Call Me Human

One month in, and I already have dropped the ball on blogging. So, I am starting this one with the advice I have been giving others, “What would you say to a friend who was beating herself up over something like this?”

I would say, “It’s okay to take time off and feel. It’s okay to catch your breath and determine how you want to do this new thing. You don’t have to apologize. You thank people for hanging in there with you.”

So…thank you for hanging in there with me. I appreciate you!

I am keeping with my intentions of living authentically, joyfully, healthily, purposefully, and peacefully. Meditation is helping with that. I use the Calm and Chopra apps. I find them both extremely helpful in both morning and evening meditations. I use the time to set my intentions and focus

On the weight front – I am down 14.5 pounds. I highly recommend WW (formerly known as Weight Watchers). It keeps things real for me. I can eat and drink what I like, including having a few beers now and again with friends. I also use it to pause to help me make better choices (using the point system), including eating more veggies and drinking a lot more water. Did I overeat now and then? Sure! I simply get up and start over every day. That is what makes WW work for me.

Have I fallen off the intention wagon in other areas (like getting off social media at 9 p.m. every night)? Absolutely! But every day, I get back on and start over. It’s called being human. My focus this month is to continue to ride the rollercoaster, doing the best I can to be true to myself and my intentions.

Remember to be kind to yourself this week. Onward and upward, my friends!

Releasing the Past…

Over the past week, I have been looking at photos from my past in preparation for this journey. In them, I see the ups and downs of my life (and my weight). I see success, failure, joy, sadness, love, disappointment, and most importantly – hope.

The process of reviewing the past helps me shape my future. Without mistakes and failure, I never would have learned or experienced success. Without sadness, I would not understand joy. Without disappointments, I would not comprehend hope. Every thing that has happened or continues to happen is because of me, and it serves a purpose for me. The process shapes me into who I can and will be.

This is my chance to build a life in which I truly want to live. Intuition is my guide, and I will be in my most fulfilled place when I arrive home – comfortable in my own skin. For now, I try to release my anxiety and enjoy my journey.

Here I go again…

When the year began, life was good. I just received an MS in Nonprofit Management and was ready to take on the world. Then, the COVID-19 virus hit the planet, and our lives quickly changed. We quarantined at home. We wore masks. We maintained social distance. And, we upped our game in washing and cleaning our hands. Throughout the holidays at the end of the year, we celebrated outside with people in our bubbles. I count myself amongst the lucky ones, as I have a job, a roof over my head, food on my table, and clothes on my back.

As I reflect on the past year, I know one thing for sure…my health is the most important thing I have. So, I am going to take care of me in 2021 (starting on January 2, 2021 to be more specific). I am going to commit to becoming a healthier version of me! I am going to start with super small lifestyle swaps that will make a big difference in the long run, and I will share them here. Stay tuned…because this will be interesting. This is not my first rodeo!