Be a Better Me {January} Update

Honestly, I almost forgot about being a better me in January!  :)  It seems to have flown by and I'm sitting here wondering where the time went.  If I had made "true" resolutions, I would have epically failed.  However, I made a resolution to tackle being a healthier me, so let's see how poorly I did.  :)

Here is the list of things that I wanted to do this month:

• Set up doctors appointments (one for a physical, and one to see the dermatologist) - hmm, this is moved to the February TO DO list
• Eat out only once per week - haha!  Considering I was on the road for 6 days this month, that did not happen.  I didn't even try to be good.  Just keepin' it real. :)
• Cook and try new, healthy recipes  - I did cook quite a bit and tried new, healthy recipes. YAY!
• Snack on veggies - HA!
• Cut out caramel colored soda - I've cut back tremendously.  At most, I'll have one cola per day, and some days none. :)
• Walk or jog at least 3 times a week for at least 45 minutes - Again, moving this one to February.  I do have some new workout DVDs that I'm hoping to give a whirl and a new Wii game.
• Schedule a girl's night out - I did schedule a girl's night out that turned into a brunch...where I had to bring the monkey.  :)  I tried.
• Get a massage - I love February!
• Make time just for me to do what I want to do (read, craft, blog, take a warm bubble bath, etc.) - I have to admit this one was a toughy because January was super busy with my "real" job, but I did make time to take naps and read.  I finished two books! :)

All in all, I did okay.  I'm making baby steps strides to be a healthier and better me in 2011. :)  How are you all doing with your resolutions? 

Be a Better Me {January}

Happy New Year!  What a fantastic day!  A new, fresh start!  Everyone is feeling optimistic and excited to tackle their resolutions and I have come up with a way to help me stay on track throughout the year!  One year to be a better me, one resolution every month, make it a habit, and move on!

This month I'm tackling HEALTH!  We all know most women have some resolution to lose weight, but this one goes way beyond just dropping some lbs.  It's about improving my physical AND my mental health...changing eating habits, restarting my workout plan, visiting doctors (even if it's scary), making time for just me, and spending quality time with my family and friends.

I'm starting with a TO DO list so I can map out how I will implement these changes throughout the month:

• Set up doctors appointments (one for a physical, and one to see the dermatologist)
• Eat out only once per week
• Cook and try new, healthy recipes
• Snack on veggies
• Cut out caramel colored soda
• Walk or jog at least 3 times a week for at least 45 minutes
• Schedule a girl's night out
• Get a massage
• Make time just for me to do what I want to do (read, craft, blog, take a warm bubble bath, etc.)

The list is a work in progress, I'm sure I'll add a few things throughout the month...like get a pedicure. :)  I'm happy with it because it's a starting off point.  I'm also happy that I don't have a specific number of pounds to lose or a goal weight.  I know that implementing these changes will get me the results I seek!

At the request of a very, dear friend, I've made the Be a Better Me printable in blue and brown.  Here you are sweet friend!

Wishing you the best 2011! :)

New Year's Resolutions Divided by Twelve

I cannot believe another year has come and gone.  Ever since Kason was born it just seems like time is flying by.

How are your resolutions coming along?  Do you have your list yet?  Do you make a list?

This year I want to be successful so I'm trying something different.  I'm calling it One Year to Be a Better Me.  Essentially I'm taking all of my "normal" resolutions and dividing them up throughout the year.  Then instead of trying to focus on all of them at the same time and failing (I usually don't make it past January), I'll focus on one thing every month.  They (I'm not sure who, but they) say it only takes twenty-one days to make something a habit, so the goal is to make the resolution a habit before I move on to the next one (fingers crossed).

By focusing on one resolution each month, I won't spread myself too thin.  Every month is an opportunity for success!  If I falter one month, I can redo that resolution later in the year.  Months are small, achievable goals and with the first of every one, I have a clean slate.

In an effort to keep me motivated before I even begin, I made this:

babm - Be A Better Me

It's framed and sits on my nightstand so when I wake up in the morning, I'm reminded to try to be a better me everyday.

If you are inspired to be a better (you) me too, then print this baby out! :)  To print, click on the image, right click and select Save Image As, and then print it.  It's perfect for up to a 5"x7" frame.

I hope you will take this journey with me!  We are setting ourselves up for success!  Swing by tomorrow to see what I'm tackling first!

Linking up to these super great parties!