Feel Better, but How?

How many of us make goals, yet lack the plan to make these goals come to fruition? As a mom of four, my goal is often to eat healthier, get more sleep, take more time for myself, or exercise more, but how to do that with a full-time job and four active kids? I think success happens when goals are broken down, and then plans are made!

Make a plan, get the right tools to make it happen, and keep it realistic!

If my goal is to work out more, what would need to happen. First, I need to find time in my day to make this possible. Perhaps 20 minutes before the kids get up, on lunch break, or when they go to bed at night. Next, what would make it more enjoyable? How about cute outfits, or a fun water bottle to motivate me? Sure, why not? If I struggle with joint pain when exercising, making sure I have the appropriate supports to exercise. If you have weak ankles like me, getting ankle support socks may do the trick. Fit it in your schedule, make it fun, and keep it safe.

Let's say my plan is to eat healthier. There are food delivery services or meal delivery services that cater to certain dietary restrictions. We have tried them in the past and LOVED them. These meal services not only provided the recipes, but also all the ingredients needed to make the meal. They allowed us to select the serving size too. We could get a meal for 2 or 4 people or even larger I believe.  For others who don't enjoy cooking, perhaps they prep meals on the weekend and have ready to go healthy meals all week long. One day of agony in the kitchen, for a full week of easy healthy meals ready to go. It could look different for everyone. So goal made, and plan made to make this happen.

Let's say I want to take more time for myself. Perhaps this means putting the kids to bed 15 minutes earlier, or waking them up 15 minutes later in the morning. For some it may mean allowing the kids to watch an extra show so mommy can drink her tea or coffee while it's still hot (I love my heated mug, which makes this possible!), or read a good book. For those of you with childcare options, maybe hiring a sitter once a week so you and a friend can go out and unload all the weights you carry as a parent or as an adult. No one said adulting is easy, right? Sometimes you just need a mental break. For some it may mean putting on a good reality show and just zoning out to someone else's drama. Make a plan so the goal can be achieved.

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