Win: My goal was 10,000 steps today. I reached 10,045 so far.
Win: I drank 60 oz. of water today so far (vast improvement so I'm counting it as a win.)
Win: Logged all of my food today.
Win: Day 4 streak of learning Español (Plus! I learned how to make that squiggly mark above my "n" on my cell.)
Win: I spent about 30 minutes taking some time to nourish myself spiritually, emotionally and mentally.
Win: Gained new awareness.
Win: Did my best at work today.
Win: Spent time with my daughter.
Win: My son did the dishes. (Okay, he shares this win with me but in my house - it's definitely a win!)
Win: Did all of my laundry. Clean clothes!
Now for my "learning curves" which are still technically "wins" as long as I apply what I learned:
- over-ate
That's a lot of wins now that I'm looking at it. I think the difference between last week and this week is prayer and accountability.
And...
When I hold myself accountable, I tend to make better choices most of the time. When I make better choices, I feel better and am more productive, happier and confident.
Last week I prayed for help to find hope. I wasn't in a good space. Here's the baby steps I took in order, based upon the answers to my prayers:
Asked for help (prayer)
Scriptures
Journaling
Uplifting music
Inspirational book
Gratitude awareness
Meditation
Self-help apps
New skill (Spanish)
Better habits
There were lots of tears, hugs and "I love yous" sprinkled in-between each of those steps and they were equally beneficial. It wasn't a steady, straight line either. At times, I felt like I was in a deep pit and couldn't get out. Sometimes I gave in to feelings of depression, grief and anxiety. Some days I was a hot mess and I took my mess to God each time. Each time I found mercy, grace, forgiveness, hope, faith, comfort (not always right away but eventually) and a mega dose of perfect, pure love.
Grief, depression, anxiety...they can be difficult to handle. Ask for help. All of those steps can be traced back to conversations with God. I know he loves me and I know he loves you. ❤
#WithGodAllThingsArePossible
#AnsweredPrayers
#HearHim
Win: I drank 60 oz. of water today so far (vast improvement so I'm counting it as a win.)
Win: Logged all of my food today.
Win: Day 4 streak of learning Español (Plus! I learned how to make that squiggly mark above my "n" on my cell.)
Win: I spent about 30 minutes taking some time to nourish myself spiritually, emotionally and mentally.
Win: Gained new awareness.
Win: Did my best at work today.
Win: Spent time with my daughter.
Win: My son did the dishes. (Okay, he shares this win with me but in my house - it's definitely a win!)
Win: Did all of my laundry. Clean clothes!
Now for my "learning curves" which are still technically "wins" as long as I apply what I learned:
- over-ate
That's a lot of wins now that I'm looking at it. I think the difference between last week and this week is prayer and accountability.
And...
When I hold myself accountable, I tend to make better choices most of the time. When I make better choices, I feel better and am more productive, happier and confident.
Last week I prayed for help to find hope. I wasn't in a good space. Here's the baby steps I took in order, based upon the answers to my prayers:
Asked for help (prayer)
Scriptures
Journaling
Uplifting music
Inspirational book
Gratitude awareness
Meditation
Self-help apps
New skill (Spanish)
Better habits
There were lots of tears, hugs and "I love yous" sprinkled in-between each of those steps and they were equally beneficial. It wasn't a steady, straight line either. At times, I felt like I was in a deep pit and couldn't get out. Sometimes I gave in to feelings of depression, grief and anxiety. Some days I was a hot mess and I took my mess to God each time. Each time I found mercy, grace, forgiveness, hope, faith, comfort (not always right away but eventually) and a mega dose of perfect, pure love.
Grief, depression, anxiety...they can be difficult to handle. Ask for help. All of those steps can be traced back to conversations with God. I know he loves me and I know he loves you. ❤
#WithGodAllThingsArePossible
#AnsweredPrayers
#HearHim
Win: My goal was 10,000 steps today. I reached 10,045 so far.
Win: I drank 60 oz. of water today so far (vast improvement so I'm counting it as a win.)
Win: Logged all of my food today.
Win: Day 4 streak of learning Español (Plus! I learned how to make that squiggly mark above my "n" on my cell.)
Win: I spent about 30 minutes taking some time to nourish myself spiritually, emotionally and mentally.
Win: Gained new awareness.
Win: Did my best at work today.
Win: Spent time with my daughter.
Win: My son did the dishes. (Okay, he shares this win with me but in my house - it's definitely a win!)
Win: Did all of my laundry. Clean clothes!
Now for my "learning curves" which are still technically "wins" as long as I apply what I learned:
- over-ate
That's a lot of wins now that I'm looking at it. I think the difference between last week and this week is prayer and accountability.
And...
When I hold myself accountable, I tend to make better choices most of the time. When I make better choices, I feel better and am more productive, happier and confident.
Last week I prayed for help to find hope. I wasn't in a good space. Here's the baby steps I took in order, based upon the answers to my prayers:
Asked for help (prayer)
Scriptures
Journaling
Uplifting music
Inspirational book
Gratitude awareness
Meditation
Self-help apps
New skill (Spanish)
Better habits
There were lots of tears, hugs and "I love yous" sprinkled in-between each of those steps and they were equally beneficial. It wasn't a steady, straight line either. At times, I felt like I was in a deep pit and couldn't get out. Sometimes I gave in to feelings of depression, grief and anxiety. Some days I was a hot mess and I took my mess to God each time. Each time I found mercy, grace, forgiveness, hope, faith, comfort (not always right away but eventually) and a mega dose of perfect, pure love.
Grief, depression, anxiety...they can be difficult to handle. Ask for help. All of those steps can be traced back to conversations with God. I know he loves me and I know he loves you. ❤
#WithGodAllThingsArePossible
#AnsweredPrayers
#HearHim
