My 2008 started off with a "who-hoo", wadda'bout you?
We were fast asleep before midnight, but I didn't mind. I've come to terms with the fact that I'm not really that into "New Years" and I'm totally okay with it. In fact, I was up bright and early today for a 90 minute spinning class. See, I'm already doing good with my one obligatory resolution!
As I had mentioned before, I hadn't planned on making any huge resolutions this year. I like to think of my life as being in a constant state of improvement and planned to continue in that direction.
Then, I was feeling so feakin' great climbing all of those imaginary hills that I was supposed to be envisioning (and 90 minutes is a REALLY long time to hang out on a stationary bike) that I started wondering why I didn't make time for this before... Why am I always so "busy"?
Well, there's the perpetual housework, our "ten-parties-in-two-weeks" social life, my sick need to host every baby shower or major family function (and host it well), and run every group I belong to... and so forth.
It came down to this... I NEED TO LET IT GO!
As I was spinning away, I came up with a few more resolutions. I realized that the housework wouldn't be so monstrous if we hosted fewer parties or bought less stuff in 2008. (In fact, that would even help my other goal of staying within our household budget for once... hmmm...) Most of the mess around here is dust and clutter. Get rid of the clutter, get rid of the mess and dust. Brilliant!
I was really sad about not hosting as many parties. I love hosting parties... and, dare I say, am quite the rock star at it too, but realistically, at this point in our lives, we don't have time for polishing silver, stuffing deviled eggs, and digging wax out of candle holders when there's a toddler begging us to play at the train table with him. In the long run, playing with trains is probably more important anyhow.
I also plan to do less for other people. Yes, you read that correctly. Do less for others. I find that I do a lot of pointless things in the interest of pleasing others... Of course, I'm taking about doing the things that aren't from the heart and end up making me feel put upon and stressed.
Things like offering to host a cheesy "Southern Living at Home" party at my house, because one of the playgroup mommies saw the spring catalog on my coffee table and said she's love to go to one of those. Of course, I got the catalog at another party my neighbor threw earlier in the week. She would get a discount on anything she buys if I had my own party... Next thing I know, I'm booking something on the 22nd that I'm dreading all so two people can spend more money.
While I was on that bike this morning, it occurred to me that I didn't even like any of the stuff they were selling in the catalog and since I'll be doing with less, I decided to just cancel the party. Eureka!
Isn't one of the benefits of regular exercise clearer thinking? Well, the proof of that is right here!
In 2008, I will focus on things that are real-- spending quality time with our REAL friends, getting REAL results in terms of my fitness, and all the things that REALly matter.
Happy New Year!
We were fast asleep before midnight, but I didn't mind. I've come to terms with the fact that I'm not really that into "New Years" and I'm totally okay with it. In fact, I was up bright and early today for a 90 minute spinning class. See, I'm already doing good with my one obligatory resolution!
As I had mentioned before, I hadn't planned on making any huge resolutions this year. I like to think of my life as being in a constant state of improvement and planned to continue in that direction.
Then, I was feeling so feakin' great climbing all of those imaginary hills that I was supposed to be envisioning (and 90 minutes is a REALLY long time to hang out on a stationary bike) that I started wondering why I didn't make time for this before... Why am I always so "busy"?
Well, there's the perpetual housework, our "ten-parties-in-two-weeks" social life, my sick need to host every baby shower or major family function (and host it well), and run every group I belong to... and so forth.
It came down to this... I NEED TO LET IT GO!
As I was spinning away, I came up with a few more resolutions. I realized that the housework wouldn't be so monstrous if we hosted fewer parties or bought less stuff in 2008. (In fact, that would even help my other goal of staying within our household budget for once... hmmm...) Most of the mess around here is dust and clutter. Get rid of the clutter, get rid of the mess and dust. Brilliant!
I was really sad about not hosting as many parties. I love hosting parties... and, dare I say, am quite the rock star at it too, but realistically, at this point in our lives, we don't have time for polishing silver, stuffing deviled eggs, and digging wax out of candle holders when there's a toddler begging us to play at the train table with him. In the long run, playing with trains is probably more important anyhow.
I also plan to do less for other people. Yes, you read that correctly. Do less for others. I find that I do a lot of pointless things in the interest of pleasing others... Of course, I'm taking about doing the things that aren't from the heart and end up making me feel put upon and stressed.
Things like offering to host a cheesy "Southern Living at Home" party at my house, because one of the playgroup mommies saw the spring catalog on my coffee table and said she's love to go to one of those. Of course, I got the catalog at another party my neighbor threw earlier in the week. She would get a discount on anything she buys if I had my own party... Next thing I know, I'm booking something on the 22nd that I'm dreading all so two people can spend more money.
While I was on that bike this morning, it occurred to me that I didn't even like any of the stuff they were selling in the catalog and since I'll be doing with less, I decided to just cancel the party. Eureka!
Isn't one of the benefits of regular exercise clearer thinking? Well, the proof of that is right here!
In 2008, I will focus on things that are real-- spending quality time with our REAL friends, getting REAL results in terms of my fitness, and all the things that REALly matter.
Happy New Year!
12 comments:
Amen Sista! I think America can change the world if we just consumed less crap...Way to work it out on the bike btw!
That sounds fantastic!! Good for you. (both the spinning and the resolutions!)
Hydes
What a wonderful resolution! Learning to say 'No' when you are a bonafide 'Yes' woman is an admirable goal. Great job on the bike as well - I once took a spin class taught by a woman who was so mean that my only motivation for continuing to ride was the sincere hope that my stationary bike would somehow become un-stationary and that I could pile drive her into the back wall of the gym.
Asleep by 10 here too.
happy new year!! ;)
We were actually up past mid-night, but that was probably because there was a boyfriend over. We're in that stage of life.
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Wow. Good for you! And I think you just inspired me to host less parties too. Because I tend to get crazy and stressed about a week leading up to each hosting event.
Just found you blog today. Good stuff!
Great resolutions! I'm impressed you made it through a 90 minute spin class! Go, you.
Doing less for others is an especially good one- I feel the exact same way you do about it. I suppose I'll add that to my own list...
Happy New Year.
WOW! certainly seems as if you are well on your way. sounds like motivation has hit you right in the hiney! :) rock on!
Great resolution! Less people pleasing! Let's all make that one!
found you on Zen Mom's page...and I have to say, having parties at my house MAKES me clean in ways that I SHOULD be cleaning all the time. LOL
Great resolution! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas GHD and that you do have a happy, healthy new year.
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