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“You can’t change the past but you can ruin the present by worrying over the future” – Anonymous
This quote really applies to how most women try to manage their lives. It is not uncommon that we multitask throughout the days, constantly adding to the never-ending To-Do lists, and forget to even take a deep breath. Is there any wonder that we are so tired?
Even though the world seems to applaud this craziness, we know that we are paying a terrible price. This is only further complicated by the constant state of WORRY. “Did I forget anything?”, “Was that good enough?”, “What could happen if I let them go…?” And on and on it goes.
Stress continues to be a major health risk factor for women, especially if you have reach menopause because the heart protection afforded during menstruation comes to an end. What that means is stress takes a bigger toll on our bodies and minds. It is so important for women to learn how to quiet the noise in our heads, so we can relax and rest well to keep up the pace for another day.
One trick is to take it one day at a time. It’s simple but so hard for many of us. We can focus on giving our best when we break tasks down into manageable steps and tackle them one at a time. Worrying about tomorrow is a waste of time, energy, and focus. We need to reign in our vision so that we can adequately do today’s work. Letting go of yesterday (but not its lessons) and anticipating tomorrow with joy will give us strength for today.
Welcome to my first post of the new year! Everyone is thinkng about making changes and planning their new years goals, I’ve decided to share my goals with you. I’ve written about how to make SMART goals and I’m sure that you understand the how and why by now.
I love making lists because I get a thrill everytime I can check something off as DONE. Checking out some other blogs I have seen that many others share my passion for lists because they can be motivating and rewarding at the same time.
So, here is part of my plan for 2011: to complete a full marathon with improved time, start a small container garden for herbs and veggies, really improve my French skills. I’m breaking these down into smaller monthly goals that will help me succeed:
January 2011:
Exercise – to run 10 miles/wk, strength train 2x/wk, Yoga 2x/wk
Personal – Read 2 books, practice French for 2 hrs/wk, memorize one Bible verse/wk
Professional – Post on blog weekly, complete vision board, plan & advertise one workshop.
There, you have my plans. Let me know what you are doing to get your year started.
Just a couple more days and we will be in 2011 – seemes hard to believe that this year is practically over. If you are like me, you probably spent too much time with your head in a tizzy from all that was going on. Well, take a deep breath and let’s try to focus on a few of the highlights of this year before we say ‘bye-bye’ to 2010.
As you know, I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. I believe they cause more stress than encouragement for most people. And, really, do you actually believe that this time will be different? Why start the new year feeling like a failure by mid-January?
Instead, I encourage people (and myself) to make clear specific goals, and to break them into small, achievable steps. For example, rather than promising to lose weight, focus on eating more vegetables and working out three times a week. This way your goal is proactive and you are being responsible.
But before you even make those goals, take some time before midnight on December 31st to look at your accomplishments from this year. It might be challenging to recall some of your successes but that is why we must do it, this is not bragging. We need to acknowledge our successes. We know that the mistakes are always fresh on our minds. So, make a list of what you did well this year and celebrate a little. Look at how that success may change your life.
I know for me getting my first book out and doing some public speaking events helped me identify some different goals, things that I would have said were not for me. Don’t count things out because they might be a little scary – you never know what is just around the corner.
