Hello All!
Hope you all have had a wonderful January. Can't believe February is tomorrow! I had a better week overall last week, even though I think it will be even better once Kezia is all the way better. She's still up too much at night.
Anyway, with the new month, I'm looking over my January goals to see if I've really "got it" with them and made them into a routine. I'll look at each one & if I feel that they need more work then I'll continue to focus on it, otherwise I'm moving on to the next one.
So, here's the summary:
ROUTINES: Well, I did better than last week, but I still have a ways to go before I really consider these routines, well, routine. I have this part of me that I've always struggled with. I KNOW everything goes smoother when I stick to a routine, but there's a part of me that still feels like she has to be rebellious. There's a part of me that shuns repetition and routine and wants to just live the way I want to live every moment. This voice in the back of my head says "Wait a minute! I thought when you were grown up you got to do what YOU wanted to do! It's NOT FAIR that you have to follow this routine and all this structure. Just do what YOU want to do!" Then, of course the rational part of me counters with "Hello! Being a grown-up is about responsibility. Life goes better when you follow a routine, so stick to it!"
I'm not completely schizophrenic, I promise. (so do I - he,he,he!)
Sorry :)
Anyway, I'm working on the balance of responsibility and living in the moment.
Bed on time: ahhh, OK. Not perfect. I need to do so much better - especially w/ Kezi waking up so much.
GOALS:
SPIRITUAL: (My ultimate goal is to make my relationship with Jesus the most important one in my life. These goals seek to accomplish this)
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up. Personal study - continue to read the New Testament and learn more about Him - and apply His teachings to my life.
I'm going to keep working on this one into February. Last week I did a little better than the week before - probably about 4 for 7.
BETTER MOM: (My biggest goal here is to be a better example to my children).
1. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
I need some work here, but I generally feel like I've done well. When I put on my apron, I really do feel more powerful! When I don't put it on, I tend to feel more laid-back, don't get so much done, whatever...
So, here's February's goal:
2. My room cleaned & bed make before breakfast
The biggest obstacle with this goal is actually my DH (Dear Hubby). He is not usually up by the time I am and he is still in the bed that needs to be made. So... I'm going to adress that tonight in our family council. We'll figure something out.
BETTER WIFE:
1. Finish the Love Dare.
Hey - HOORAY! Check this one off! I finished yesterday. It was AMAZING. It's definitely something I'm going to have and keep incorporating its principles.
February goal:
2. Date night at least twice a month.
I actually accomplished this last month, courtesy of my neighbors and my mom & dad. We had a great time at the movies, at the temple, and skiing!
Looking forward to this next month - I need to coordinate w/ mom & Robyn. Maybe we'll even do something Valentine-sy.
HOME:
1. Clean, shiny sink.
Not perfect, but DEFINITELY progress from last month! I'm getting back into my routine where I don't like to put anything in there because it's clean.
February goal:
2. Home Blessing Hour once/week
I was originally planning this on Monday, but with McKinley's preschool, I think Tuesdays will work better. It REALLY does make a difference when I accomplish this goal.
NUTRITION:
1. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
This is not perfect, but I've been doing better & feel pretty good about this goal, but if I feel I'm regressing, I'll come back to it.
February Goal:
2. Stop eating 2 hrs before bed.
Usually this will be about 8:30pm, so I need to remember.
EXERCISE:
1. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
2. Run 5 miles by end of February
These kind of go hand in hand. I did pretty good last week. I'm up to almost 5 & a half miles, so I'm pretty much there with my Feb goal - but I need to maintain it & improve my time.
OVERALL HEALTH:
1. Wash Face twice a day
I did pretty good, but need to do better - especially at night. Still, though, major improvement.
Feb goal:
2. Once a week - pamper night - yoga, face mask, nails, etc.
I did this on Tuesday last week & it was SOO nice. seriously. I think I'm going to plan for Tuesday nights for this.
So, summary for Feb goals:
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
2. My room cleaned & bed make before breakfast
3. Date night at least twice a month.
4. Home Blessing Hour once/week
5. Stop eating 2 hrs before bed.
6. Run 5 miles by end of February - maintain & improve time
7. Once a week - pamper night - yoga, face mask, nails, etc.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Not taking myself too seriously
A friend forwarded this to me. You've probably seen it before, but hopefully it will give you all a chuckle - and I would love to hear if anyone actually does some of these things - I'm eyeing a couple myself :)
To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity
1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They slow Down.
2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom.. Don't Disguise Your Voice!
3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.
4. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks . Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
5. Skip down the hall Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get.
6. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.
7. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'.
8. Sing Along At The Opera.
9. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You have a headache.
10. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!'
11. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the parking LOT Yelling 'Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!'
12. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.'
To Maintain A Healthy Level Of Insanity
1. At Lunch Time, Sit In Your Parked Car With Sunglasses on and point a Hair Dryer At Passing Cars. See If They slow Down.
2. Page Yourself Over The Intercom.. Don't Disguise Your Voice!
3. Every Time Someone Asks You To Do Something, ask If They Want Fries with that.
4. Put Decaf In The Coffee Maker For 3 Weeks . Once Everyone has Gotten Over Their Caffeine Addictions, Switch to Espresso.
5. Skip down the hall Rather Than Walk and see how many looks you get.
6. Order a Diet Water whenever you go out to eat, with a serious face.
7. Specify That Your Drive-through Order Is 'To Go'.
8. Sing Along At The Opera.
9. Five Days In Advance, Tell Your Friends You Can't Attend Their Party Because You have a headache.
10. When The Money Comes Out The ATM, Scream 'I Won! I Won!'
11. When Leaving the Zoo, Start Running towards the parking LOT Yelling 'Run For Your Lives! They're Loose!'
12. Tell Your Children Over Dinner, 'Due To The Economy, We Are Going To Have To Let One Of You Go.'
Monday, January 25, 2010
This week - Becka
I have to say this week has been really crappy too. I have actually gotten up every day this week but not because I've been following my resolution to get up early but because I've been sick and haven't been able to sleep. This morning was actually the first day that I got up to an alarm. It was really really hard for me since it was the one time I actually had to get up. It's fantastic to know that I've been succeeding even if it's not for the reasons I want. Oh well, progress is progress.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Encouraging
Apparently we're all posting updates, today! I was so glad to see updates from Heidi and Patricia in my inbox. Ladies, a word of encouragement: even if we're not doing as amazingly well this week as we have hoped to, I think it shows an amazing amount of fortitude that we all got on here and posted anyway!!
That said, it must have been something in the water this week, because I didn't do so well either. Well, let me clarify. I had some progress. But I have had to be very forgiving with myself.
I was too busy being sick to want to serve others. So, I didn't. Except my family, which I originally said counts. I guess I will have to count it as progress. Or at least blissful complacency, since I already take care of them anyway!
I was too busy being sick to be joyful. Honestly, I spent most of the week being grouchy and inaccessible. My poor children.
I was also too busy being sick to be very positive. Are we sensing a pattern here??? I'm guessing from the tone of my post, you can guess that I was not feeling very positive this week.
Thankfully, a beacon in this dark abyss of sinus pressure: my sense of humor stuck. It's just about the only thing getting me through a time of snotty-icky-cough'y-yuckiness. I'm ever so glad I have been working on keeping things light. I will prevail!! This next week will be much better. I can already tell. My nose is feeling much more clear, and the baby went to bed at a decent hour tonight!! HOORAY.
My long term goals went pretty well. We're back on our budget and headed for home-ownership. WOOT! And, I am taking in a meal to a friend this week.
Again, as we part, my joke of the week. Not a 'laugh out loud' joke, but it still made me smile:
A man whisks his wife away from their children and messy house, for a weekend at a coastal resort. They're walking along the beach, hand-in-hand, when a beautiful, buxom, bikini-model- type blond goes strolling by. The man is careful not to look too closely. But his wife, at seeing the blond, bursts into tears. "Why are you crying?" asks the man of his wife. She replies, "Because my body will never look like that again." The man sweetly and sincerely takes his wife in his arms and says, "Neither will hers."
That said, it must have been something in the water this week, because I didn't do so well either. Well, let me clarify. I had some progress. But I have had to be very forgiving with myself.
I was too busy being sick to want to serve others. So, I didn't. Except my family, which I originally said counts. I guess I will have to count it as progress. Or at least blissful complacency, since I already take care of them anyway!
I was too busy being sick to be joyful. Honestly, I spent most of the week being grouchy and inaccessible. My poor children.
I was also too busy being sick to be very positive. Are we sensing a pattern here??? I'm guessing from the tone of my post, you can guess that I was not feeling very positive this week.
Thankfully, a beacon in this dark abyss of sinus pressure: my sense of humor stuck. It's just about the only thing getting me through a time of snotty-icky-cough'y-yuckiness. I'm ever so glad I have been working on keeping things light. I will prevail!! This next week will be much better. I can already tell. My nose is feeling much more clear, and the baby went to bed at a decent hour tonight!! HOORAY.
My long term goals went pretty well. We're back on our budget and headed for home-ownership. WOOT! And, I am taking in a meal to a friend this week.
Again, as we part, my joke of the week. Not a 'laugh out loud' joke, but it still made me smile:
A man whisks his wife away from their children and messy house, for a weekend at a coastal resort. They're walking along the beach, hand-in-hand, when a beautiful, buxom, bikini-model- type blond goes strolling by. The man is careful not to look too closely. But his wife, at seeing the blond, bursts into tears. "Why are you crying?" asks the man of his wife. She replies, "Because my body will never look like that again." The man sweetly and sincerely takes his wife in his arms and says, "Neither will hers."
good, pretty good, ok and could have done better
OK, I guess I'll follow Hedis lead:
Before I got sick I did:
good at family history time (we had a breakthrough at the family history center!
pretty good at drinking water, exercising, doing physical therapy, taking breaks every half hour or so, taking my suppliments, memorizing positive songs, serving my family, serving some neighbors.
O.K. at drinking water at meals, only taking 3 spoon fulls, serving others,homemaking time
I could have done better at grandma time, wife time, working on my speaking, writing
Before I got sick I did:
good at family history time (we had a breakthrough at the family history center!
pretty good at drinking water, exercising, doing physical therapy, taking breaks every half hour or so, taking my suppliments, memorizing positive songs, serving my family, serving some neighbors.
O.K. at drinking water at meals, only taking 3 spoon fulls, serving others,homemaking time
I could have done better at grandma time, wife time, working on my speaking, writing
Not letting guilt win!
Tiffany Checketts - we MISS YOU!
Ok, so this week was admittedly not as progress-ful as the past couple. I had sick children, I wasn't feeling well myself, and I was up with Kezia more at night, so exhaustion. So... this is going to be one of those weeks that I'm going to cut myself some slack & say I did the best I could with what I had. I'm not giving up! I'm hoping for a better week this week - Kezia is still not sleeping well - she up at night coughing and can't breathe w/ her congestion - poor thing. Anyway, blah, blah - here's my update:
Routines really suffered this week. I realize truly how MUCH MORE I get done when I'm able to get up and get my apron on. I'm going to get back into it tonight, though. Hot spots, face washed, clothes laid out, bed by 10:30!!
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
Geez, I feel like I'm going backwards on this, BUT It's still progress from last year & I'm NOT letting guilt win. I was like 3 for 7 this week on this one.
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
3 for 7.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
I was O.K. this week. Almost done!
4. Clean, shiny sink.
This one is still doing well. Not as well, but pretty good. I feel like I'm truly making it a habit - keeping it clean. Makes me happy!
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
Less progress than last week, but still better overall. I need to work more on making it a HABIT, though - morning, noon, night, and in-between. water. water. water.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
I am proud of myself with this one. I hadn't done anything at all by Wednesday morning & was ready to just throw in the towel for the whole week because we had so much other stuff going on, but I decided I was going to make it work. I ran on Wednesday morning, did Tae Bo on Thurs early morning, and ran on Thursday (even though I didn't go as far, I think I deserve extra credit for this one because I braved biting snow, wind, and ice)
7. Wash Face twice a day
Yeah...probably like 3 for 7. This needs to be a HABIT - especially at night when I have the tenancy to pop zits instead of taking care of my face.
Ok, so this week was admittedly not as progress-ful as the past couple. I had sick children, I wasn't feeling well myself, and I was up with Kezia more at night, so exhaustion. So... this is going to be one of those weeks that I'm going to cut myself some slack & say I did the best I could with what I had. I'm not giving up! I'm hoping for a better week this week - Kezia is still not sleeping well - she up at night coughing and can't breathe w/ her congestion - poor thing. Anyway, blah, blah - here's my update:
Routines really suffered this week. I realize truly how MUCH MORE I get done when I'm able to get up and get my apron on. I'm going to get back into it tonight, though. Hot spots, face washed, clothes laid out, bed by 10:30!!
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
Geez, I feel like I'm going backwards on this, BUT It's still progress from last year & I'm NOT letting guilt win. I was like 3 for 7 this week on this one.
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
3 for 7.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
I was O.K. this week. Almost done!
4. Clean, shiny sink.
This one is still doing well. Not as well, but pretty good. I feel like I'm truly making it a habit - keeping it clean. Makes me happy!
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
Less progress than last week, but still better overall. I need to work more on making it a HABIT, though - morning, noon, night, and in-between. water. water. water.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
I am proud of myself with this one. I hadn't done anything at all by Wednesday morning & was ready to just throw in the towel for the whole week because we had so much other stuff going on, but I decided I was going to make it work. I ran on Wednesday morning, did Tae Bo on Thurs early morning, and ran on Thursday (even though I didn't go as far, I think I deserve extra credit for this one because I braved biting snow, wind, and ice)
7. Wash Face twice a day
Yeah...probably like 3 for 7. This needs to be a HABIT - especially at night when I have the tenancy to pop zits instead of taking care of my face.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Better late then never - Becka
Well, I'm finally getting to writing on here. I've had my new years resolution for weeks and yet I haven't had the time to write. Partially because we had to make a trip to Utah for some family things but partially because I'm a bit lazy.
As you might know I usually only pick one thing to work on. Last year it was to homeschool my kids and I did it and I'm really proud of myself. I didn't do a perfect job. Some days I hated myself for even thinking up the idea but most of the time I loved it and reveled in how good my kids were doing.
This year my resolution is (drum roll please). To get up early every morning. For me this is huge. There are a lot of things I want to work on but for me it all comes down to the fact I hate mornings, hate getting up, hate waking the kids up, hate waking my husband up, really hate being the responsible one. Oh, and I love staying up late with my husband. I want to not just wake up early but change my habits and feelings about getting up.
So this is how I'm doing right now.
I have been reading up on the computer and I found a great blog that had some great ideas on how to get up early to an alarm. http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/how-to-get-up-right-away-when-your-alarm-goes-off/ I have been practicing getting out of bed during the day so that I can get up in the morning. I also have been getting in bed much earlier then I usually do and reading. I have yet to actually set the alarm (mostly because I have been out of town and didn't have an alarm) but I'm getting close to it. I really like to get up first thing and exercise but even if I don't exercise I've made a list of other things I can do.
Right now I'm getting up at 8:00 which is huge for me. (Dave usually gets up at about noon) My goal by the end of the year is 6:00 am but I'm trying to take baby steps. So there you have it. I'll write again when I have something more important to say.
As you might know I usually only pick one thing to work on. Last year it was to homeschool my kids and I did it and I'm really proud of myself. I didn't do a perfect job. Some days I hated myself for even thinking up the idea but most of the time I loved it and reveled in how good my kids were doing.
This year my resolution is (drum roll please). To get up early every morning. For me this is huge. There are a lot of things I want to work on but for me it all comes down to the fact I hate mornings, hate getting up, hate waking the kids up, hate waking my husband up, really hate being the responsible one. Oh, and I love staying up late with my husband. I want to not just wake up early but change my habits and feelings about getting up.
So this is how I'm doing right now.
I have been reading up on the computer and I found a great blog that had some great ideas on how to get up early to an alarm. http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/04/how-to-get-up-right-away-when-your-alarm-goes-off/ I have been practicing getting out of bed during the day so that I can get up in the morning. I also have been getting in bed much earlier then I usually do and reading. I have yet to actually set the alarm (mostly because I have been out of town and didn't have an alarm) but I'm getting close to it. I really like to get up first thing and exercise but even if I don't exercise I've made a list of other things I can do.
Right now I'm getting up at 8:00 which is huge for me. (Dave usually gets up at about noon) My goal by the end of the year is 6:00 am but I'm trying to take baby steps. So there you have it. I'll write again when I have something more important to say.
Monday, January 18, 2010
Love it...
Tiffany Sanderson - this one's for you - and anyone else reading this that needs a good laugh. I have to share this guy's blog that my friend sent me. You have to at least read "The Standoff" and "The Nice Guy." LOVE IT.
http://robierto25.blogspot.com/
http://robierto25.blogspot.com/
A week good and bad....
This week went really well. I met every one of my goals (almost). Some short comings, though, were:
I did a good turn everyday, but did not write any of them down. In fact, I didn't write in my journal at all last week. I really want a record of this time in my life and the things I am doing, so I need to get on top of writing!!
I found tremendous joy in the everyday and mundane, and I didn't even have to look very hard. Joy is everywhere. When you're looking for it, it's so obviously and wonderfully abundant!
Making one person a day laugh was also a cinch. I used to be the 'funny girl' (aka: class clown) and really enjoyed getting a laugh, but I lost my sense of humor somewhere between diaper changes and loads of laundry. It's been a lot of fun getting it back!
Decidedly my goals are easy, but I wanted to ease into the business of goal setting, make it fun, and get excited about a goal-driven life. And, do you know what?? It's Working!!!
I leave you with my joke of the week: (it's a little juvenile, but I still thought it was funny.)
So, a man wakes up one day, and every time he farts it sounds like "honda"
This freaks him out, so he heads to the doctors office.
"Doctor, I have a problem," says the man, and then he farts and the farts goes "honda"
The doctor is stumped, but he sends the man to a gastro-intestinal specialist.
Again, the man shows this new doctor. He farts, and the farts goes "honda"
This doctor is stumped as well. No one can come up with an explanation as to why his farts sound like "honda"
So, as a last resort, the man goes to see a medicine man.
He shows the medicine man, and sure enough: the fart goes "honda"
"Ah, yes." Says the Medicine man. "This is an abscess tooth."
"An abscessed tooth?" asks the man..."but I don't understand why the one would effect the other."
"Well," says the medicine man, "It's really very simple. Abscess makes the fart go 'honda'."
-Tiff
I did a good turn everyday, but did not write any of them down. In fact, I didn't write in my journal at all last week. I really want a record of this time in my life and the things I am doing, so I need to get on top of writing!!
I found tremendous joy in the everyday and mundane, and I didn't even have to look very hard. Joy is everywhere. When you're looking for it, it's so obviously and wonderfully abundant!
Making one person a day laugh was also a cinch. I used to be the 'funny girl' (aka: class clown) and really enjoyed getting a laugh, but I lost my sense of humor somewhere between diaper changes and loads of laundry. It's been a lot of fun getting it back!
Decidedly my goals are easy, but I wanted to ease into the business of goal setting, make it fun, and get excited about a goal-driven life. And, do you know what?? It's Working!!!
I leave you with my joke of the week: (it's a little juvenile, but I still thought it was funny.)
So, a man wakes up one day, and every time he farts it sounds like "honda"
This freaks him out, so he heads to the doctors office.
"Doctor, I have a problem," says the man, and then he farts and the farts goes "honda"
The doctor is stumped, but he sends the man to a gastro-intestinal specialist.
Again, the man shows this new doctor. He farts, and the farts goes "honda"
This doctor is stumped as well. No one can come up with an explanation as to why his farts sound like "honda"
So, as a last resort, the man goes to see a medicine man.
He shows the medicine man, and sure enough: the fart goes "honda"
"Ah, yes." Says the Medicine man. "This is an abscess tooth."
"An abscessed tooth?" asks the man..."but I don't understand why the one would effect the other."
"Well," says the medicine man, "It's really very simple. Abscess makes the fart go 'honda'."
-Tiff
Heidi's update
Hello everyone! How are you??
Mom - Have you talked w/ Kerri? I did send her an invite. Also - Tiffany Checketts! Welcome back from Cancun! We can't wait to hear from you!
Here's a quick update from last week:
Routines are still going pretty well - at least the morning one. There were a couple mornings I didn't make it up before the kids because of a rough night, but on the whole I did & again it made a world of difference when I was able to get up & get going before the rest of the household.
The evening routines have been slipping a bit. I'm not so great at hitting the hotspots - even though I know I'm only going to do them for 10 minutes. I'm definitely going to work on that this week.
Getting to bed on time has been going OK - still more like 11 instead of 10:30.
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
I was more like 4 for 7 this past week, but that's still progress! And - I'm not going to beat myself up over it - especially if I was up more than 2 times the night before.
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
Again, about 4 for 7.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
Better this week! I only have 5 days left. WOOHOO!
4. Clean, shiny sink.
Again, definite progress. Not perfection, but it's made a big difference.
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
not as good as last week, but again, progress. I find that I crave it more now that I'm better at drinking it.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
I did it! I'm up to about 4.5 miles now. My body sure can tell I'm working harder. It hasn't been dropping the lbs as fast as I'd hoped, but it's slowly but surely coming off.
7. Wash Face twice a day
Again - probably 4 for 7. I REALLY need to work on doing it at night - that's my biggest weakness.
Here's to a great week! Happy progressing!
Mom - Have you talked w/ Kerri? I did send her an invite. Also - Tiffany Checketts! Welcome back from Cancun! We can't wait to hear from you!
Here's a quick update from last week:
Routines are still going pretty well - at least the morning one. There were a couple mornings I didn't make it up before the kids because of a rough night, but on the whole I did & again it made a world of difference when I was able to get up & get going before the rest of the household.
The evening routines have been slipping a bit. I'm not so great at hitting the hotspots - even though I know I'm only going to do them for 10 minutes. I'm definitely going to work on that this week.
Getting to bed on time has been going OK - still more like 11 instead of 10:30.
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
I was more like 4 for 7 this past week, but that's still progress! And - I'm not going to beat myself up over it - especially if I was up more than 2 times the night before.
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
Again, about 4 for 7.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
Better this week! I only have 5 days left. WOOHOO!
4. Clean, shiny sink.
Again, definite progress. Not perfection, but it's made a big difference.
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
not as good as last week, but again, progress. I find that I crave it more now that I'm better at drinking it.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
I did it! I'm up to about 4.5 miles now. My body sure can tell I'm working harder. It hasn't been dropping the lbs as fast as I'd hoped, but it's slowly but surely coming off.
7. Wash Face twice a day
Again - probably 4 for 7. I REALLY need to work on doing it at night - that's my biggest weakness.
Here's to a great week! Happy progressing!
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Thursday, January 14, 2010
ksl.com - Bountiful teen wins national award for parkour video
Great video from our hometown. He set a goal of excellence and achieved!
ksl.com - Bountiful teen wins national award for parkour video
ksl.com - Bountiful teen wins national award for parkour video
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Heidi's Goal Update
Hey y'all!
So - this past week went really well! Obviously, this is the beginning & the motivation is there, so I'm not expecting it to always be like this, but I'm excited for this great start. Here's the update on my goals for January:
As far as routines, just with the 2 steps of laying my workout clothes out at night & waking up at 7am each day to do my personal study & get dressed before the kids wake up (and put on my cute apron) - has made a HUGE difference! I get so much more accomplished! And - I usually end up working out simply because I'm already in my workout clothes.
The bed-on-time thing still hasn't been perfect - it's usually 11pm instead of 10:30, but hey, PROGRESS, right?
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
Good! I got up 5 days out of 7 this week. Progress!
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
Again, about 5 days of 7.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
Not so good. Only got about 2 love dares in.
4. Clean, shiny sink.
PROGRESS! It really is clean probably 90% of the time!
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
MUCHO progress - even Jason has stepped up. I've noticed it helps me feel so much fuller.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
Check!! I even ran about 4 miles - pushing the double-stroller! Triathlon - here I come!
7. Wash Face twice a day
Progress - still need to work on it for sure, but I was probably 4 for 7 this week.
So - this past week went really well! Obviously, this is the beginning & the motivation is there, so I'm not expecting it to always be like this, but I'm excited for this great start. Here's the update on my goals for January:
As far as routines, just with the 2 steps of laying my workout clothes out at night & waking up at 7am each day to do my personal study & get dressed before the kids wake up (and put on my cute apron) - has made a HUGE difference! I get so much more accomplished! And - I usually end up working out simply because I'm already in my workout clothes.
The bed-on-time thing still hasn't been perfect - it's usually 11pm instead of 10:30, but hey, PROGRESS, right?
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
Good! I got up 5 days out of 7 this week. Progress!
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
Again, about 5 days of 7.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
Not so good. Only got about 2 love dares in.
4. Clean, shiny sink.
PROGRESS! It really is clean probably 90% of the time!
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
MUCHO progress - even Jason has stepped up. I've noticed it helps me feel so much fuller.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
Check!! I even ran about 4 miles - pushing the double-stroller! Triathlon - here I come!
7. Wash Face twice a day
Progress - still need to work on it for sure, but I was probably 4 for 7 this week.
I guess the name of the game is to, first declare loudly and proudly our goals for 10. Okeydokey, here we go:
Long term, I am focusing on the following areas: Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Financial, and Service. Most of those goals are very standard and good: execrise daily, seek the Lord early, write in my journal regularly, etc...I wanted to set some goals this year that are a little more light hearted, and (I think) will help me get back to being more like myself, after having a little on just 9 short weeks ago. So, for January, here are my short term goals:
1- Learn a new (clean) joke every week.
2-Make someone laugh everyday.
3-Find joy in the mundane and everyday routine
4-Do a good turn daily, and write down my experience with it. (the things I do for my children totally count towards this one)
Also, I tried to write my long term goals in a memorable way. ie: "get into good enough physical condition that I can run without 'flouncing'."
Long term: we have a goal to own our home before Jeremy is 40. We have 8 years to make that happen. So, we have outlined an accelerated debt pay-off plan which will make that goal a reality. We got way off track of that outline when Christmas came around, so another short term goal for this month is to get back on track with debt pay-off. NOT easy! Wish me luck. It's just so much more fun to be spendy....at least it's more fun in the moment!!:)
Long term goal: to be more positive. I have committed myself to finding a positive way to say everything, and if I cannot find a way to do that, I will not say whatever it is. Especially when it comes to my physical-self. I am watching the words that come out of my mouth, and hoping for big impact. Going along with this, I have committed to express my gratitude everyday. (gratitude in general, to whomever for whatever, and as often as possible.) Yay for positivity!
For service: I plan to start by taking in one meal each month, to someone who needs it if they can be found, or to whoever I want to if not. Very excited about this last one.
Being Goal Oriented has REALLY got me feeling like superwoman. What a great way to live life.
Long term, I am focusing on the following areas: Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, Mental, Financial, and Service. Most of those goals are very standard and good: execrise daily, seek the Lord early, write in my journal regularly, etc...I wanted to set some goals this year that are a little more light hearted, and (I think) will help me get back to being more like myself, after having a little on just 9 short weeks ago. So, for January, here are my short term goals:
1- Learn a new (clean) joke every week.
2-Make someone laugh everyday.
3-Find joy in the mundane and everyday routine
4-Do a good turn daily, and write down my experience with it. (the things I do for my children totally count towards this one)
Also, I tried to write my long term goals in a memorable way. ie: "get into good enough physical condition that I can run without 'flouncing'."
Long term: we have a goal to own our home before Jeremy is 40. We have 8 years to make that happen. So, we have outlined an accelerated debt pay-off plan which will make that goal a reality. We got way off track of that outline when Christmas came around, so another short term goal for this month is to get back on track with debt pay-off. NOT easy! Wish me luck. It's just so much more fun to be spendy....at least it's more fun in the moment!!:)
Long term goal: to be more positive. I have committed myself to finding a positive way to say everything, and if I cannot find a way to do that, I will not say whatever it is. Especially when it comes to my physical-self. I am watching the words that come out of my mouth, and hoping for big impact. Going along with this, I have committed to express my gratitude everyday. (gratitude in general, to whomever for whatever, and as often as possible.) Yay for positivity!
For service: I plan to start by taking in one meal each month, to someone who needs it if they can be found, or to whoever I want to if not. Very excited about this last one.
Being Goal Oriented has REALLY got me feeling like superwoman. What a great way to live life.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Welcome!
Just wanted to make a quick post to welcome a couple members - Becka - welcome back! And I want to introduce Tiffany Sanderson. I met Tiffany at Sherri (my midwife)'s prenatal forum. She had her baby boy just after Kezia was born. Welcome, Welcome!
Monday, January 4, 2010
A Years Focus then 4 simple goals
Progress not Perfection
I was grateful to be part of the discussion about this year’s theme. It seems so perfect! I hope to make progress in a few areas by weekly (or daily in some cases) reviewing them and simply recording whether I fell short, made some progress or made good progress.
Drinking water or
Here are the areas I want to track throughout the year:
Personal
Physical
• Taking a 2 minute aerobic/stretch break every hour or so
• Eating a “bowl” full of produce and a glass of water before a meal
• Aerobics/stretch break every hour or so
Spiritual
• Kneel while praying more often
• Learn to do family history, gather names and do temple work.
Mental
• memorizing names of people
• Speed reading
Emotionally
• Using EFT when needed
Marriage
• Reading and applying the “love dare”
• Get to bed earlier more often (3+ times per week)
Family
• Be willing to help the our children (moving, pregnancies, deliveries, school etc.)
• Finish mom and dad’s history dvd’s
• Do something with Christmas tapes
Callings
• Learn to use power point in primary. Use it more often
• Learn and embrace primary songs
• Frequently play inspirational music in the background
• Learn names of primary children
• Call/visit less actives every few months
Professional (writing, speaking singing, guitar teaching)
Writing
• Create an ancestorial perpetual calendar
Speaking
• Speaking with Margaret (Schools)
• Speaking with Kerri and Angie
Singing
Guitar Teaching
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Now that I've shared my years focus I'd like to share four January goals like Heidi:
* Bowl full of produce before meals
* Feel good about the speaking engagement at Rolling Meadows Elem.
* Learn more about family history at sunday school class
* Learn to use power point in Primary
I was grateful to be part of the discussion about this year’s theme. It seems so perfect! I hope to make progress in a few areas by weekly (or daily in some cases) reviewing them and simply recording whether I fell short, made some progress or made good progress.
Drinking water or
Here are the areas I want to track throughout the year:
Personal
Physical
• Taking a 2 minute aerobic/stretch break every hour or so
• Eating a “bowl” full of produce and a glass of water before a meal
• Aerobics/stretch break every hour or so
Spiritual
• Kneel while praying more often
• Learn to do family history, gather names and do temple work.
Mental
• memorizing names of people
• Speed reading
Emotionally
• Using EFT when needed
Marriage
• Reading and applying the “love dare”
• Get to bed earlier more often (3+ times per week)
Family
• Be willing to help the our children (moving, pregnancies, deliveries, school etc.)
• Finish mom and dad’s history dvd’s
• Do something with Christmas tapes
Callings
• Learn to use power point in primary. Use it more often
• Learn and embrace primary songs
• Frequently play inspirational music in the background
• Learn names of primary children
• Call/visit less actives every few months
Professional (writing, speaking singing, guitar teaching)
Writing
• Create an ancestorial perpetual calendar
Speaking
• Speaking with Margaret (Schools)
• Speaking with Kerri and Angie
Singing
Guitar Teaching
-----------------------------------------------------------
Now that I've shared my years focus I'd like to share four January goals like Heidi:
* Bowl full of produce before meals
* Feel good about the speaking engagement at Rolling Meadows Elem.
* Learn more about family history at sunday school class
* Learn to use power point in Primary
Heidi's 2010 Goals
I want to start off this blog by saying WELCOME!
This is a place for people to post their goals for the new year (or any time of year) and track progress. Our mantra is "PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION." We will NOT let guilt or feelings of being overwhelmed break us down. We will not have the mentality of "all or nothing." We will see each step as progress, and if we take a step back, it's OK, too!! This is not a blog for perfectionists - it's a blog for people who have real lives and understand that we will not be able to accomplish everything, but we understand the desire to become the best person we can be, with the Lord's help.
We support each other - no matter what!
I just felt like I needed to state that since some people last year stopped posting because they were feeling guilty about "not making any progress." We are NOT here to judge or compare - we are here to SUPPORT!
Ok, ok, with all that said, and with the understanding that this is a "working document" - meaning that I can change goals or get rid of them or add them at will, here is what I came up with for the year. I am working with the "power of one good habit" theme. I am working on the first habit in each category and once I feel really good about that goal - that it's become a natural part of my life, I will move on to the next one.
Before I list them, though, there is one KEY that will make these goals happen for me. What is it? SLEEP!
When I don't get enough sleep, there is a MUCH lower chance of me accomplishing these goals. When I don't get enough sleep, rationalizing goes way up and motivation goes way down, so with that said, I am working on getting to bed by 10:30 (I set my watch to remind me).
Here are the night & morning routines that I am hoping to incorporate into my life - make them HABITS, so I don't even have to think about them. And, again, I'm not going to be perfect with them. There is, of course, real life and again these are "working documents." They may need to be tweaked:
NIGHT ROUTINE:
7:30-8pm Family Clean
8-8:30 Girls to bed (read books, journals, scriptures, prayers, bed)
8:30-9:30 pm Jason & Me time
9:30-10:30 Hit hot spots for 10 min (by fridge, stereo, stairs), start dishwasher, lay out clothes for next day (workout clothes), wash face, brush teeth, look at routines & schedule for next day, say prayers.
10:30 zzzzzzzz
MORNING ROUTINE:
7-7:30am Personal Study & look at day, goals & routines
7:30-7:50 Dressed & ready - swish & shine bathrooms
7:50-8:15 Bed made. Breakfast out (full glass of water, vitamins, fruit, protein)
8:15-9am Scriptures & breakfast
9-9:30 Breakfast clean-up - empty dishwasher
9:30-9:45 laundry - fold, put away, re-boot
9:45-11am Help girls get ready for day & do their morning things
11-noon - exercise
If I can stick with these routines for the most part, many of my goals will be accomplished.
Here, in each category, are my goals. REMEMBER, for most of these I'm not moving on to the next one until I feel comfortable with the first one.
SPIRITUAL: (My ultimate goal is to make my relationship with Jesus the most important one in my life. These goals seek to accomplish this)
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up. Personal study - continue to read the New Testament and learn more about Him - and apply His teachings to my life.
2. Council with my Savior more every day - pray to ask forgiveness, pray for help with disciplining my children, pray in praise for blessings, pray for wisdom in difficult circumstances, pray for patience and trust.
3. Random Acts of Kindness (RAK). Even though this one is #3, I'm going to make it a goal to do 52 RAKs this year (hopefully one every week). I'm going to plan some of them this week.
4. Invite a family (especially new ones) or missionaries to our home for dinner once/month.
5. Be better about the Golden Rule. REALLY aim to SEE and meet the needs of those around me. Put myself in their shoes & then do what I can to help.
BETTER MOM: (My biggest goal here is to be a better example to my children).
1. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
2. My room cleaned & bed make before breakfast.
3. Outside time every day after nap time/quiet time - for at least 20 minutes.
4. One-on-one time w/ each girl every day - even 5 minutes!
5. Make sure the girls brush their teeth (and see me brushing my teeth) twice a day.
BETTER WIFE:
1. Finish the Love Dare.
2. Date night at least twice a month.
3. AT LEAST 20 minutes of "us" time every night - no electronics.
HOME:
1. Clean, shiny sink.
2. Home Blessing Hour once/week (probably on Mondays)
3. Hot Spot for 10 minutes at night
4. night & morning routines down pat.
NUTRITION:
1. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
2. Stop eating 2 hrs before bed.
3. Plan healthy meals for the entire month at the beginning of month
4. More Protein - at EACH meal and snack!
5. More fruits & veggies - 5 fruits and 5 veggies each day!
EXERCISE:
1. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
2. Run 5 miles by end of February
3. Run 8 miles by end of March
4. Echo Triathlon - sprint or Olympic - July 10
5. Yoga - once a week.
OVERALL HEALTH:
1. Wash Face twice a day
2. Once a week (Wednesday nights) - pamper night - yoga, face mask, nails, etc.
3. Write in journal at least once a week
4. Read 4 inspirational novels, 4 self help books, 4 spiritual books, and 10 pages of each Ensign.
So, here's my goals for JANUARY:
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
4. Clean, shiny sink.
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
7. Wash Face twice a day
This is a place for people to post their goals for the new year (or any time of year) and track progress. Our mantra is "PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION." We will NOT let guilt or feelings of being overwhelmed break us down. We will not have the mentality of "all or nothing." We will see each step as progress, and if we take a step back, it's OK, too!! This is not a blog for perfectionists - it's a blog for people who have real lives and understand that we will not be able to accomplish everything, but we understand the desire to become the best person we can be, with the Lord's help.
We support each other - no matter what!
I just felt like I needed to state that since some people last year stopped posting because they were feeling guilty about "not making any progress." We are NOT here to judge or compare - we are here to SUPPORT!
Ok, ok, with all that said, and with the understanding that this is a "working document" - meaning that I can change goals or get rid of them or add them at will, here is what I came up with for the year. I am working with the "power of one good habit" theme. I am working on the first habit in each category and once I feel really good about that goal - that it's become a natural part of my life, I will move on to the next one.
Before I list them, though, there is one KEY that will make these goals happen for me. What is it? SLEEP!
When I don't get enough sleep, there is a MUCH lower chance of me accomplishing these goals. When I don't get enough sleep, rationalizing goes way up and motivation goes way down, so with that said, I am working on getting to bed by 10:30 (I set my watch to remind me).
Here are the night & morning routines that I am hoping to incorporate into my life - make them HABITS, so I don't even have to think about them. And, again, I'm not going to be perfect with them. There is, of course, real life and again these are "working documents." They may need to be tweaked:
NIGHT ROUTINE:
7:30-8pm Family Clean
8-8:30 Girls to bed (read books, journals, scriptures, prayers, bed)
8:30-9:30 pm Jason & Me time
9:30-10:30 Hit hot spots for 10 min (by fridge, stereo, stairs), start dishwasher, lay out clothes for next day (workout clothes), wash face, brush teeth, look at routines & schedule for next day, say prayers.
10:30 zzzzzzzz
MORNING ROUTINE:
7-7:30am Personal Study & look at day, goals & routines
7:30-7:50 Dressed & ready - swish & shine bathrooms
7:50-8:15 Bed made. Breakfast out (full glass of water, vitamins, fruit, protein)
8:15-9am Scriptures & breakfast
9-9:30 Breakfast clean-up - empty dishwasher
9:30-9:45 laundry - fold, put away, re-boot
9:45-11am Help girls get ready for day & do their morning things
11-noon - exercise
If I can stick with these routines for the most part, many of my goals will be accomplished.
Here, in each category, are my goals. REMEMBER, for most of these I'm not moving on to the next one until I feel comfortable with the first one.
SPIRITUAL: (My ultimate goal is to make my relationship with Jesus the most important one in my life. These goals seek to accomplish this)
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up. Personal study - continue to read the New Testament and learn more about Him - and apply His teachings to my life.
2. Council with my Savior more every day - pray to ask forgiveness, pray for help with disciplining my children, pray in praise for blessings, pray for wisdom in difficult circumstances, pray for patience and trust.
3. Random Acts of Kindness (RAK). Even though this one is #3, I'm going to make it a goal to do 52 RAKs this year (hopefully one every week). I'm going to plan some of them this week.
4. Invite a family (especially new ones) or missionaries to our home for dinner once/month.
5. Be better about the Golden Rule. REALLY aim to SEE and meet the needs of those around me. Put myself in their shoes & then do what I can to help.
BETTER MOM: (My biggest goal here is to be a better example to my children).
1. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
2. My room cleaned & bed make before breakfast.
3. Outside time every day after nap time/quiet time - for at least 20 minutes.
4. One-on-one time w/ each girl every day - even 5 minutes!
5. Make sure the girls brush their teeth (and see me brushing my teeth) twice a day.
BETTER WIFE:
1. Finish the Love Dare.
2. Date night at least twice a month.
3. AT LEAST 20 minutes of "us" time every night - no electronics.
HOME:
1. Clean, shiny sink.
2. Home Blessing Hour once/week (probably on Mondays)
3. Hot Spot for 10 minutes at night
4. night & morning routines down pat.
NUTRITION:
1. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
2. Stop eating 2 hrs before bed.
3. Plan healthy meals for the entire month at the beginning of month
4. More Protein - at EACH meal and snack!
5. More fruits & veggies - 5 fruits and 5 veggies each day!
EXERCISE:
1. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
2. Run 5 miles by end of February
3. Run 8 miles by end of March
4. Echo Triathlon - sprint or Olympic - July 10
5. Yoga - once a week.
OVERALL HEALTH:
1. Wash Face twice a day
2. Once a week (Wednesday nights) - pamper night - yoga, face mask, nails, etc.
3. Write in journal at least once a week
4. Read 4 inspirational novels, 4 self help books, 4 spiritual books, and 10 pages of each Ensign.
So, here's my goals for JANUARY:
1. Seek God early every morning - before the kids get up.
2. Dressed before breakfast with my apron on.
3. Finish the Love Dare.
4. Clean, shiny sink.
5. More water. Full glass before breakfast. Each person has a full glass of water at each meal.
6. walk/run minimum of 3x a week
7. Wash Face twice a day
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