1) I’ve been really struggling with motivation lately regarding my obsessive goal for the year. This always happens to me. I have a few really great weeks and then I run into a lot of resistance and everything I do seems like a struggle. I’m challenging myself at every angle. Yesterday, I ran across this article that talks about plans versus reality, and what to do when your plans seem to fall apart. While this article is more related to business goals rather than health goals, the advice is good for anyone struggling with motivation. I think I’m going to sit down with myself this weekend, take a personal inventory, and figure out exactly why I’m self-sabotaging. I love this line:
Instead of immediately going into a non-supportive story like, “Ugh – here I am again, I can never stay the course,” OR “Well – forget the rest. I totally suck and fell off track so I’m not cut out for this,” – you can simply say, “Ah – yes, I’m here. I’m here because I’m in the doing of my dream – not the visioning – and that sometimes feels hard. And I’m off track a bit and that’s ok. What do I need to pay attention to here, and how can I get back on track?”
2) I’ve been faithfully watching the Olympics this week, even though it seems like it’s a rather mediocre year for USA Olympics. My favorite events are figure skating, snowboarding, and downhill skiing. I can’t believe how many gold medal favorites are failing! It’s just so sad because they train so hard for so long for that one shot and sometimes, it’s just not their day. Also – who knew so many people don’t like Bob Costas? I adore him and think he looked rather dapper in his glasses. MROW!
3) So, as I’ve mentioned before, Allison and I have paired up to be weight loss buddies this year. We check in every Sunday to talk about our week, weigh in with one another, and set goals for the following week. And whoever loses the most weight at the end of each month gets a fun gift card from the other person. And I won in January! (Granted, Allison moved states last month so she had a LOT going on!) On Saturday, I got a sweet card in the mail from her, with an iTunes gift card! It was such a fun surprise to receive, and I am just so thrilled we’re doing this.
4) I am really, really itching to take a vacation. I hadn’t planned to take a big vacation this year, because I wanted to focus on my money goals. But I really need to plan a small getaway, if only for my own sanity. I’m thinking of either a long weekend (3-4 days?) in Orlando or a short (4-5 day) cruise. I reallllllllly want to go on a cruise. (Of course I do. I always want to go on a cruise.) I just really need a few days to get away and unplug from life.
5) It’s Valentine’s Day! I loathe this holiday. I really, really do. I have absolutely no plans, so I’m planning on staying home, ordering in for dinner, and watching the Olympics. The rest of my weekend will be equally dull, ha! Some workouts, some cleaning, some writing, some Olympics watching… try not to be too jealous.
Are you watching the Olympics? When is your next vacation? Any fun Valentine’s Day plans?
I actually have watched very little of the Olympics… Which is not like me, but I just haven’t been as into them as I usually am. Plus I have been so busy this week so I haven’t had time to sit down and watch them. I do watch the morning news while I get ready so I can keep up with what is going on. And CNBC seems to broadcast curling at the end of the day, so I have seen part of those games as the tvs on our trading floor are always tuned into CNBC.
My next vacation is a work trip to Florida that I am turning into a fun trip to visit family. Besides that I do not have any trips planned because my life is too up in the air to plan anything. I have some tentative trips in the fall but nothing certain. I was hoping to visit Amber in Canada this summer but unless I find a new job by May, I don’t know if I can swing the cost of a cross-country move + the expensive plane ticket. 🙁
As far as V-Day, I am actually one of the few single people that loves this holidays. I have rarely had a boyfriend on the holiday but I still like it. In the past I tried to spend it with my nephews. This year I am picking Kyria up from the airport and I will make dinner for us as I think restaurants will be crazy!
I haven’t watched much of it either. Sometimes I get into it, but I haven’t this year and I haven’t missed it either.
I am not single, but I think I would still like Valentine’s day if I were. Not to do the girl power thing or the singles unite thing, but just pretty hearts and sweets. We don’t do much – tonight I’m making the kids pizzas and they can watch a movie and I’m making C the dinner of his choice. Hopefully I’ll take a shower. Fingers crossed, yo.
I’m working on a post about this right now, but Jerry and I have struggled A LOT with our fitness since our wedding in October. For basically two years in a row, I was perfect with my food logging and I think that after having been so strict for so long, I was tired of it. We pigged out for our wedding and honeymoon cruise, then for the holidays, then for our birthdays. We are trying to get back on track now, but it is TOUGH! Now, I take it one day at a time. While I had two perfect years in a row, basically, now if I have a good day, I consider it a small victory. I am on my fifth day in a row back on track now, and feeling like a star! Take it one day at a time and it will be less scary! 🙂
I need a vacation so bad too! Prior to our honeymoon, it had been seven years since I’d had a vacation! Now, we have been bitten by the cruise bug and are planning our second one in October for our one year anniversary! I hope you get your vacation this year, too!
I’m not nearly as into the Olympics as I usually am… I think since I know how things turn out before I can get home and watch them I’m kind of “blah,” about it this year.
Um, I’m not a Bob Costas fan. Can we still be friends?! I did like his glasses and I hope he gets better soon, cause, well, to be sick in a foreign country has to suck!
Oh how I love the Olympics! I haven’t really had the chance to watch many events either but I love having the recaps on in the background in the evening and I have streamed a few things while at work this week (shh!) haha. I am not really a fan of the summer Olympics but Canada rocks in the winter Olympics (I mean, of course, all that snow has to do us SOME good! Haha) so I really enjoy keeping up with the winter Olympics!
Happy Friday! Keep on keeping on with your goals. I’ve had a terrible week for eating – tons and tons of chocolate. I’ve already had a sugar cookie and a salted caramel this morning for Valentine’s Day. All you have to do is tell yourself that every hour is a new hour to do better and every day is a new day! You can do it!
I don’t keep a terribly close eye on the Olympics, mostly just hockey! (How Canadian of me, right?) I’ll watch other events if they’re on though, but nothing specific.
I have NO idea when my next vacation will be. Maybe at the end of March, but that’s still very up in the air. I’d love to go to Vancouver for a few days, so we’ll see. Other than that, we have no plans in our household!
We don’t really celebrate Valentine’s Day in our house. I think the holiday is silly, but we did swing by our favourite cupcake shop and picked up a 1/2 dozen treats to eat! Good enough for me 🙂
I haven’t really been watching the Olympics (not much time), but I do know that Germany leads the gold metal count. So, yay! 🙂
My next “vacation” is a 4 day trip to SoCal next weekend to visit J’s family… I call it vacation because I’ll be near the beach 🙂
No Valentine’s Day plans over here… we’re boycotters, but maybe we’ll do something fun this weekend. Hehe.
I’ve been wanting to take a vacation, too! Chris and I haven’t gone anywhere since Tahoe the end of September. The end of March, we’re going to Berkley for the weekend for my friend’s wedding. Even though it’s just Berkley, I’m really looking forward to getting away and staying in a fancy hotel!