I love resolutions.
Like I LOVE them.
There is something about a fresh start that gets my ass into gear. Unfortunately a resolution doesn’t usually end up being a year long quest. I get bored and mid February my ultimate weight loss/happiness/brand new me motivation is gone. This is year I am doing things a little bit differently.
2012 is all about Respect.
respect |riˈspekt|
a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements, a particular aspect, point, or detail
Respect is all in the details. This year ( and pretty much every year moving forward) I want to respect my body, my mind and my bank. Those three probably seem like an unlikely mix, but honestly it’s exactly what I need.
My body – I treat my body like crap most days. Ignorance isn’t always bliss and I am really starting to notice how often I feel like crap. Paying attention to nutrition needs, exercising more often and listening to when I need a break are all ways I can pay respect to my body. I hate feeling sluggish and slow and if I start treating my body better the benefits will greatly outweigh any effort I have to put in.
My mind- Stress is a huge factor for me. I always stress over the stupidest stuff, which leaves me wound up at the end of the day. We all know how bad stress is for a person and yet I make very little effort to reduce my stress. Between school, work, boyfriend, friends and family life gets pretty crazy. Now I wouldn’t change it for anything, but I do need to learn to manage it a little bit better. Part of my problem is I don’t really know how to say no. I over plan my time which always leaves me running around like a crazy person. My personal time needs to be respected and it all starts with me.
My bank – If this seems like an odd thing to respect it’s most likely because it kind of is. I don’t have a big enough cushion in my bank account. It always feels like I get two steps ahead, something happens, and I end up maxing out my credit cards to keep up with everything. I hate this. Respecting my bank is all about building an emergency fund, keeping my credit cards balance free and having a healthy savings account. Life will only keep getting more expensive, and I want to be prepared for anything that could happen.
Being totally honest, having respect for these three major aspects of my life will be a major change. Change isn’t always easy but it is always worth it. Finding time to get myself to the gym or out for a run will help my mental well being and put a little bounce back in my ass. Even just getting to bed at a semi-decent time will help with my mental well being, and hopefully help me get to my 8 am classes more consistently.
This year is my year.
