2 Months
10 Weeks
63 Days
That’s how many days there are from Halloween to the New Year. This year I’m making a pledge to myself to not give up on me. That means continuing to do my best to eat healthy, exercise somewhat regularly, and most importantly, not lose sight of the big picture because I’m stressing over unimportant details.
During this time of year I have, like everyone else, way too many parties to count, in addition to dealing with work. Usually the first thing to give is me. Not this year. I’m making a plan and sticking to it!
Promise #1: Live by the 80-20 Rule, not the All or Nothing Rule. It’s so easy (at least for me) to just throw in the towel by Thanksgiving and say I’ll reboot January 2. I have been working hard and moving at a turtle’s pace to lose the baby weight and get myself healthy. I refuse to flush it all down the toilet this season.
Promise #2: Keep Drinking ALL the Water. In the summer I have no problem drinking my water and staying hydrated, but come the school year, I get into coffee overload mode. I have learned for my body to be at its peak I need to drink my water with lemon.
Promise #3: Minimal Late Nights. For me, bedtime is usually between 9 and 10 p.m. During the holidays it can easily creep to 11 p.m. or later. Even though I will have some days off, it’s really not best for me because my kids never sleep in….NEVER.
Promise #4: Give Myself Grace. Recently there’s been a lot of airtime on my Instagram feed spent on the idea of giving yourself grace. I can’t think of a more perfect time of year to start doing it. In fact, it’s my gift to myself this holiday season. Giving myself grace allows me to enjoy the moments without stressing over perfection.
These four promises will hopefully allow me to start 2019 in a position of joy, rather than exhaustion, full of hope instead of depression, and most importantly, with many happy memories.
