Balance.
A simple word, very simple in fact, yet a word that holds so much meaning to me at this hour of my life.
Let me digress.
I have conquered my relationship with food, and when in weakness I have learned to seek understanding into the meaning of the craving/desire. I have maintain a high-level of commitment to my workouts for the past nine months - it's without a doubt habitual now. I have figured out the secret (for me) to sustain a high-level of energy the majority of the time - without coffee or sugar.
However, even with all these feel-good, pat-on-the-back accomplishments, I seem to have thrown a wrench, a good wrench, but a wrench indeed, in my previous balance - state of harmony - successes.
Life since my last post has been rather eventful. I am fully engaged in a new workout regimen - one that takes twice the commitment - with a new trainer - two actually. I am immersed in the world of Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) - and naturally, lovin' every second! I'm living a social life - defined by me of course - and am maintaining my core relationships (not sure what I would do without my husband, family, and girlfriends) - while also extending myself to an entire new group of friends all over the world through IIN. I'm running on all cylinders in my marketing/pr profession -- feeling a force of renewed energy and creativity. I also treat myself to playing the part of a Silpada Designs Representative and gather with old and new friends to gawk over pretty jewels every month or so...I sure do love my sterling silver bling! And finally, I, along with my life coach / business partner, am working on launching a weight-loss product - a safe, holistic approach (no "magic" pills, supplement/drink system, or crazy diet) - yep, and it's one that actually works! (Trust me, you'll be among the first to know once we get closer to the formal launch.)
So with the new additions in my life, I have struggled to find balance. So much NEW & GOOD going on, yet I often go to bed feeling somewhat unaccomplished. How is that possible? Well, first, I owe many people emails. Owing someone an email is something that truly weighs a bit heavy on my heart. So, if you are one of those people - know that you are on my mind and I have every intention of reaching out to you with a thoughtful response. Secondly, I really miss spending time blogging and experiencing with new clean recipes. While I write a lot at work, it's the same as pouring out my passion right here with all of you.
Every day, it's like I am in a race against the clock. Do you ever feel that way? The only time that the clock seems to get stuck is when I am in side planks, ha! I honestly wish that the happier, more stimulated you were the slower time would go, instead of it being the opposite. Why is that when you are at your worst (feeling miserable, depressed, lonely) time has to tick by so slow? Question for another day. :)
Now don't get me wrong, while seldom, I have had times where I have extra hours at night or on the weekends, but when this happens all I have wanted to do is get lost in a conversation (one of my friends is better than a book on tape - I just love hearing her stories!), good book, magazine, or movie. In other words, just relax - which I think is perfectly healthy, just doesn't always leave me feeling like I used my time "wisely" -- only because there's so much left to be done!
I'm beyond motivated to figure out my time management. I really do believe I can do it all - just maybe not all at once. Mondays have historically been my "Better Me Days" - meaning, I put forth just a little effort to get better at one thing in my life. It could be something small, like clean up the kitchen before bed, or put my makeup away in the morning -- OR it might just be something a bit more significant such as begin taking those necessary steps to find Balance. Yep, with a big capital B.
So here I am. Writing. And you know what, I feel much better already.
Balance.
Simple in sound. Difficult in theory. I am quite determined to figure you out.
Share with Me: Do you have time management tricks? How do you fit it ALL in? - OR - If not balance, what's on your "Better Me Day" checklist?
Until then ---
Keep it Clean My Friends.
Mrs. Skinny Fat
P.S. Tomorrow's post is all about my love affair with the gym. See, I told you a lot has changed!
A simple word, very simple in fact, yet a word that holds so much meaning to me at this hour of my life.
Let me digress.
I have conquered my relationship with food, and when in weakness I have learned to seek understanding into the meaning of the craving/desire. I have maintain a high-level of commitment to my workouts for the past nine months - it's without a doubt habitual now. I have figured out the secret (for me) to sustain a high-level of energy the majority of the time - without coffee or sugar.
However, even with all these feel-good, pat-on-the-back accomplishments, I seem to have thrown a wrench, a good wrench, but a wrench indeed, in my previous balance - state of harmony - successes.
Life since my last post has been rather eventful. I am fully engaged in a new workout regimen - one that takes twice the commitment - with a new trainer - two actually. I am immersed in the world of Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) - and naturally, lovin' every second! I'm living a social life - defined by me of course - and am maintaining my core relationships (not sure what I would do without my husband, family, and girlfriends) - while also extending myself to an entire new group of friends all over the world through IIN. I'm running on all cylinders in my marketing/pr profession -- feeling a force of renewed energy and creativity. I also treat myself to playing the part of a Silpada Designs Representative and gather with old and new friends to gawk over pretty jewels every month or so...I sure do love my sterling silver bling! And finally, I, along with my life coach / business partner, am working on launching a weight-loss product - a safe, holistic approach (no "magic" pills, supplement/drink system, or crazy diet) - yep, and it's one that actually works! (Trust me, you'll be among the first to know once we get closer to the formal launch.)
So with the new additions in my life, I have struggled to find balance. So much NEW & GOOD going on, yet I often go to bed feeling somewhat unaccomplished. How is that possible? Well, first, I owe many people emails. Owing someone an email is something that truly weighs a bit heavy on my heart. So, if you are one of those people - know that you are on my mind and I have every intention of reaching out to you with a thoughtful response. Secondly, I really miss spending time blogging and experiencing with new clean recipes. While I write a lot at work, it's the same as pouring out my passion right here with all of you.
Every day, it's like I am in a race against the clock. Do you ever feel that way? The only time that the clock seems to get stuck is when I am in side planks, ha! I honestly wish that the happier, more stimulated you were the slower time would go, instead of it being the opposite. Why is that when you are at your worst (feeling miserable, depressed, lonely) time has to tick by so slow? Question for another day. :)
Now don't get me wrong, while seldom, I have had times where I have extra hours at night or on the weekends, but when this happens all I have wanted to do is get lost in a conversation (one of my friends is better than a book on tape - I just love hearing her stories!), good book, magazine, or movie. In other words, just relax - which I think is perfectly healthy, just doesn't always leave me feeling like I used my time "wisely" -- only because there's so much left to be done!
I'm beyond motivated to figure out my time management. I really do believe I can do it all - just maybe not all at once. Mondays have historically been my "Better Me Days" - meaning, I put forth just a little effort to get better at one thing in my life. It could be something small, like clean up the kitchen before bed, or put my makeup away in the morning -- OR it might just be something a bit more significant such as begin taking those necessary steps to find Balance. Yep, with a big capital B.
So here I am. Writing. And you know what, I feel much better already.
Balance.
Simple in sound. Difficult in theory. I am quite determined to figure you out.
Share with Me: Do you have time management tricks? How do you fit it ALL in? - OR - If not balance, what's on your "Better Me Day" checklist?
Until then ---
Keep it Clean My Friends.
Mrs. Skinny Fat
P.S. Tomorrow's post is all about my love affair with the gym. See, I told you a lot has changed!
And to think I "knew you when"... :-) Sounds like you're on a great path Tonya, remembering to keep it in balance!
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