Find Your Balance

09/09/2017

Where is your hustle?

06/23/2017

Do you meditate? I never have but at a conference I attended 2 sessions that talked a lot about brain function, stress, and meditation. I decided to try it and am amazed how just a short time each day can make such a difference.

I am using the Headspace app. What do you use?

06/20/2017

Never stop learning.

06/03/2017

This is one of my favorites!

06/02/2017

What a great message and reminder!

05/31/2017

05/29/2017

Thank you!

Taking off his hat as a show of respect, Trace was full of emotion as he sang about our fallen heroes...

05/26/2017

I say this all the time but I love my air fryer. Used it tonight to make pork schnitzel. My family's favorite. Saved me time and everyone loved that it was less greasy. Tasted just as yummy.

05/23/2017

As the school year is winding down and our lives shift to summer craziness...here are some great tips from Ruth Soukup. She is the founder of www.livingwellspendingless.com. I love her tips and tools.

And so if you, like me, have felt like things are spinning out of control and you are needing to regroup, here’s a quick checklist to help us all get back on track:

• IDENTIFY THE TORNADOES. Take 15-20 minutes to make a list of all the activities, commitments, & to-do items that are on your plate right—all those “tornadoes” (as my husband calls them) that are spinning around in your head and causing stress. Set the timer for this activity, and don’t just make the list in your head—actually take the time to write down every single thing that is taking up space in your brain right now.

• GET BRUTALLY HONEST. Once you have everything written down, be honest with yourself—what is on that list that you can get rid of right now, either by delegating it to someone else or giving it up completely? This may mean needing to make a few hard phone calls or to write a few apologetic emails, but the reality is that if you are overcommitted, you would probably end up letting those people down anyway, and it is better to be honest and upfront before disaster strikes.

• PRIORITIZE YOUR TIME. Now, with the items that are left on your list, rank each activity in order of importance. Remember—not everything can be equally important! Each item MUST have a number—there can be no ties. Once you’ve determined the order, re-write your list in order of priority.

• DO THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS FIRST. The reality is that you may not get to everything, but if you start with the thing that matters most and actually get it done, you will be much better off than if you try to tackle everything all at once and end up spinning in circles.

• PRACTICE SELF CARE. When we are feeling busy and stressed, it is hard to make time for ourselves, but that’s usually when we need it most. Take a long walk or a bath, meet a friend for coffee or a glass of wine, curl up with a good book or a favorite show on Netflix, practice yoga or meditation or whatever else will help you feel calm and rested. A little self-care goes a long way, and will leave you much better equipped to tackle all those things on your to-do list.

• GIVE GRACE. This goes for yourself and for anyone who may have added to your stress this week. You can’t do it all. Neither can anyone else. Mistakes happen. Life is not a sprint, it is a marathon, and your persistence will pay off. Keep moving forward, even if it means doing just a little at a time, and don’t let yourself fixate on the things that have gone wrong. Tomorrow is another day.

05/23/2017

I love nights where all activities are cancelled because of rain. Workout done and 10 minutes in the air fryer and we have family dinner.

05/22/2017

Menu planned and groceries ordered for wal-mart pick up. What are you having this week?

Monday-Softball 6:00
Sandwiches/salads
Tuesday-Music Lessons, Band Meeting
Air fryer flat iron steak
Steamed vegis
Wednesday-Softball 6:00
Chicken on the grill
Brussel sprouts
Thursday-Golf 5:00
Tacos
Friday-
Air fryer schnitzel
Oven potatoes

05/22/2017

Do you have self-discipline? I start strong and then taper off a week or two into my work out routine. I saw this today and made me think of my routines.

"This program on self-discipline shows you how to develop the courage, character and determination you need to succeed in anything you attempt. It can change your life!" -- Brian Tracy, New York Times bestselling author of Eat That Frog