And, just like that the second quarter of the year is underway – time flies when you are having fun? Way back in January, in our very first 10 on Tuesday of 2016 Carole asked us to share things we’d like to do more… and less.
I thought it would be a good thing – and to help keep me accountable – to see how I am doing with my “more or less” list. As you will see, there is some success and some failure, but I am not giving up. I am recommitting to what I want to do – where I want to go – how I want to be. Continuing is what is important and I will forge ahead on that path!
- Moving more – some days I win, some days I’m sedentary. Perhaps the weather change and the garden will help kick this one back on track!
- Eating healthier foods has been sustained – I think it is safe to say that this is our habit.
- We were pretty good consumer’s this weekend – thanks to some amazing deals at Lowe’s, Bedner’s, and JoAnn’s!! However, these items will be put to use in making things (or growing things). I would like to get back to doing some daily stitching, however, I am not stressing about it.
- Konmari continues in a room at a time and I finally got to the boxes in the garage – this is a very good thing. There was some very good sorting that happened and I am happy to report that I now have several free shelves!!
- Finally, gratitude, for which I am giving myself a failed grade for the first quarter – there was some, but nowhere near enough. I am going to refocus myself on the little things, and see if my gratitude does not grow and I will start with the weekend, which was lovely from the Pineapple Cilantro Moscow Mules (pictured above) to the wandering through garden centers with Steve. I am grateful that weekends exist.
Here is to a New Beginning Monday where I will start as I plan to continue, I hope your day is good too!
Is it the second quarter already?!?!?
Where has the time gone? Sheesh!!!
Taking stock is important, good for you for posting this. Do I dare go back and look at what I wrote for this post?
I admire your bravery, honesty, and accountability in looking back to assess and forward to refocus. I’m with Carole; I’m not sure I want to look at what I posted but will be working up the courage take a look!
The best thing? EVERY DAY is a chance to begin again. ONWARD! XO
I think you will be successful as long as you keep looking back and forward. I love how you are adding up the positives!! Yay!
A great idea! And I’d completely forgotten about our earlier post – thanx for the reminder. It takes a while and perseverance to kick into a “daily, written down” gratitude habit and is well worth the while. In the past month or so, I’ve read two books on the subject: The Gratitude Diaries by Janice Kaplan and Gratitude Works by Robert Emmons. Both are ‘good reads’ and offer some helpful tips, inspiration and practices.
That quote is perfect. Gratefully yours and
Cheers~