Each month has a different picture by a different artist, April is my favorite
Anyways back to the post. I like many others have been excitedly writing down my goals and resolutions for 2011. Directly into my brand spanking new planner so that I can remind myself everyday of what they are. The list of goals is long (as it always is) but the resolutions I decided this year should be a little more simple
1. No more snooze button (So far failing at this one, but we drove 11 hours yesterday we were tired)
2. Do some type of work out everyday even if just for 10 minutes
3. Say thank you in writing to someone different every week
4. Be more patient, and stop putting so much pressure on myself
The last one is actually a really big resolution, but one that is very important to me. I (like many of you out there) am extremely busy and constantly running around on overdrive. I set high goals for myself, which is fine because that is how I have been successful. But I think as I am getting older I am realizing that there is a better way to set high goals and achieve them without putting constant pressure on myself. You might be thinking how the heck is she going to do that? And even more so what type of advice could I who is the culprit of all culprit of pressure on myself give you? In my mind it is simple....stop, think, accept and breathe before acting. Let me give you an example of what I do all the time and it drives me (and probably John) crazy. I will write a work to do list and a personal to do list every morning as I drink my coffee. Today I woke up and did my normal routine. On the personal side the list was quiet long today as we have been gone for the past two weeks. On the work side it was quite extensive as well, considering I am traveling almost every day in January. I start to read my personal list: grocery shopping, Target, return a few things, go to the cleaners, go to the frame shop, work out, and trust me it goes on for about 20 more things that need to be done TODAY. My list is regulary like this but I always feel like I have to get everything done or I will not feel like I am able to relax. Well this morning after reading both lists I started to get a little stressed out, I mean there is only 24 hours in the day here! Then I took my advice, I stopped reading, I thought about what tasks were most important and picked three. Groceries, work out, and cleaners, and decided the rest can wait until tomorrow. Then I breathed and accepted my decision. For many people out there that feel this way it is a difficult thing to conquer. It is partially the world we live in and partially just a characteristic of someone with a Type A personality. I feel that I am good at balancing the simple pleasures of life, but the times when things are crazy and hectic if I just take the time to stop, think, accept, and breathe about all the tasks that seem to pile up everyday those crazy and hectic times will be a lot smoother. My feeling is if I make a conscious effort to do this then my blood pressure won't be nearly as high. Haha just kidding (maybe not though) So with that said those Christmas lights can come down next week as well. Last night after completing just three of my tasks I relaxed and enjoyed a nice dinner with John and Palin, just a simple pleasure vs. the insanity. Happy New Year Everyone!
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