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Friday, January 1, 2010
EnergyMore often than not, I don't do the things I want to do because of a lack of energy and motivation. So, naturally, this month has to be about boosting my energy level and motivation! I thought this was a brilliant starting point that Gretchen used in the book. So I thought about all the things that keep me from having energy and motivation. I realized that a big part of my lack of energy and motivation is clutter and mess. My room, bathroom, car, purse, etc. are always cluttered and messy. It's not something I like about myself but it's just the way I am. It does keep me from doing alot of things because it's all so overwhelming. I also realized that I needed to exercise (because obviously that boosts your energy in general), eat better (I eat really crappy..and I feel it. I might be really skinny but I'm not healthy.) And the big driving force is my sleeping habits. I can never fall asleep and I never get enough sleep. Sometimes i wake up so late that my whole day is shot. I've decided that these are the areas that I need to look at while making my resolutions for this month. It's all about energy and order for me this month. I know that order and a better routine will boost my energy and I know that when I have alot of energy and get things accomplished I become extremely happy! :) My Resolutions for this month (I have a little handy check off sheet for each day): -Purge, declutter, organize & maintain: I am going on a crazy cleaning spree that could possibly take all month!! This includes: my room (closets!), bathroom, basement, car, computer/bookmarks, & email. -Tackle a nagging task: I always have these dumb nagging tasks that I put off for some reason. I'm going to make a list of these and get them done one by one. They are dumb things like: order new contacts, buy new glasses, resubscribe to Triple A. etc. -Keep a food diary: I want to be more aware of the things going into my body and I've done this before and it's made me realize the crap that I'm eating! -Follow the one minute rule: I'm such a procrastinator so this is a must! If something takes less than one minute, do it RIGHT now! Don't put it off! Things like folding a blanket, putting a dish in the dishwasher rather than putting it in the sink, etc. -Observe the evening tidy-up: I have a tendency to throw clothes on my floor and what not. Every night I will spend 5-10 minutes picking up. -Exercise: I never exercise. Ever. I'm not trying to lose weight with this resolution because I don't need to. However, I want to just get in shape and be ready for when my metabolism decides to stop working. -Sleep 8 hours a night: I have the worst sleeping habits. I don't get enough sleep. I go to bed way too late. I can't wake up. I feel lethargic alot. I was going to say my resolution is to go to sleep earlier and wake up earlier but the reality is--I'm young and I can have a crazy schedule! But on the nights when I can, I want to be sleeping 8 hours and getting to bed earlier. I can't commit to going to bed at the same time because that just won't work for me..so I'm just going to really make sleep a priority but let myself live! 3 cheers & encouragement |
about me
Jamie. 24. Unemployed college grad.
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