did not happen, but.... Instead, I ate rather well to make up for the lack of exercise. Beating myself up about what didn't get done will not happen; doing so is not worth the required negative energy.
The Runner's World quote of the day was perfect -- something about finding time for what's important. That will be my secret to this year's success!
Breathing deeply, balancing needs and wants, and believing in my ability to break through barriers provided today's beautiful and brilliant buoyancy.
I am ready, willing, and able to bring it.
The Runner's World quote of the day was perfect -- something about finding time for what's important. That will be my secret to this year's success!
Breathing deeply, balancing needs and wants, and believing in my ability to break through barriers provided today's beautiful and brilliant buoyancy.
I am ready, willing, and able to bring it.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
New Year / new approach -- Letter A
It's January 1st! I am collecting my thoughts for this new year.
Each day is a gift, which I will give to myself and others. There's plenty of time to do what matters. I will be selective and proactive. This is my life and I will live it to my advantage, rather than to the advantage of others., which too often happens.
My weekly wanderings will be welcomed. In doing so, the days will be detailed as necessary.
Today was a treasure.
This is the first day of another remaking. Overall, my focus factors remain the same. How I implement them will differ somewhat.
I will live the alphabet of this year's wonders
Letter A -- I am anxiously anticipating
Today, I acted. I accomplished activities at home. I spent quality time with my Mom. I enjoyed coffee with one of my sisters. I played a game with my Son. I didn't do everything I set out to do, but I did enough.
Each day is a gift, which I will give to myself and others. There's plenty of time to do what matters. I will be selective and proactive. This is my life and I will live it to my advantage, rather than to the advantage of others., which too often happens.
My weekly wanderings will be welcomed. In doing so, the days will be detailed as necessary.
Today was a treasure.
This is the first day of another remaking. Overall, my focus factors remain the same. How I implement them will differ somewhat.
I will live the alphabet of this year's wonders
Letter A -- I am anxiously anticipating
Today, I acted. I accomplished activities at home. I spent quality time with my Mom. I enjoyed coffee with one of my sisters. I played a game with my Son. I didn't do everything I set out to do, but I did enough.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Fitness focus factor
No exercise today, but lots of other house chores accomplished. It's okay because since Monday it's the first day without exercise in it. I am such a better person as a result!
Those 5 days included a total of 4 hours (3 one hour sessions and 2 half hour sessions). They included running and cross-training; 3 days running outside and 2 sessions at the gym.
I need to keep that schedule / trend going for so many reasons. Every part of my life is better when I take time to exercise. Too often I forget this, but thankfully I can remember and implement it again.
I am worth it. I will take the time for me. In doing so, I end up having more quality time for and with others.
Those 5 days included a total of 4 hours (3 one hour sessions and 2 half hour sessions). They included running and cross-training; 3 days running outside and 2 sessions at the gym.
I need to keep that schedule / trend going for so many reasons. Every part of my life is better when I take time to exercise. Too often I forget this, but thankfully I can remember and implement it again.
I am worth it. I will take the time for me. In doing so, I end up having more quality time for and with others.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
mind murmur - daylight savings
The only time I remember being grounded as a child was on the night that daylight savings time ended. I recall that I was in my late teens, and I had gone out with my older, later-to-be first husband. We went to a party at a local private (polish or bocce) club. I stayed out way too late.
When I go home, one of my older brothers was awake. Someone commented on the time, perhaps 2am. I quickly referred to 1 hour earlier, as if that would make it okay. He then said that I was too late. My Mom agreed, and implemented some punishment. I recall that she grounded me, but I don't recall any of the details. It did not have any impact on me, except that I do remember it about 30 years later.
Currently, I have such difficulty punishing my Son because I want it to have real impact, other than a vague memory in some distant time. Although, might there be some value to that memory?
When I go home, one of my older brothers was awake. Someone commented on the time, perhaps 2am. I quickly referred to 1 hour earlier, as if that would make it okay. He then said that I was too late. My Mom agreed, and implemented some punishment. I recall that she grounded me, but I don't recall any of the details. It did not have any impact on me, except that I do remember it about 30 years later.
Currently, I have such difficulty punishing my Son because I want it to have real impact, other than a vague memory in some distant time. Although, might there be some value to that memory?
mind murmur
Things have been so hectic. I think about blogging, but get caught up in life instead. Though I am not here, I am not static. I have gotten back into eBay and half.com, selling as hemwcollects. My time there has been fun, but not enough. What is enough? At least it's something....
I have been increasingly curious about Twitter, so I have flown there, tweeting as @running2remake. This is quite an interesting place and activity. Tonight, my Son asked, "are you tweeting?" How he even knew what that was is a mystery to me -- he's 7. Anyway, I answered affirmatively, and he asked to whom I was tweeting, and I replied that I wasn't sure. He then absconded with my iPhone and sent the following tweet,
This is Connor hi my mom is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!she really nice.They are the best mom and dad EVER!
Well, I have no words for that....
I didn't fit in my run today. I did, however, clean the garage gutters.
How can I be expected to be "girly" sexy when at the same time I am expected to do that which otherwise will not get done?
I have been increasingly curious about Twitter, so I have flown there, tweeting as @running2remake. This is quite an interesting place and activity. Tonight, my Son asked, "are you tweeting?" How he even knew what that was is a mystery to me -- he's 7. Anyway, I answered affirmatively, and he asked to whom I was tweeting, and I replied that I wasn't sure. He then absconded with my iPhone and sent the following tweet,
This is Connor hi my mom is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!she really nice.They are the best mom and dad EVER!
Well, I have no words for that....
I didn't fit in my run today. I did, however, clean the garage gutters.
How can I be expected to be "girly" sexy when at the same time I am expected to do that which otherwise will not get done?
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