I've decided to focus on Vitality during September. It's the first thing that Gretchen Rubin worked on in her book. It just makes sense. School is starting, which means PTA is ramping up and keeping me more than busy. I will also be working (as a substitute) as much as possible this year. Obviously if I am going to be finding any joy, I need to be feeling good and taking care of myself.
So here is the plan for the month:
Go to sleep earlier:
- Be in bed by 10:30
- Shut the TV off by 11:00
- Get up earlier if necessary
Get daily exercise:
- The dogs need a daily walk
- Zumba 2x a week
- Try P90X with Derik
Act more energetic:
- You will feel the way you act
- Fake it until you feel it
- Enthusiasm helps
- Start the morning with music
Toss, Restore, Organize:
- Toss out or donate anything unused or not needed
- Junk attracts more junk
- Use the 'One Minute Rule'
- Everything needs a place
- Do an evening tidy up
- Deal with mental clutter on to do lists
The plan is if I can do these things daily, by the end of the month I should be feeling better both physically and mentally. If I am feeling better, I should be finding more joy. Or at least complaining less about feeling tired.
Wish me joy!
- Be in bed by 10:30
- Shut the TV off by 11:00
- Get up earlier if necessary
Get daily exercise:
- The dogs need a daily walk
- Zumba 2x a week
- Try P90X with Derik
Act more energetic:
- You will feel the way you act
- Fake it until you feel it
- Enthusiasm helps
- Start the morning with music
Toss, Restore, Organize:
- Toss out or donate anything unused or not needed
- Junk attracts more junk
- Use the 'One Minute Rule'
- Everything needs a place
- Do an evening tidy up
- Deal with mental clutter on to do lists
The plan is if I can do these things daily, by the end of the month I should be feeling better both physically and mentally. If I am feeling better, I should be finding more joy. Or at least complaining less about feeling tired.
Wish me joy!
