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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 3 Comments:You can do this! I think you've made some very beneficial goals for yourself. Bonne chance!
By Yea! It's working! Don't get too carried away on the clutter reduction. I used to do this for a part-time job and it's best to take little steps at a time. Like do your purse one day, your car another day, the dresser another day. That way you finish something every day instead of pulling everything out in your room and then running out of energy before you're done. You'll feel so good with each thing you get done!
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Thanks Lori!!
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Jamie. 24. Unemployed college grad.
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