Day 31 - It's All Up To You

Here it is, the last post of my 31 day journey. (still can't believe I actually blogged for 31 days straight!!)

What I've learned along the way is.....there is no wrong way, no right way, no two people find balance in the same way! Do we ever truly find balance...I'm not sure. We just keep going! As long as we keep trying, and giving it our all we are bound to make it through!

To my friend Luz who invited me to join her on this journey, we've never met in person, but I love her like she lives next door to me and I've known her forever!! (someday we will meet, I'm sure of it!!). Thanks for the journey my friend!! Much Love!!

xoxo

Day 30 - So Tell Me......

Only one day left of this 31 day journey....tell me what's the most important thing for you when trying to balance it all??

xoxo

Day 29 - Life Is A Balancing Act

Isn't that the truth??

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Day 28 - Care For Your Body

Having a high energy level is a trait held by many highly successful people. No matter what your present level of energy, you can increase it by following these steps: Eat. Don't skip meals. Your physical and mental energy depend upon nourishment. Irregular eating patterns can cause a frayed temper, depression, lack of creativity and a nervous stomach.Exercise. Over and over again, highly successful people mention the benefit of exercise routines. . The benefits of exercise are mental, emotional, physical and spiritual. If you are healthier and have more stamina, you can work better and longer.

I've left this topic as one of my last posts, well....because, this is something I suck at!!!! I believe everything that is stated above, I just don't do it!! I have NO EXCUSES!! I always say, I'll start tomorrow and of course tomorrow comes and goes. Hoping that I will get on with taking care of my body!

xoxo

Day 27 - Re-Do Your To Do List

A to-do list is a day, time and life management tool. Regrettably a to-do list can take over your life and manage you instead. If you find that you cannot make a decision or be spontaneous even on your off days, if you can barely breathe without checking your to-do list, it is time to take back control.

Weed out the tasks on your list that are unrealistic, counter-productive and keeping you from spending quality time with your family, your friends, your hobbies and yourself. If you feel you must, schedule “Be spontaneous” or “Forget the to-do list” on your to-do list and do just that.

I've had to ditch my to do lists!! I get stressed when I don't get everything on it done, so I just quit making them!!

Do you make lists?? Do you get it all done??

xoxo

Day 26 - If You Fall, Get Back Up

This is so important....Perservere!!!! Don't call it a failed attempt and give up, when the next try at something may lead to success. Maybe it won't lead to success today...maybe it will be next week, maybe next month, maybe next year, and maybe it will take a lifetime.

Life comes moment to moment, so we must be here now, giving our full attention!

A life of balance means living in the present and meeting ourselves where we are at this moment.

Don't give up!!!

xoxo

Day 25 - Love Yourself

When you completely respect the person you are, and when you are true to your inner word, balance will be a normal part of your entire life.

You must be true to yourself and love who you are "today." You are the person you are, and regardless of what others may tell you or what you may think others think about you, up until this very moment, you have defined exactly who you are. Good, bad or indifferent, you are the person you are and you should love that person deeply. It doesn't mean you have to stay this way; it just means you recognize the "you" you really are and that you are in harmony with who that person is right now. This is a huge step towards finding inner balance.

Couldn't have said it better myself!! You have to love you!!! Sure we will always have things we want to change about ourselves, but no matter what "you have to love yourself". I always say "you either like me or you don't, but this is me, and I like me....take it or leave it"

Go do what you do and LOVE YOU!

xoxo

Day 24 - Get Enough Rest

Do you notice how your day is soooo much better when you've had a good nights rest? You get more done and you are in a better mood.

I am notoriuous for not getting enough sleep! I crawled in bed way early for me last night, didn't even watch Monday Night Football (that is just not me)!! I was just plain tired!

They say at least 8 hours a night, well I got that and more last night!! It happens about once a month where I finally give in, and it just feels good!!!

Here's to getting 8 hours each night!!!

xoxo

(another late post....stay tuned for another later today)

Day 23 - Keep Moving

Day 22 - Do Nothing

Sometimes you just have to say....***k it!!! Today was one of those days!!! We had Lil's last day of cheer, then we came home and have done a whole lot of nothing!!! The house needs to be picked up, Lil's mess from the day needs to picked up...but ya know what?? I'm really ok with it waiting till tomorrow!!!!

Sometimes it good to just have "do nothing" days!!

xoxo

Day 21 - Practice Makes Perfect

It's late....well it's really early!!!

Today was all about practicing balance. Work, our favorite band Wayland...then tomorrow our last day of cheer, and i'm sure a nap will fit into there too!!

So I've given you a video of the band we saw tonight!! Be sure to check them out....Great Music.....Great Guys!!!

xoxo

(oops on the late part, could not get my video on here. Be back later for today's post!!)

Day 20 - Establish a Support System

Be willing to ask for help AND receive it. Enlist family, friends, neighbors, professionals and others to help you as needed.

I hope you are all as lucky as I am with this one! I have an amazing family and friends and I know that I am never alone...if I need help, it's there. I wish the same for all of you!!

xoxo

Day 19 - Don't Work Yourself To Death

You've got to set some boundries when it comes to your work life!

Set certain days and times that are only for you or for your family. Instead of causing you to fall behind, you will probably work more efficiently during the rest of the week.

xoxo

Day 18 - Keep walking..

This is how I feel sometimes....just keep walking that line, keep trying to find my balance!!

Keep walking...keep walking...just keep walking!!!

xoxo

Day 17 - Don't Take On Too Much

It is hard for many of us to delegate responsibility to others. Whether it is at work or in the home, we become victims of the “I’ll just do it myself” mentality. The result is that we spend too much time focusing on certain aspects of our lives while neglecting others. We quickly forget that everything is a trade-off. Learn to delegate to co-workers, family members and your spouse. Return the favor for them to achieve an even greater balance.

Delegate, Delegate, Delegate!!! I FOR SURE have the "I'll just do it myself" mentality!! Nobody does it the right way but me! Who am I kidding...!!! Seriously, I always load the dishwasher, well, cause I'm the only one in this house that does it right. Really Lori?? What makes my way better?? I have no idea, I just have to get over those things!! Oh lord, the dishwasher is just a start on what I could go on about, but I think I'll ONLY go there!! LOL

Of course that is just a little thing...but I always take on too much. I have to learn to say no once in awhile!!

Are you a victim of the "I'll just do it myself" mentality??

xoxo

Day 16 - Be Nice To Others

Plain and simple.............Be Nice To Others!!

Being nice and being kind to others has the "pay it forward" effect that not only makes you feel good but quite possibly improves the world around you!

I try to instill in my daughter and all of the kiddos that I take care of:

Do unto others.....treat people the way you want to be treated!

xoxo

Day 15 - Be Positive

Be positive, Stay positive!!!

Positive upbeat people tend to have a clearer point of view and generally speaking get more of what they want out of life....including proper balance.

This is a HUGE thing for me...I believe in staying positive...it's the one thing in this journey to Finding Balance that I can say...I've Got This!!!

Is your glass half full or half empty??

Happy Saturday!!

xoxo

Day 14 - Slow Down

Slow Down

Life is too short, so don't let things pass you by! Take time to stop and enjoy the things and people around you. Schedule more time between meetings; don't make plans for every evening or weekend, and find some ways to distance yourself from the things that are causing you the most stress.

Happy Friday!!!

xoxo

Day 13 - No Regrets

The things in the past are just that....the past. We can't change these things, they are over and done...you have to move on and hopefully you learned something from it all!! Living with regret throws everything off Balance, we can't be overcome with the should've, the could've or the would've.

Life in the present and enjoy each moment as it happens!!

xoxo

Day 12 - Almost forgot...

Looks like I'll have two posts today...oops!!!

Be back later today!!

xoxo