So…I’ve been in a bit of a rut. A longterm rut that started about two years ago; this rut has been punctuated by periods of non-rut-ness. And a short-term rut that started halfway through the summer.
My children are growing up, my dad passed away and life still doesn’t feel quite right, my mom is getting older, I’m getting older. I need to figure out what to do with my life- and kinda quick because we got bills to pay. That’s the quick version. I’ll spare you the details.
In order to snap myself out of hopefully both ruts but at least the short-term one- I am doing a few things…
- Committing to an exercise program. The program I am committing to doesn’t officially launch until October 1st so in the meantime I am committing to exercising every morning, alternating resistance workouts and running.
- Committing to running. At least 2-3 days a week.
- Committing to yoga. At least 1 class a week until I find my yoga place- the place where I feel most at home and where I want to commit to a real yoga practice.
- Committing to writing. I love writing and it’s good for me. Sometimes I have doubts about why I do it or feel weird about doing it, but I love it, it’s good for me, and I think it might be a key part to snapping out of this rut.
- Committing to meditation. Something I have had trouble committing to before. So I am using Gabrielle Bernstein’s book May Cause Miracles to guide me through it and help keep me accountable. More on that tomorrow…
- Committing to clean eating. Because I have been eating lots of crap. Not only does this make me 10-15 pounds heavier than I was this time last year and uncomfortable in my clothes, but it also makes me tired, cranky, and my skin is blotchy.
I am excited that my sisters are with me on at least part of the journey. My nephew starts 17 weeks of training for a new job and we are going to do 17 weeks of exercise as a sign of solidarity. I’m not sure he even knows about that, but it’s motivating us. That is helping my motivation as we start today with Day 1.
Other things that help with motivation…
- my ongoing health and fitness accountability group that I love
- the start of the new school year
- two of my kids are running cross country this year (and joining my husband in pressuring me to run)
- wanting to buy new clothes but not wanting to buy them until I’m more comfortable in my own skin
So that’s it. I may not post here every day, but I will post on Facebook every day.
Sometimes taking action is what will help bring clarity. So I’m doing stuff and hoping to figure out things as I go. Anyone else feel like they need a refresh, a restart? Anything from a new habit to a major life overhaul? I’d love to hear from you!
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