My Word of the Year

Last year was the first year I chose a word to focus on. That word was Believe. I think overall I did a pretty good job with it. One of the biggest things I did was go back to school. It was a hard decision but well worth it. I am enjoying the challenge and have managed to find time to study.

This year my word is BALANCE. I have tried hard this past year to get over my all or nothing thinking and it has been very difficult. I really believe that this thinking is keeping me from being the best person that I can be. I think that being out of balance has kept me from some goals that are really important to me but that I keep seeming to fail at. I have realized that in my mind if I make one mistake I think that's it- it's all over- so balance it is.

One thing that I've been reminded of recently is that when you have goals you also need a plan and I really do love a good plan to here is a bit of mine-

1. Practice yoga twice a week- yoga helps my mind to rest and gives me a respect for my body that I have been missing most of my life.
2. Be in the moment and stop thinking of all the other things I must do- there has to be a balance between enjoying life and having everything else in order.
3. Be consious of the food I'm putting into my body- find the balance between mindless eating and anal retentive food measuring and counting.

I could make this list soooo long but that is part of my issue- unattainable goals- so I'm keeping it to these simple three things for now:)

Last year I had a ring that had the word believe on it. It was helpful to have that daily reminder of my word and my goals for that year. I'm waiting for this years ring to come- for the life of me I cannot figure out how to take a picture of said ring so you can see the word- what the #@$%!!- any advice is appreciated!