Budding

[mustardseed]

V. Thank you. I haven't revised my goals in a while--and I think that might be part of why I am lost right now. Last year this time I was focused on finding a job, building a new home, and providing stability for the kids during an unstable time. Now I feel like I am just going without knowing where I am headed.

Ok so what do I want to achieve for me?

BODY:I want to feel good in my body again--this means I need to start moving more. I focus a lot on what I eat and don't eat but I noticed the biggest change between now and a year ago is I am not making a point to work out as much. I walk every day, but I think I need to do a little more.

I also need to cut out some vices--or at least cut down on them and keep track of when I enjoy them.

Family: enjoy their company and my role as head of household. To take the reins now that things have stabilized a bit. No more kid gloves. My kids are very good kids, sweet although the teenage attitude is starting to peak through, but I have been trying too hard to make things perfect. I think I really need to stop and just let things be real.

Work: Right now I am happy with what I am doing but I think I might start looking for something full time for next year. So I need to make sure all of my papers and resume are updated. I also am not happy with my schedule but I already started working on that and hopefully I will have a better arrangement in November.

Fins: I have to rein it in big time. Stick to my budget and trim the fat where I can. This means saying no--no to the kids--no to myself--no when I am tempted by outings that I have not budgeted for.

I need to start establishing routines again. I am good with it when I have the kids, but when I don't I fly by the seat of my pants. I am not good a sticking to plans which is fine, but sticking to a routine might help me not feel so lost when I am alone. I am always ready to just drop everything when a better option comes along or when someone needs something. With a routine I will be able to better prioritize and plan for things instead.

Social: I always thought of myself as an introvert because I'm shy and don't like being the center of attention, but I definitely do better and feel better when I am around people than when I am alone. That makes me a shy extrovert I guess. I like being around a lot of people, but I tend to break