This 12 Days of changes has been quite fun. Forcing me each day to think of one thing I would do different from the day before. I'm planning that 2012 will be the year for taking control of my own happiness. I can't change people, I can only change myself.
Ending 2011 with figuring out how I do that has been an enjoyable challenge. 12 Days of finding my best me. I know it sounds corny, but If I can't change from something I learned the day before, then I didn't learn anything at all!
I hear the saying all the time that people aren't perfect. And while that is super true, I feel that we each have it in us to do better. And if we don't at least try, then saying we aren't perfect becomes an excuse instead of a motivator.
I'll choose the Motivator! So here is where I stand with the last 8 days of this challenge:
Recap of the last 8 days:
- No Coffee For A Day - This one only lasted a DAY (but hey I met the challenge right?)
- Fire Safety - This one is ongoing. I still need to find a place to put second fire extinguisher & think more about document storage
- Exercise - This is still a struggle because of less day light. But that day of getting out made me want to do more. So tomorrow I'll be going for another run. And hopefully several days a week going forward.
- Crafting - Challenging myself to easy crafting, was so much fun, that I made a few more cards. Including a Birthday Card for Hubby. I hope this trend continues.
- Being responsible for my own Moods - This one is really great. Day 5 Helped me to rethink who makes me happy. The fact is - Its Me!! I can make myself happy or make myself gloomy. The moods of others should not affect my own. Period!! And I have since found that to be useful the past couple of days.
- Being Conscious of my words - Woah! This one is hard. I'm not talking about being mean with my words or anything, just watching what I say and remembering that silence can be better sometimes. (yes really really really hard for me) <no comment mother>
- Not arguing with the child - This one came in quite handy today actually. Having that reminder by doing this challenge was a great help. Amazing how often they try to push your buttons. Even the best of children.
- Reusable Bags - My plan was to immediately put the bags in the car. But I went to sleep instead. I MUST do this before heading to the store tomorrow.
And now for #9:
SLEEP.... my Change for today, will be trying for a full 8hrs of sleep! CAN SHE DO IT???