Too Much?

Did you spend too much?
Did you eat too much?
Did you try to do too much?

Now that Christmas is over, it’s normal to feel a little bummed by the lack of routine and balance that has crept up on us. And that can make us feel just plain SAD. But! Turn that frown upside down; this is the perfect opportunity to engage is some lifestyle design and create a whole new routine and set of habits that will breathe new color into your life!

No, I am not talking about Resolution Delusion here…

Think for a moment about the good things you want to invite into your life. Go ahead, take out a sheet of paper and actually write them down. Yes, please don’t short cut this process…write down those goals!

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Are you stuck? Having a difficult time thinking of the positive changes you want to initiate?
Consider for a moment things you would never hear people say:

“My food choices and meals are too healthy.”
“I am entirely too organized.”
“I am too disciplined when it comes to money management.”
“I am just too fit.”
“My home is too clean and well managed.”
“I have too much time in my day/week/month.”
“I am treating my friends and family just too well.”
“My life has too much joy.”

Sounds crazy, right? Who on earth would/could ever say these things?!
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Now, make your plan.

Trying to tackle all of the things on your list at once will only overwhelm, and thwart any real movement toward positive change, so just try to improve in one of the categories. Whichever goal you choose to address first is up to you, just know that there are simple, incremental steps that you can take in each of these arenas that, when combined, will yield you big dividends in the change department!

So, the first step in real, effectual change is to identify which area(s) you want to improve. What are you desperate to have more of in your life? A trimmer waistline? A bit more disposable income? More time and serenity in your day? More full relationships with others?

Please give this some serious thought – the goal(s) you select will determine the next steps you will take. They will steer you, guide you and motivate (or not) you. You are not going to “marry” them, per se, but as with any big decision governing the course of your life, they do deserve your very best attention and consideration!

Since this blog post is approaching 500 words already, I’ll chop it up into several “installments” over the coming weeks. If you have ideas on a catchy name for the series, or comments on where you’d like to see the series go, please share! The next installment will address “How to make a goal your own.”

This blog originally published on the Army Wife Network's Loving a Soldier Blog.