Needing to get back on track

Life does seem to get in the way, doesn’t it? This quarter has done me in. I am perfectly content that I have no classes slated for the summer or fall quarters. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been stressed, depressed, sleepless, gained 10 pounds, and haven’t exercised. My To-Do lists are monumental and not completed. My brain is full, and it’s time for a break. It’s time for a clean start.

 

Usually, with these types of life changes, I’m good for a few weeks, and then I return to my usual behavior. I really need to stick with it this time. If I make it public here, then I am accountable to all of you who read this. If I slack off and return to my lazy, procrastinating ways, I will feel the guilt because I made a promise to myself and to all of you.

 

This is what I wish to accomplish:

 

• Lose the 10 pounds
• Starbucks’ Frappuccino drinks become a treat on the weekend (only if I stick with my weekly plan- a weekend reward) 
• Cut back on the fast food (meaning I have to cook more at home)
• Work on one house project and one crafty project every week
• (Though end of quarter) Grade assignments in a timely manner
• Stop playing Mafia Wars/excessive checking Facebook
• Make sure my sink is clean every night before going to bed

 

This is quite a bit to change at once. The experts say you are destined to fail if you change too much at once. I’ve learned from the past that will relapse if I change one or change twenty aspects in my life- the quantity doesn’t make a difference. I’m going to have to start planning ahead. I’m going to have to fake it till I make it. I think my family will thank me if I can do all of these things. If I can, then maybe I can add a few more (like writing that book I’ve been meaning to for the past eight years, or getting a social life).