time management

I hope everyone has enjoyed their first week of 2012!

This past week (as part of my "resolutions") I focused on managing my time better.

Since becoming a mother (almost two years ago!) I have really struggled at finding a balance that works for me.

I remember learning time management in college.  And while that was tough then - it's not even close to what I'm talking about now.

Being a wife has changed things.

Being a mother has changed things.

Being a wife, mother (stay-at-home) and ME all at the same time has been hard to balance.

I know you guys know what I'm talking about - you've been there too, right?!

Balance is hard; something that constantly needs to be revisited and adjusted.

If I get pulled too much in one direction - I start feeling frazzled, stressed, and unhappy.  It may not be immediately; but eventually it catches up and slaps me in the face.

A top priority of mine this year - is, well, to get back to my priorities.

One big priority of mine this year is exercise. 

I complain a lot - and now, even I'm sick of my own complaining!

I'm sick of complaining about no gym membership; no treadmill; not a big enough house for a treadmill; winter - cold and dark; little free time; my husband is deployed, etc.  Boo hoo.

All excuses for not exercising; when exercise needs to be a priority in my life.  It just has to be.  End.  Of.  Story.

So, I am working out at home - making exercise fun again.  I'm not doing the same thing over and over but a variety of things.  I'm just moving.  I don't care what I do or when I do it - I'm just going to be active.  Inside or out.  During the day or at night.

(I've had to let go of some high expectations of mine too - that's part of my priorities this year.  Is to let go.  Stop being so hard on myself; stop feeling so guilty.  I'm not perfect and I'm surely not a super-momma!)

And another thing on my "to do" list this year...

Start sewing.

I have no excuses now - I got the equipment for Christmas!

I really am excited to learn and look forward to keeping you all in the loop as I try out (or fail) projects! 

I have to be honest, I'm a little intimidated right now about it all but I know once I start I will enjoy it (I think) and if I don't...well, there's more to life than sewing.

I'm pretty sure either way, I'll survive.

So...while I have a gazillion areas of my life I'm striving to work on and to better - I just wanted to share a couple things with you.

The trick will be to balance it all in.  I've already re-worked my schedule during the day and night to really take full advantage of the "me" time that I do have; while also keeping the family time intact (a top priority, always).

As for blogging - it's a fun hobby of mine, so it's not going away!

I hope you all are finding the proper balance in your lives too!!

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