Music has always played an integral role in my life. I can’t remember any time in my life without a song attached to it. I may not be able to remember the name of all the songs or the artist, but the music is there.
Music is the language of the soul – it can change the course of your day with just one beat or note.
Give it a go in your own life. It’s so worth it!
I know I’m late with this post and technically it is Day 5 of the Challenge.
My Dad was visiting and we had a very unofficial Thanksgiving dinner with him tonight. The kids had a blast and my day was spent away from the computer (but not my phone).
I cannot tell you how much I LOVE this challenge. Back in June, I started to do 20 minutes of yoga immediately after waking. It was so invigorating that I stopped drinking coffee. My body grew stronger, my balance improved, and I was able to interact with my family in a more energetic way for the rest of the day. I was also walking almost a mile and a half. Then I was doing 40 minutes of Pilates during the kid’s nap time too. For the first time in my life, I was loving the way I felt and looked.
In July, my oldest daughter got sick, I had a toothache, and and and…. etc…. excuses excuses. I got out of the habit and stopped doing my morning yoga. Wanna know what happened? I got grumpy, stopped playing with my kids as much and went back to drinking coffee and soda. I gained weight (nearly 5 lbs in 43 days) as well.
This past week, I started back to my yoga routine. For one day. This next week though? Yoga. EVERY day. Next week? Yoga and walking. The next week? Yoga, walking, and Pilates. The next week? Yoga, walking, Pilates, and Wii in the evenings. For me. Because I deserve to feel and look good. FOR ME.
Join me! Take care of your body!
I am horrible at organization, often citing motherhood as an excuse. Making a To-do list is on my to-do list of things I need to do. And yes, that makes my head hurt too.
At the end of a long day, the last thing I want to think about is what I need to get done the following day. All I want to do is melt into my couch and become one with it as the TV blares my favorite shows.
Lately I have been struggling with feeling as if I’ve accomplished anything in a single day as most days I am lucky if I have managed to complete a single thought without interruption from one of my children, the dogs, or my husband. As mothers we are so very often pulled in every direction and do not stop to give ourselves time we need.
In addition to today’s challenge, I am throwing my own out there. One of the things I want you to be able to put on your “Did do” list tonight is ‘took time for myself.’ It does not matter what you do – it could be a cup of coffee, tea, reading a book, staring at nature, short 5 minute nap at your desk or while your child naps, a walk… something, anything. But today? Be SURE to put ‘time for ME’ on your Did do list. Then share your Did do list over at the Living Self-Care Challenge page. Let’s get stuff done AND take care of ourselves today!
I know I will!
"Autumn Mountains" by mellowrapp @flickr
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
~John Muir~
