I am happy to report I am able to check off all of my goals for the day. I got up at 6, exercised, only ate when hungry (I ate crap, but hey I ONLY DID IT WHEN HUNGRY which means no emotional eating!)I only had one soda and I'm about to head to bed here in a minute.
I just have one goal I'm thinking about tweaking and here's why...between homeschooling, my calling (& Ian's calling and him working longer hours lately) and just keeping up house and attending scouts etc. I'm feeling so stressed ALL THE TIME. I can't seem to get enough done in a day. Earlier today I had the thought that maybe I just need to start staying up late and trying to function on 6-7 hours sleep, but deep down I know that's not the answer. I'll always be grumpy and I won't be as productive during the daytime hours.
SO - I'm thinking maybe I'll try changing my schedule for a week and see how that goes and if maybe I'll get more done. It keeps me up later, but I get more quiet time. The trick is making sure I get things done at night since it's so tempting to just curl up on the couch at the end of the day. But here's what my new schedule would look like, tell me what you think-
7:00 am - wake up eat something, work out at 8:00 after I drop Morgan off at school. Normally I don't like exercising while kids are awake, but I think I can handle it if it since it is just for 1/2 hour. Then spend the morning doing things like phone calls, doctor appointments, library, errands, mail etc.
12:30-4:00 pm - school work
Then after putting the kids to bed at 8:00 I would stay up until 11:00 giving myself three hours to get things done. 1 hour to read scriptures, blog, read books "me time". Then 1 hour to work on my calling. And 1 hour to work on housework or prepping kids school work with out interruptions.
It will keep me up later, but maybe I'll get more done with kids sleeping. I just have to make myself do it, since usually I'm tired at night. I'm going to give that schedule a go starting tomorrow, I think. The most important thing is that I get 8 hours sleep right?
I can't believe I just rambled all of this to you, like you actually care about my life in that much detail. Oh well, I'm not erasing it now. And sometimes it's good to think out loud. Okay really enough rambling. AHHH.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox - Deb
Looks good! 8 hours of sleep is great, and you've scheduled time for you, your calling, and such. You can do it!!! Way to check off all your goals today, you are off to a great start!
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First of all, Deb, I care deeply about your life and YOU! I can totally relate to being so tired at night that you just want to sit and veg. I think it's a good idea to mix it up and if it doesn't work for you, then you can try to mix it up again. The definition of mother just happens to be "sleep-deprived." You are a busy gal, but I have no doubt that you will get to a place where you feel productive.
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