Tuesday, January 15, 2013

A strange surge of happiness



When I first announced to myself that I wanted to start the amazing quest, something occurred in me.  A strange surge of happiness is the best way to put it. I think it has something to do with the fact that I am actively trying to make myself a better person.  And when you put yourself out there and announce to the world that you want to be a better person, a funny thing happens- you start to feel like a better person
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So becoming “amazing”  is a never ending battle, but I guess the first step is the hardest to take.  For those who are wondering, here is an update on how I am doing on the resolutions that I started yesterday:
            I did make it to the gym yesterday and spent 20 minutes dying on a stair master machine.  It is going to be a bit of time before I can make it the full thirty minutes, but I am getting there.  Today (meaning Monday) , however, I was forced to skip.  I grossly under estimated my homework load today and didn’t have time to go to the gym.  I know it is just an excuse, but I am allowed two rest days a week so I guess I should take one. 
            On other news, I did sign up for the color run this February in Jacksonville, Florida.  for more information click here: http://thecolorrun.com/ I am far away from completing a 5k, so this month’s exercise routine will be mostly dedicated to completing that. ( do prefer cardio anyway)

            I did eat five fruits/ vegetables both today and yesterday.  It is actually a lot harder than I thought it would be.  Who knew I had so little fruit in my diet?
            Finally, the procrastination has decreased.  I restarted a tried and true productivity technique.  I call my five big rocks.  This technique basically requires that the night before I write the five most important things I need to do for the day on a small post-it and place it in my agenda.  I most do nothing on that note and do not need to do anything more.  Even though it might seem like you are not doing enough.  (I mean, we all seem incredibly busy, right?) but five things a day, done consistently, adds up  to a lot. Anyway, here is a picture of my "big rock" list:

            Alright, see you all on Thursday!

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