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chemgal18. This is the fifth update for those keeping track. Here are the others if you're interested in checking them out: January, February, March & April. Here is the prompt for those who may have missed the first post:
What are 11 things your life doesn't need in 2011?
How will you go about eliminating them?
How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?
Things still in progress: 1) 35 pounds, 2) excess stuff, 4)money stress, 5)stress, 6) second guessing decisions, 7) procrastination, 8)loneliness and 11)lack of traveling.
Completed or no longer applicable items: 3) a house(n/a), 9)single discontent and 10)over-analyzing work situations
Faithful readers will remember that last month, I was less than thrilled to start my write-up but during the process realized how much progress had been made during the month. I've also eliminated a few other items that were not on the original list but merit mention: dandelions in my lawn. Yep, armed with a dandelion weeder, I can accomplish anything!
While the "scale number" is not budging very fast, I feel better about my mental progress on my weight-loss journey. Some days are better than others but I am trying to make the "best" choices. i.e. fruit over chocolate. To help with the stress reduction, I'm returning to my monthly massage that I've been neglecting for quite a while. I had forgotten how much better I feel afterward AND it straightened out some of the morning back pain.
In terms of excess stuff, the local organization that picks stuff up did not call this month and I've been busy sorting stuff out. The donation boxes in the basement are filling up and hopefully they will call soon! No new travel plans, although I have two trips planned for July. One to CA to see a friend & the other to Oregon for my grandpa's 90(!!!) birthday party. That should be a lot of fun. I'm hoping to spend some time traveling around Oregon visiting other friends & family too.
I feel less stressed about money. The new paycheck is just enough bigger to help me feel better about my current financial situation. It has not changed my desire to pay off my debt as fast as possible. It is more of an attitude shift within myself in terms of saying "no" right now so I can say "yes" later. Read somewhere about the idea of "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" and I'm trying to work that into my life.
As far as second guessing my decisions and procrastination go, there does not seem to be much progress. I did realize that I procrastinate when I'm unsure of how to do something or of the best way to get something done. Unfortunately, this is a problem at work especially since I'm working in unfamiliar territory in a new department. :-(
A wise friend challenged me on the idea of loneliness this weekend. I can't remember the exact words, but it was the idea that God is there in my loneliness. It came with a subtle challenge to seek him first during the lonely times instead of seeking out human interaction. As I've been pondering this idea, I've come to the realization that loneliness might not be a bad thing after all. I'm going to consider this thought during June and may decide it is complete.
3 comments:
Great ponderings Anna!
I was struck the other day by your discipline in eating just salad with a table full of pasta in front of you so you're most certainly excelling in that area, way better than me! :)
Thanks for your honesty and willingness to share what's not always easy. I will most certainly be praying for you.
Love, Keisha
And you're not the only one who struggles with loneliness. I get it, I really do. I could be in a room full of people and still feel lonely. Your friend is right, God is there in our loneliness and as in the story of Hagar, he is the "God who sees me."
Keisha - thanks!
And I'm really not very disciplined in my eating. Some days are much easier or harder than others. It is also about making choices: pasta or bread; fruit or a cookie; frozen yogurt or chocolate. :-)
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