Hey everybody,
Looks like we're all slackers except for Mom and Heidi for the most part. :D
Anyways, I hope everyone is prouder of themselves for their progress this year than I am of mine. :) Even though I say that, I really think this blog has helped keep the goals at the forefront of my mind more than any other year. Thanks ladies!
Well, I have a ton I can improve on but here's what I want to focus on:
1. Daily prayers
2. Making a schedule for the day and sticking to it!
3. Eating healthier
4. Some kind of "hour of power" with 20 minutes each of motivation, exercise, and relaxation (http://ezinearticles.com/?Daily-Hour-of-Power&id=2440295)
So there's my quick check in.
Love you all and miss you!
Tiff
Sunday, August 30, 2009
September is almost here!
Hello All,
It's hard to believe that it will soon be time to choose 2010 goals!
As for my progress:
The plus stuff:
I took Trisha and McKinley out to choose birthday gifts. Fun.
I am still doing very good at "no sugar" (although I do fudge on drinks and if sugar is in bread or something.) I just wish I had lost weight or been free of headaches.
I am thankful to report that I have 1 or 2 speaking engagements for the next few months and I've combined with others in my efforts.
Trisha gave me a photo shoot! So fun!
I am learning songs for care center programs
The tough stuff:
I still struggle with co-dependent issues. I still seem to want to solve the world's problems.
My books are not selling very well. sad.
Body challenges like TMJ, headaches etc. I see a physical therapist this week who specializes in TMJ.
-- I just wanted to check in.
Love,
mom/friend/etc.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Heidi - weak 33
Oh... was that supposed to be WEEK 33? My bad (not really).
I try, but I sometimes feel like I just can't break free from the fatigue & lack of motivation some days. I am grateful, though, for the blessings I do have. I need to not complain and to cherish all I have.
With that said, here's some updates:
PROGRESS:
-Media. I have tried harder to listen to and watch inspirational media. We had oodles of other stuff to watch last night, but we watched the Christian movie "Facing the Giants." wow. It was REALLY good! I went to bed feeling hopeful about Jason's job situation, loved by my Savior, and peaceful. I could have watched a different movie and went to bed with COMPLETELY different emotions. There is SO MUCH good media out there! I love to find it!
-Journal. I have been doing SO MUCH better with this & I totally notice a difference. I used to write every day when I was younger, so every couple days has helped me to analyze my feelings better and just clean out the emotions that clog up my life.
-Food Storage. We organized it & I'm starting to use it more. Slowly, granted, but still using it.
-Birthday Books. I sent McKinley's 12x12 pages last week to be printed. I'm going to send the 4x6 soon as well. I think I'll be able to have it ready by her birthday. I hope it turns out cute! I have put a lot of time into it!
-Date nights. June & July we hardly ever went out, but thanks to mom, we have gone out a couple times this month & it's been really nice. We both get stressed with Jason's job situation, so it's nice to go out & try to just enjoy each other, focus on each other, and focus on our blessings.
-Budget. This isn't on my goals list, but I have to write it down because it's something I personally have been working hard on. We went to a cash budget & I'll admit it's been difficult at times not wanting to pick this or that up or have a little indulgence, but we have been blessed & I was almost right on last month with our budget - even with our camping vacation! So - I hope to do the same for this month - especially in entertainment & groceries.
NEEDS PROGRESS:
-Serve others more cheerfully. I need to be more thoughtful about others & put myself in their shoes and serve and truly love more.
-Love note from God. I don't know why I have been slacking in this. It's not like God has slacked on giving me blessings & miracles. I need to WRITE THEM DOWN!
-On the computer no more than an hour a day. I have been better in the mornings. I don't look at it till I get my morning things done. It's the afternoon when I just don't have a good enough plan or something & find myself wasting precious time. Lord, help me to do better!
-Word of Wisdom. I need to get to bed by 10:30pm so I can get up by 6:30 or 7am. I need to EXERCISE MORE! I need to stop eating so much junk & start choosing better foods.
-FlyLady. My house is not really a pretty sight right now. I have a lot of work to do tomorrow to catch up. I am pretty good about the laundry, but it's the clutter (especially in the basement - and that seems to migrate into the upstairs) that gets me down. I need to do better about constantly picking up and having the girls pick up stuff, too. I'm thinking about instituting the "gunny bag." We'll see.
I try, but I sometimes feel like I just can't break free from the fatigue & lack of motivation some days. I am grateful, though, for the blessings I do have. I need to not complain and to cherish all I have.
With that said, here's some updates:
PROGRESS:
-Media. I have tried harder to listen to and watch inspirational media. We had oodles of other stuff to watch last night, but we watched the Christian movie "Facing the Giants." wow. It was REALLY good! I went to bed feeling hopeful about Jason's job situation, loved by my Savior, and peaceful. I could have watched a different movie and went to bed with COMPLETELY different emotions. There is SO MUCH good media out there! I love to find it!
-Journal. I have been doing SO MUCH better with this & I totally notice a difference. I used to write every day when I was younger, so every couple days has helped me to analyze my feelings better and just clean out the emotions that clog up my life.
-Food Storage. We organized it & I'm starting to use it more. Slowly, granted, but still using it.
-Birthday Books. I sent McKinley's 12x12 pages last week to be printed. I'm going to send the 4x6 soon as well. I think I'll be able to have it ready by her birthday. I hope it turns out cute! I have put a lot of time into it!
-Date nights. June & July we hardly ever went out, but thanks to mom, we have gone out a couple times this month & it's been really nice. We both get stressed with Jason's job situation, so it's nice to go out & try to just enjoy each other, focus on each other, and focus on our blessings.
-Budget. This isn't on my goals list, but I have to write it down because it's something I personally have been working hard on. We went to a cash budget & I'll admit it's been difficult at times not wanting to pick this or that up or have a little indulgence, but we have been blessed & I was almost right on last month with our budget - even with our camping vacation! So - I hope to do the same for this month - especially in entertainment & groceries.
NEEDS PROGRESS:
-Serve others more cheerfully. I need to be more thoughtful about others & put myself in their shoes and serve and truly love more.
-Love note from God. I don't know why I have been slacking in this. It's not like God has slacked on giving me blessings & miracles. I need to WRITE THEM DOWN!
-On the computer no more than an hour a day. I have been better in the mornings. I don't look at it till I get my morning things done. It's the afternoon when I just don't have a good enough plan or something & find myself wasting precious time. Lord, help me to do better!
-Word of Wisdom. I need to get to bed by 10:30pm so I can get up by 6:30 or 7am. I need to EXERCISE MORE! I need to stop eating so much junk & start choosing better foods.
-FlyLady. My house is not really a pretty sight right now. I have a lot of work to do tomorrow to catch up. I am pretty good about the laundry, but it's the clutter (especially in the basement - and that seems to migrate into the upstairs) that gets me down. I need to do better about constantly picking up and having the girls pick up stuff, too. I'm thinking about instituting the "gunny bag." We'll see.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Return and Resport
Hello Ya All!
As to my goals-- I have created planner pages with them and I try to check off my progress before I write in my mini journal (my small journal with main events through the day. Example: - Joseph called. He got hurt when he tried to get keys from the roof... Family for dinner. 22 people. FHE by Mom & Trisha...)
Anyway, my goals are as follows:
Drinking water - needs improvement
Keeping pressure activities to 3-34 per week - doing good
Exercise 4 times per week - good
physical thereapy - 5=good
Loving moments with family - mostly good
No Sugar - excellent
serving someone everyday - good mostly
deep breathing - mostly good
As to my goals-- I have created planner pages with them and I try to check off my progress before I write in my mini journal (my small journal with main events through the day. Example: - Joseph called. He got hurt when he tried to get keys from the roof... Family for dinner. 22 people. FHE by Mom & Trisha...)
Anyway, my goals are as follows:
Drinking water - needs improvement
Keeping pressure activities to 3-34 per week - doing good
Exercise 4 times per week - good
physical thereapy - 5=good
Loving moments with family - mostly good
No Sugar - excellent
serving someone everyday - good mostly
deep breathing - mostly good
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Goals...
Yikes! Been over a month now. Sorry! July was pretty much non-stop crazy-busy. Apparently that was the case for everyone, since we didn't have one July post ! August does have quite a few things going on as well for us, but hopefully by Sept, I will be regular on this blog again. How is everyone else doing? Would love to hear from ya!
Here's my complete update:
TOP 5 GOALS FOR 2009:
1. To be able to see myself and others as Jesus sees us.
I am still working on this, but I've kind of shifted to more of a goal to put my Savior first in my life (that means in my day as well - get up early), and that in turn helps me to see others and myself as Jesus sees us.
2. To serve others more often and more cheerfully.
I think I am progressing, but still have a long way to go. I still have a bad attitude about helping sometimes, and even though it feels justified, I know it's not Christlike. I need to really try harder at putting myself in others' shoes and trying to see things from their perspective.
3. STOP attacking my face, arms, and legs by popping zits.
I think I've been better overall - especially when I am better about waking up early for my personal study. I think I still need a change of heart, though, where I take care of my skin and body because I LOVE IT and I want to cherish it, not because it's a duty or a chore.
4. Media: Avoid media with swearing, sex, or violence.
We watched Terminator yesterday. When I think back to it, it doesn't seem that BAD, but when did I stop FOCUSING on bringing inspiration instead of just avoiding the bad? So...I need to do better. Period.
"B" GOALS (important, but not top 5):
1. Prayerfully attend the temple no less than 10 times.
We went last week and did initiatory. It was really great.
2. Stay out of debt and Pay tithing and generous fast offering every month.
We have been current on this.
3. Write in my journal once a week (doesn't include blogging)
I wasn't so great in July, but in the past week or so I've written like 3 times. I miss writing every night. I sure am able to capture more of my thoughts and feelings and analyze when I get into ruts or frustrations.
4. 1 anniversary vacation, 3 family vacations (includes camping), 1 "lovers get-away", and 1 "girls only" getaway!
DONE: Anniversary, girls only, and 1 camping family vacation
5.When fasting, start the night before (5pm Sat-5pm Sun)
I tried harder today to really make this day more meaningful. Even though I can't fast, I can choose "less appealing" food - making other kinds of sacrifices. Trying harder to focus on my Savior.
6.Write at least one "love note" from God every night.
I have TRULY seen love notes from God this week - I think I captured most of them - from protecting my children to protecting my grandma, to protecting our home.
7. Get our food storage and 72 hour kids up to par.
We even organized it 2 weekends ago. It looks so much better & I hope to use it more!
8. Appreciate my loved ones more.
Last night I really took the time to realize how much I love my children. I need to show my appreciation for them more.
9. On the computer no more than 1 hr a day (except newsletter/slideshow days)
I have decided that I cannot access the internet at all until my morning things are done, including laundry, cleaning, and helping McKinley with her morning things. That's usually around 10:30 or 11. Then I can check it oncce. Then, I should be able to check it again in the afternoon.
10. Keep Word of Wisdom: Bed by 10:30pm, eat fruits and veggies and each meal and for snacks, exercise 4x a week.
Bed:Not great, but definitely trying harder, so I can get up earlier.
Eating: It's been sporatic. I have tried to eat more fruits and veggies, but we've been on such a tight budget. I still need to try harder, though, and just generally eat less.
Exercise: I have been walking more at night with my neighbors, which has been nice, and I have also done more prenatal yoga, but I need do more calorie-burning exercises!
"C" GOALS (work on these, but not at the expense of A or B)
1. Stop being so sarcastic.
Again, when I truly am in tune with the spirit, I'm not sarcastic, so I need to focus on that.
2. Meal plan for each week.
The past 2 weeks, I have had $50 to spend on groceries each week. That doesn't give way for tons of meal plannning, but it's a NEW MONTH and I hope to plan some great, healthy, inexpensive meals. If anyone has suggestions, send them my way!
4. Bear my testimony 6 times.
I did in july...
5. Plant a garden.
Looks like it's not going to happen this year.
6. Put up a picture of the temple, the prophet and Jesus in our rooms.
DONE, DONE, DONE.
7. Keep up with the FLY lady - keep our home ready for visitors and keep the routine
Jason is helping more, so that helps me. I just need to do more of the deep cleaning now.
8. Make Birthday Books for the girls
Ireland's is all done except for June. I REALLY need to work on McKinley's this week. I have March-July that I need to do! Aaaah! I need to send the pics to the printer this week!
9. Transfer all camcorder tapes to DVD
I am lost on this now, but I need to help mom this week & would like to start getting caught up.
10. Date night w/ sweetie 3x a month
We did go out to dinner & a movie last night, which was SO nice because we haven't been in like 2 months!
FAMILY GOALS:
1. FHE once a week
Yes, McKinley was in charge & wanted to talk about rainbows, so we talked about all the blessings we've been given, and that God gave us rainbows to remind us that He won't ever flood the earth again.
2. Scriptures/conference/inspirational songs during breakfast
We've actually been reading out of our special big Book of Mormon before we go to the table & then listening to inspirational music while we eat. It's been good.
3. Stay out of debt
Yes - It seems hard sometimes to stay that way, but we sure have been blessed and I am more convinced than ever that it is God's will that we stay out of debt.
4. Move to a small town
Sigh... praying and focusing on a miracle that we will get there. It might not be this year, though.
5. Be on time to church every week.
The past few weeks have been really good getting there on time. We were almost 15 minutes early today!
Here's my complete update:
TOP 5 GOALS FOR 2009:
1. To be able to see myself and others as Jesus sees us.
I am still working on this, but I've kind of shifted to more of a goal to put my Savior first in my life (that means in my day as well - get up early), and that in turn helps me to see others and myself as Jesus sees us.
2. To serve others more often and more cheerfully.
I think I am progressing, but still have a long way to go. I still have a bad attitude about helping sometimes, and even though it feels justified, I know it's not Christlike. I need to really try harder at putting myself in others' shoes and trying to see things from their perspective.
3. STOP attacking my face, arms, and legs by popping zits.
I think I've been better overall - especially when I am better about waking up early for my personal study. I think I still need a change of heart, though, where I take care of my skin and body because I LOVE IT and I want to cherish it, not because it's a duty or a chore.
4. Media: Avoid media with swearing, sex, or violence.
We watched Terminator yesterday. When I think back to it, it doesn't seem that BAD, but when did I stop FOCUSING on bringing inspiration instead of just avoiding the bad? So...I need to do better. Period.
"B" GOALS (important, but not top 5):
1. Prayerfully attend the temple no less than 10 times.
We went last week and did initiatory. It was really great.
2. Stay out of debt and Pay tithing and generous fast offering every month.
We have been current on this.
3. Write in my journal once a week (doesn't include blogging)
I wasn't so great in July, but in the past week or so I've written like 3 times. I miss writing every night. I sure am able to capture more of my thoughts and feelings and analyze when I get into ruts or frustrations.
4. 1 anniversary vacation, 3 family vacations (includes camping), 1 "lovers get-away", and 1 "girls only" getaway!
DONE: Anniversary, girls only, and 1 camping family vacation
5.When fasting, start the night before (5pm Sat-5pm Sun)
I tried harder today to really make this day more meaningful. Even though I can't fast, I can choose "less appealing" food - making other kinds of sacrifices. Trying harder to focus on my Savior.
6.Write at least one "love note" from God every night.
I have TRULY seen love notes from God this week - I think I captured most of them - from protecting my children to protecting my grandma, to protecting our home.
7. Get our food storage and 72 hour kids up to par.
We even organized it 2 weekends ago. It looks so much better & I hope to use it more!
8. Appreciate my loved ones more.
Last night I really took the time to realize how much I love my children. I need to show my appreciation for them more.
9. On the computer no more than 1 hr a day (except newsletter/slideshow days)
I have decided that I cannot access the internet at all until my morning things are done, including laundry, cleaning, and helping McKinley with her morning things. That's usually around 10:30 or 11. Then I can check it oncce. Then, I should be able to check it again in the afternoon.
10. Keep Word of Wisdom: Bed by 10:30pm, eat fruits and veggies and each meal and for snacks, exercise 4x a week.
Bed:Not great, but definitely trying harder, so I can get up earlier.
Eating: It's been sporatic. I have tried to eat more fruits and veggies, but we've been on such a tight budget. I still need to try harder, though, and just generally eat less.
Exercise: I have been walking more at night with my neighbors, which has been nice, and I have also done more prenatal yoga, but I need do more calorie-burning exercises!
"C" GOALS (work on these, but not at the expense of A or B)
1. Stop being so sarcastic.
Again, when I truly am in tune with the spirit, I'm not sarcastic, so I need to focus on that.
2. Meal plan for each week.
The past 2 weeks, I have had $50 to spend on groceries each week. That doesn't give way for tons of meal plannning, but it's a NEW MONTH and I hope to plan some great, healthy, inexpensive meals. If anyone has suggestions, send them my way!
4. Bear my testimony 6 times.
I did in july...
5. Plant a garden.
Looks like it's not going to happen this year.
6. Put up a picture of the temple, the prophet and Jesus in our rooms.
DONE, DONE, DONE.
7. Keep up with the FLY lady - keep our home ready for visitors and keep the routine
Jason is helping more, so that helps me. I just need to do more of the deep cleaning now.
8. Make Birthday Books for the girls
Ireland's is all done except for June. I REALLY need to work on McKinley's this week. I have March-July that I need to do! Aaaah! I need to send the pics to the printer this week!
9. Transfer all camcorder tapes to DVD
I am lost on this now, but I need to help mom this week & would like to start getting caught up.
10. Date night w/ sweetie 3x a month
We did go out to dinner & a movie last night, which was SO nice because we haven't been in like 2 months!
FAMILY GOALS:
1. FHE once a week
Yes, McKinley was in charge & wanted to talk about rainbows, so we talked about all the blessings we've been given, and that God gave us rainbows to remind us that He won't ever flood the earth again.
2. Scriptures/conference/inspirational songs during breakfast
We've actually been reading out of our special big Book of Mormon before we go to the table & then listening to inspirational music while we eat. It's been good.
3. Stay out of debt
Yes - It seems hard sometimes to stay that way, but we sure have been blessed and I am more convinced than ever that it is God's will that we stay out of debt.
4. Move to a small town
Sigh... praying and focusing on a miracle that we will get there. It might not be this year, though.
5. Be on time to church every week.
The past few weeks have been really good getting there on time. We were almost 15 minutes early today!
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