So, today is Ash Wednesday. My kids and I have been talking about what we are "giving up" this year. So I have decided to give up...nothing. That's right. Nothing. Why? Well, here goes...
This is going to be something new for me. This year for Lent, i am not going to try (and subsequently fail) to "give something up". Instead I am going to try to succeed at something new. An improved me...
Now, I know that lenten sacrifices are not about ourselves. That is not what this is. Yes, I know I said it's called an improved ME, but by improving myself, I am hoping to improve those around me, my relationship with my siblings and children, my prayer and devotional life, and the relationship I have with God. I need improvements in all of those areas, so I am going to try to improve me.
So, this blogging thing is new for me, so bear with me. I have found writing to help get through things in the past, and I am hoping it to help me stick with this as well. I am going to try to blog about how things are going and what I am doing to improve. It isn't going to be an everyday blog, but it will be here. Additionally, I am hoping that by "writing" it down, it will help me be accountable. I am starting with baby steps.
Today's outcome...Got up earlier than usual and walked/jogged for 20 minutes. It felt good, it really did. I followed by eating a good breakfast (something I am REALLY bad at). The rest of the day was pretty mediocre. I didn't get to attend Ash Wednesday services because Becca had a concert. While I missed going to services, I love going to concerts and hearing Becca play! The concert was awesome and I got to hang out with an awesome mom I know and haven't really had the time to hang out with lately! It was a pretty good day overall. So, basically today I exercised a little and totally ate better than I normally do. Day one was a success...let's see how the rest go.
Love to all :)
I'm so glad you got it to post, and I'm so glad and proud of you for doing it! I think it's a wonderful plan and I'll be here to support you!!
ReplyDeleteI've also started trying to eat better, exercise more, and make my routine a little more 'routine'. I literally cried to my bf today about how I felt I'd made a mistake in buying my home because traffic is so terrible getting to work. I was looking for sympathy and he simply looked at me and very lovingly told me I'd get none and I should be happy and get up a half hour sooner, lol.
Sometimes it really is the small things that can make a huge difference in our sanity! So we'll try this improving thing together! When we feel frustrated or scared, just quit thinking and stressing about it and just do it! (I should be on Nike's PR committee, lol)
Good for you hon!
Way to go Nicole!!! It's the "little" things that all add up to a happier you!! And, exercising and eating better are GREAT "little" things to start with!!! They will help you tremendously!! Even though you are sacrificing 30 minutes of sleep -- it will pay ff through the day -- I HATE not getting to hit the treadmill, I feel off-center until at least mid-day!! It's no good for me as a wife, as a mom, or as a Christian!!! Again, I am so very proud of you ♥
ReplyDeleteLOVE you!!!!
Awesome!!!
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