I woke up this morning feeling, well BLAH! No particular reason, just BLAH.
I didn't go to church...again...and didn't even get dressed until after 11:00am. Work was overwhelming last week and this morning, I was already thinking about how I don't want to go to work tomorrow. My negative thoughts were really starting to put a damper on the day. Not a good sign.
Around 1:30 or so, I decided to take Jake for a walk. I used to walk the dog just about everyday but it's just been crazy cold here and I'm a whimp. I put a scarf around my neck (already had my sweats on), and off we went. We walked and walked and walked. I started to sweat (or is it glow). The sun was out and it felt so good to be out among the living. I've kept myself cooped up inside for far to long.
Got home...did some laundry, swept and mopped the house, went through some paperwork, got some "good mail" ready to take to the post office on Tuesday. Just basically got my act together. I try not to do work work on Sundays but that walk energized me.
Why don't I just DO things as I should and not procrastinate so much? I've always been a person who accomplishes ALOT and gets things done...so what's happening to me in my old age? Reflecting on the day, I've come to the conclusion that there are some things I need to work on:
1) Exercise regularly because I'm always so pleased with myself afterwards
2) Get out more...which means "DO" more
3) Remember how my self talk can either bring me down or lift my spirits up
4) Act on my intentions. I have the best of intentions but don't always follow through with them
5) Remember how good it feels to get things accomplished and how bad I feel when I feel that I've wasted away my time
There are many more reminders I could and should add to this list, but this gives me a good goal for this upcoming week. I'll keep you posted.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
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How ironic that I am looking forward to Monday like never before. The school district was out this week and I had children home with bad weather.
I am like you, I often talk myself right out of something, or right into the right groove.
Obviously, it is all in my mind... in the dark, dark recesses, of my mind.
Anything will be better than today as staying in bed all day is too depressing for me. You are right, we are not spring chickens anymore... but I am not ready for the the Senior Citizen bus to pull up and take me to Wal Mart for the day.
blog jumping from Natasha and wanted to comment - I get SO mad at myself when I procrastinate. But I do. Why do I do it? And like you sometimes I mentally try to talk myself into things - sometimes my positive side wins out but sometimes the negative side scores a victory. Oh well - here's to a new week of trying!
P.S. Love your orange tree. I just love to see my daffodils come up in the spring I can't imagine fruit in the backyard!
I am sorry you woke up in a blah mood. I have dyas like that too. Thye for sure are not my best days. Good for you for getting out there, and walking Jake. Sometime getting out, and fresh air are the best things for us.
I just read your previous post. I love all of the blue in your home. Your decorating taste is so pretty. My favorite color right now is red. I do decorate with it thru out the house. :)
I hate feeling blah and have got a bit of that going on today. I usually find that going to church helps me out when I feel that way.
It's great you went for a walk, that's definitely energizing. I should go do that now, but I'm leaning towards reading in the cozy on my bed. Oh dear.
Thanks for the good mail you sent me! I got it yesterday and was so pleased.
I feel your pain. I have been sick for weeks it seems and the cough just keeps on coming.
I am trying to push past it and get some work done. I have tons of orders to work on and need to get motivated!!
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