(talking about) resolutions

It's a new year and everyone is talking about their resolutions, goals and what not (find mine here:http://mommydomchronicles.blogspot.com/2011/12/new-years-resolution.html?m=1)
My intention today is to do three healthy things. If I do more, great. If not, It doesn't mean I'm naughty or anything. Better choices means better for my family and better for me (its a win all the way around!)
It's a simple start. 3 little things-moving, water and saying no to soda. The water and soda issues are more work related, because it's choices I make for 8 hours a day.
The movement choice is a different story.
I work out at home, mainly because of time constraints. I have cardio equipment, free weights and a husband who used to be a body builder.
What I dont have a lot of is willpower.
However, the older I get, the more I realize that I need to take better care of myself, completely. It's eating better, it's getting enough sleep, it's moving more. There are so many different tactics to my war on being unhealthy. My struggle is 8 hours at work, with unhealthy vending machine and cafeteria choices surrounding me. I even bring healthy snacks...and succumb to temptation some days. I know that it will happen, and I can't beat myself up over it.
Instead of feeling low, I need to think of it as a journey towards the zenith of healthy living.
Each journey starts with a step, and today's step is this:

Eggnog oatmeal
1/2 c oatmeal
1/2 c Ricenog
1 tbsp dried cranberries

Mix together, microwave for 60 seconds.

We Belong Together

At the heart of it all, I really am organized. In fact, I can be downright anal sometimes. My problem is the lack of consistency. I get everything organized, it's keeping it up that I struggle with.
I could give a thousand different excuses why it happens, but they all point back to me just being tired. I've dealt with chronic exhaustion. Sleep issues have plagued me for years. I've dealt with chronic anemia. My diet and exercise regimen has been spotty at best.
So, what does this mean for getting organized? Actually, a lot. If you arent taking care of yourself, chances are you aren't taking of everything else.
If you wake up tired everyday and cant get out of bed, chances are your sleep quality isn't good. Keep track of your sleep for a week and see if there's a pattern. Talk to your doctor too; some medications can cause sleep issues. You may have apnea or another medical issue that a sleep study may help.
If there isn't an underlying medical issue, look at what happens before bed. Are you too caffeinated or stressed too sleep? Too hot or cold? You actually need to start planning for bed by 5 or 6 at night.
Get to know your body's rhythms.
What works for me is a cup of sleepy time tea, some gentle yoga and spending time in prayer. If I'm really stressed, I journal.
If you are waking up ready to face the day, you are more likely to keep up with everything else.
Make sure you are drinking adequate water-if you are dehydrated, you feel tired and blah. Do you go into a food coma after dinner? Then what you're eating might not be in your best interest. Plus exercise is so important. Even 15 minutes a day can make a difference.
Getting organized means more than cleaning your cabinets out. Taking care of yourself and taking care of your home belong together.

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Don't let go

Welcome to 2012! The holidays are winding down, it's almost time to go back to school and work. It's also my time to put things back in order again (and in some cases, for the first time)
In years past, I've gone gung ho and made my house look like something Martha Stewart would approve.
For a day or two.
The problem was there wasn't any plan in place to maintain it.
So it's the start of a new year, and another chance to work on making my home into what I want and need it to be: a sanctuary and oasis from the craziness of the world.
Step one: get started.
Step two: don't let go, and keep going.