Wow, one more week to go! I am so glad I am sticking to this experiment, this will seem like the easy part when I start "Step Two" of my plan to enhance the positivity and relationships in my life. What is Step Two? That's where I start really using exercise to help get me to this goal. I am disappointed that I have not made myself more accountable for exercise during this first 21 days. My lack of motivation I think comes from my mindset, so I am trying not to be too hard on myself and take one step at a time. "That last ten pounds" is the weight that is on my mind right now.
1. Taking care of puppies this weekend - love any opportunity to spend time with other people's puppies!
2. I am grateful that my kids are both crazy about animals, just like me!
3. For my job, just saw that the other company I interviewed with is out of business...maybe I could have made a difference for them but I know it would have been really difficult times. Love the job I have.
My Random Act - A long catch up letter sent to a good friend today.
Meditation - deep breathing
Relive a positive experience - finally landing the job I am in was a long haul, but worth it in the end. So glad I was patient.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes plus and extra 15 in the afternoon!
Monday, March 4, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Day 13
1. Being able to spend time alone with my daughter today
2. Having all the donation items to mail fit in the one box that I picked out - the first time!
3. Having no negative consequences today from letting my son have a little unsupervised freedom away from the house
My Random Act - I'll have to be more mindful about this the next week, but I did have a nice banter with the kid who rang up my purchases
Meditation - not today
Relive a positive experience - I participate in a grocery store feedback community and seeing results from that time I spend is very uplifting. It may be a little thing, but when I saw signs in the parking lot to remind people to bring their reusable bags in with them, I couldn't believe it. Not that I think I can take credit for that all on my own, but I did preach about it in several surveys!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes as usual!
Friday, March 1, 2013
Day 12.. just another day of gratitudes
Short and sweet today:
1. my parent's health and ability to live independently and that they continue to enjoy life;
2. lunch with a friend once in a while
3. getting through a whole week of no drama with the kids!
My Random Act - complimented the necklace of the bank teller today
Meditation - deep breathing again, kitten not far away
Relive a positive experience - lunch with a friend and catching up after several months of working too hard!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
1. my parent's health and ability to live independently and that they continue to enjoy life;
2. lunch with a friend once in a while
3. getting through a whole week of no drama with the kids!
My Random Act - complimented the necklace of the bank teller today
Meditation - deep breathing again, kitten not far away
Relive a positive experience - lunch with a friend and catching up after several months of working too hard!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Day 11...busy work week!
Today's gratitudes - a bit brief because I have worked my tail off this week so far and it's catching up to me. But I feel like I have a good positive attitude and outlook on things despite the craziness!
1. People willing to take old books that my daughter doesn't need any longer. I am grateful that she is able to let go and take pleasure in the knowledge that many children in those schools will enjoy reading them.
2. My flexible work schedule.
3. My son's responsive teachers - they have been so helpful with his course selection choices and what they feel is best for him for next year. Yes, it's February and they are already starting to work on the fall schedule!
My Random Act - sent birthday wishes to a friend - not so random, but I remembered!
Meditation - just a few deep breaths before starting my day at work.
Relive a positive experience - Walking my dog gives me great pleasure every morning, but on days when the sky is a brilliant blue and it's early enough that we are the only ones outside, I just seep happiness!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
1. People willing to take old books that my daughter doesn't need any longer. I am grateful that she is able to let go and take pleasure in the knowledge that many children in those schools will enjoy reading them.
2. My flexible work schedule.
3. My son's responsive teachers - they have been so helpful with his course selection choices and what they feel is best for him for next year. Yes, it's February and they are already starting to work on the fall schedule!
My Random Act - sent birthday wishes to a friend - not so random, but I remembered!
Meditation - just a few deep breaths before starting my day at work.
Relive a positive experience - Walking my dog gives me great pleasure every morning, but on days when the sky is a brilliant blue and it's early enough that we are the only ones outside, I just seep happiness!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Day 10 of 21 Days of Gratitudes
It's Day 10 of 21 and I feel like I have been "diarying" forever! I want to complete this task as I feel like I am perpetually starting projects and never finishing them.
So here's what I am grateful for today...and the reason this is posted late is that I forgot to set the scheduling (I am defnitely a newbie blogger)!
1. Work is so busy, so I am never bored, and it equals job security as well!
2. My cat serenading me with her quiet meows so I come over to see her.
3. My children behaving when I work late.
My Random Act - taking time to let a far away friend know I was thinking of her
Meditation - yikes, no I didn't do again.
Relive a positive experience - I was thinking about the Mediterranean Sea - I lived in Tunis, Tunisia for a few years when I was in elementary school. My most vivid memories are those of camping on the beach with my family and friends. We had a lot of freedom to roam around unattended and it always felt like I was in a remote location, miles away, when in actuality, my mom probably could see me the whole time.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes (again)
So here's what I am grateful for today...and the reason this is posted late is that I forgot to set the scheduling (I am defnitely a newbie blogger)!
1. Work is so busy, so I am never bored, and it equals job security as well!
2. My cat serenading me with her quiet meows so I come over to see her.
3. My children behaving when I work late.
My Random Act - taking time to let a far away friend know I was thinking of her
Meditation - yikes, no I didn't do again.
Relive a positive experience - I was thinking about the Mediterranean Sea - I lived in Tunis, Tunisia for a few years when I was in elementary school. My most vivid memories are those of camping on the beach with my family and friends. We had a lot of freedom to roam around unattended and it always felt like I was in a remote location, miles away, when in actuality, my mom probably could see me the whole time.
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes (again)
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Day 9 - "The Program"
I participate in a program through our health insurance company that rebates some of our premiums paid if we participate in various programs they offer such as stress management, weight control, there's even an exercise tracker! There is coaching offered through this company where you will talk to someone once or twice a month to get a program in place. I didn't feel like I was ready to commit to getting some extra support but I feel more ready now. It's not like I have had 9 days of perfection, but I just feel like my outlook is so much more positive. I am going to stick this 21 days out before starting any new "programs" - my goal is to get to a place where I am self confident enough to start exercising, and lose that last 10 pounds, have more passion and love for life. Did I mention - get more organized?! I hope you are inspired to diary your gratitudes for 21 days and see what you start feeling that you can take on!
1. Dog's teeth are sparkling clean after an appointment with the vet - I am hopeful that his stinky breath will get better and my daughter and I are committed to brushing his teeth everyday to keep his teeth and gums healthy (and hopefully more fresh breath in months to come)!
2. My husband, haven't mentioned him much yet. He works hard to be a good dad, husband, role model and provider.
3. an act of nature, a huge flock of birds flying around together over my head during the dog walk - it's amazing that they don't ever crash into one another - and that I did not get any droppings on my head!
My Random Act - if I am being honest here, I wasn't mean or nasty to anyone today, thought I had something random to share....maybe not. How about that I didn't take out my frustration of dealing with the copier lease on the copier sales person who is now involved?!
Meditation - a few moments of deep breathing
Relive a positive experience - Another kiss from my son, with no hidden agenda, just because! Or is it his birthday coming up in a couple of weeks?!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
1. Dog's teeth are sparkling clean after an appointment with the vet - I am hopeful that his stinky breath will get better and my daughter and I are committed to brushing his teeth everyday to keep his teeth and gums healthy (and hopefully more fresh breath in months to come)!
2. My husband, haven't mentioned him much yet. He works hard to be a good dad, husband, role model and provider.
3. an act of nature, a huge flock of birds flying around together over my head during the dog walk - it's amazing that they don't ever crash into one another - and that I did not get any droppings on my head!
My Random Act - if I am being honest here, I wasn't mean or nasty to anyone today, thought I had something random to share....maybe not. How about that I didn't take out my frustration of dealing with the copier lease on the copier sales person who is now involved?!
Meditation - a few moments of deep breathing
Relive a positive experience - Another kiss from my son, with no hidden agenda, just because! Or is it his birthday coming up in a couple of weeks?!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes
Monday, February 25, 2013
Day 8 - Mellow...
Today was a really mellow day, I wasn't too focused on gratitudes so I had to think a bit more than usual and reflect on the day.
1. I am happy that I spent less than $100 at Costco - and that was with two family members in tow! So I guess I am grateful I had some restraint today, not trying to overshop and overstuff my frig.
2. I am grateful that we don't have to worry about selling our house, at least in the short term.
3. Grateful for a raise that is coming my way in my next paycheck.
My Random Act - some FB cheer for a friend who needed a boost.
Meditation - Did a couple of minutes of deep breathing this afternoon
Relive a positive experience - snuggling on the couch tonight between my two kids!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes..I know, again?! Lucky Dog!
1. I am happy that I spent less than $100 at Costco - and that was with two family members in tow! So I guess I am grateful I had some restraint today, not trying to overshop and overstuff my frig.
2. I am grateful that we don't have to worry about selling our house, at least in the short term.
3. Grateful for a raise that is coming my way in my next paycheck.
My Random Act - some FB cheer for a friend who needed a boost.
Meditation - Did a couple of minutes of deep breathing this afternoon
Relive a positive experience - snuggling on the couch tonight between my two kids!
Exercise....I walked the dog this am for about 20 minutes..I know, again?! Lucky Dog!
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