Feeling Fearless

You know what I used to do…

Wake up early to work out. 

When I did this before work, I always had a healthier day. I made better choices when snacking or cooking. I had more energy. And basically just felt better all around!

I have been having a few issues with doing this lately.

1. They closed our gym at my apartment complex. This makes it a little less convenient because I can't just go up the stairs for a quick workout. I have to drive to the gym and make sure I have all my shower stuff and work clothes. 

2. Getting up at 5:30 a.m. is hard. I don't think I have to explain that one further.

3. The yoga classes that I am loving right now are at night! 

Here is what I am going to do this week. Work out before work every day this week. Monday through Friday. On Monday and Thursday, the nights of the yoga classes I love, I am going to do a light gym workout in the morning.

Monday :: morning Arm Workout // evening Vinyasa Yoga

Tuesday :: morning Cardio and Legs 

Wesnesday :: morning Rhythm and Flow Yoga

Thursday ::  morning Arm Workout // evening Vinyasa Yoga

Friday :: morning Vinyasa Yoga

I am also a over halfway done with my previous challenge. It's going well! I think I am most impressed that I haven't forgotten to write in my positive/gratitude journal. I'm not sure if it is something I will keep up after this but it is nice to let go of negative energy before I go to sleep. Keeping my phone away from my bed has definitely helped me fall asleep quicker and easier, which is great!

Let's hope I can wake up tomorrow morning…

 

 

 

It's about Progress, not Perfection

I am all about this title. It's about progress. What are you doing to reach your goals? 

I set up 3 very ambitious goals for this challenge. I really hope no one expected me to quit cold turkey! But I promise I am trying and I think its helping.

1. I have been keeping my phone in the corner of my room, away from my bed every night. 

The Benefit :: Gets me up in the morning (no snooze) and it' is off my mind for about 30 minutes before I actually fall asleep.

The Problem :: I do not have an alarm clock so when I wake up in the middle of the night, I check my phone, which is the main reason I wanted it away from my bed. 

The Solution :: Actually use my alarm clock… WHAT. Or I could keep my phone in the bathroom and then the light would already be on when I check my phone so it wouldn't be as blinding to my eyes…

I'll keep you posted…

2. Do not watch Netflix in bed. I am not going to lie about this one but I am about 50/50. 

The Benefit :: Not having the lights from the computer will make it easier to sleep (and make it a better sleep).

The Problem :: I am really enjoying watching Friends and The Office before I fall asleep. Sometimes, I think it makes falling asleep much easier, which probably is not true AT ALL.

The Solution :: I need to get into a habit of not taking my computer into my room. I think this weekend will be good for that. I am going to Florida for a short weekend and I do not plan to take my computer which completely eliminates the option of watching Netflix in bed. 

3. Writing at least 3 things in my "positivity/gratitude journal" every night before bed. 

The Benefit :: Sheds a positive light on the day and eliminates negative energy before bed. 

The Problem :: What problem? This has been fairly easy to remember to do, however, sometimes three things is hard to think of. And I know most people write things like family or friends (which I am 100% grateful for) but I really trying to make my lists very specific to each day. 

The Solution :: Do more things that make me happy.

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