So it's a new year. Wow, I feel like that one really flew. 2014 was another year of changes. This time more for me personally. The biggest adjustment was a job change. Leaving something that I really enjoyed and loved the group I worked with, to take a chance on a much less stressful career. To tell you I don't miss my old job would be a complete lie. I miss the challenge and the fast pace and my team immensely. However, one thing I do not miss is the stress. The constant feeling of dropping balls all over the place. The feeling of doing too much and doing nothing well. The short remarks made to my loved ones. The just trying to keep my head above water feeling.
Tim's job is time consuming, but he freaking rocks it! He is an awesome coach and so great with the kids. He is doing his dream job. Well, I think golfing everyday and taking naps would be more his dream job, but that doesn't pay the bills. With his job being so time consuming, it just doesn't make sense for me to have the same type of job. I want to be able to support his career and be at every game possible. I mean I do have the cutest cheerleaders in tow. So, what's not to love? Making my job change has allowed me to attend nearly all of his games, which I really enjoy. And right now going into what would have been my busy season, I am not plagued with the idea of not getting to go.
As 2014 was closing out I felt like I kind of had it together. I felt like I kept more balls in the air and I was able to stay on top of things during the holidays. I still was crazy busy with basketball season, Christmas plays, and all of the holiday fun, but I wasn't worried about not being in town because of work or arranging someone to pick up my kids at the last minute. Work is definitely a during the day activity and does not follow me home. Heck, I never check my work email once I leave the office now.
While, I like this swing of the pendulum right now, I know I will need it to swing back and forth as the months and years pass by. I am one who likes change, so I am hoping for some busy and exciting time in my work life in the future. My boss just asked me what I would like to learn. I am thankful I get to have a job where I could even re-invent myself if I want. I am not stuck as the tax person.
Wow, so all of that blah blah to talk about my 2015 goal. I was nervous to even put it in print. I have even had it as a goal before, and obviously not accomplished it. My goal for 2015 is to finally lose the baby weight and learn how to maintain a healthy, balanced life. We are 99% sure we are done with having children, so let's just get this "losing the weight" thing over with! Basically in 2015 I am focusing on ME. Towards the end of 2014 I started weightlifting. I really enjoyed it. Throughout the Christmas break I started to get more serious and researched it more and more. I have gone to fitness classes for years, not consistently though. Throughout December I worked up to 3-4 early morning workouts a week. In January I have moved that up to 5-6 days a week, with some extra lunch workouts thrown in for good measure. Since I have a lunch break I have decided to use it. Monday/Wednesday errands/grocery store, Tuesday/Thursday- Workout, and Friday- Errands or lunch with a friend. I am trying out a new diet, which is always my down fall. It is basically eating healthy and watching my portions.
Also, with losing my baby weight I want to focus on balancing other things in my life. Tim and I need to go back to the once a month dates. In 2014 we were absolutely horrible with this. We were too busy, or so we claimed, to take a night for ourselves. Well, we just need to do this otherwise, we might choke each other. ;) (Side note: Any babysitting volunteers?!?!?!)
Over the past few months I have struck a great balance with my kiddos. I am trying my hardest to get all my errands done during lunch breaks. I have moved laundry to super early in the morning or a load here and there during the week. I do meal planning during my days, while at work. I just keep running to do notes on my phone to jot down grocery store needs, meal plans, really anything that comes to my head. Doing these things during the week, I am able to have more time on the weekends. We love our "stay home" days as Addy calls them. I am so excited to see them when I get home in the evening, not completely exhausted from work and over stressing. I have been able to enjoy evenings and weekends. I will still stay completely busy during the evening and weekend that is just the person I am. I can't sit still. During a lazy Sunday I will usually choose to organize something over taking a nap. I know I am a weirdo.
So this is the year I am going to rock. I will learn how to get and stay healthy. I am continuing to learn how to balance home and work life. I am learning how to be most efficient at those pesky domestic chores, laundry, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and the like. I feel like this is my year to figure out how to be the best me possible. Let's hope in March, June or September these excited feelings haven't changed.
Wait, wait, I didn't even address how I did last year. Faith was my goal for last year. I would say I excelled in some areas like trusting God in an big life change, but need to continue to work in others. I made a big work change. I became confident in my mothering skills. I think 2014 was a good jumping board into 2015!
P.S. Rereading this post I realize it jumps all over the place. Just a little glimpse into my mind. You're welcome! Haha
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