Routine

Grandpa Sidney's watch

So remember in September when I wrote about craving routine and hating transition times and how I was feeling etc. Well I've been making some lifestyle changes and all of a sudden I'm creating my own routine and it feels good but I'm also creating routine by adding things into my day like daily workouts, wedding planning, and more blogging {oh yeah and more hours at work, yay!}. I was craving routine and change so badly which was weird because I was also complaining about transitioning. Jeff and I are still in somewhat of a transition since we aren't in our own place yet, and might not be for a bit since we want to continue to save money. But we forced ourselves into a routine {I've always been one to make up rules and boundaries for myself, even when I was young} and I've started my own things and we are continuing to figure out what works for us as a couple and as individuals.

Things I am doing different:
+working out. I joined a group at the YMCA and I've been doing weights m/w/f and running t/t
+changed my attitude about working out, enjoying it more instead of hating it
+no sugary drinks during the week, only 1, maybe 2 on the weekend
+eating more vegetables, trying to make more healthy smoothies
+eating at home more often
+washing my face every day and moisturizing twice a day {I swear it's helping my wintry dry skin}
+weekly date nights with Jeff
+cleaning out my closet
+adding in more social media for my blog and applying for more opportunities

But now I'm tired. Change is hard work! Don't get me wrong, I am really enjoying all of these changes and I can already feel they are a positive in my life. {And I know a lot of people already do all of these things in their regular routine, I'm just talking about physical changes!} But for me, a lot of those things are adding, not just changing. My day is more full and I am sleeping better since I am more active, but I'm also getting up much earlier to make sure I can get most of these things done. I'm learning to streamline some things and trying to still balance in some fun enjoyable things. I feel good and I am making these changes so I can prove to myself that I can do it. I've spent a fair amount of time wishing I was different in some ways and now is my time to actually make some changes. Also, I wanted to start making some changes and then talk about them as opposed to sharing all of my goals and then feeling like I failed if I wasn't doing well. So even though I'm tired and getting used to finding a new balance, it's what's best for me and I'm doing it because I want to.