Old Habits

Here I am yet again, weeks (months?) going by without a post. Typically, I'm the kind of person to beat myself up over the many, many dumb little things I do or don't do day in and out. Like not posting on my blog for months. Staying up too late reading others blogs when I should be sleeping. Not making the most of EVERY minute in EVERY day. And so on, and so forth. I feel guilty for doing anything fun, enjoying myself, or taking the luxury of being lazy and relaxing for a moment. So, with the fall I say, let's throw those old leaves off and start anew. Here is a list I made of ways I (and you) can earn points to show you are moving in the right direction. I think it may help increase your/my confidence and boost your/my self esteem.

1) If you got up today- then give yourself a point.

2) If you got dressed before, say, 10 am, another point.

3) If you showered 2 bonus points. (You know me and hygiene.)

4) Anytime I feed anyone-points. Feeding myself, the kids, the fish- all great things. I deserve to be recognized for that.

5)Any simple mundane household task- all worth points. ( Making my bed. Loading the dishwasher. Picking up a piece of garbage and throwing it away instead of stepping over it and waiting for the kids to come home and do it. All very noteworthy accomplishments.)

6)Keep track of all the comments I wanted to say but didn't. A fantastic feat.--5 points

7)Taking a break from "work" to play with the kids.--3 points

8) Looking in the mirror before going out--2 points

9) Listening to some music--point. Why not?

10) Smiling-- point. Absolutely!

11)Getting the kids (and me) where we need to be--2 points. No need to be on time, who are we kidding, just getting there is an accomplishment in and of itself.

12)Doing something on your to-do list, even if it is half-assed.--5 points. Seriously, the fact that you did it really is more than enough. Day late and a dollar short- I don't care. I'm just happy if I complete a task.

13) Stopping a project in the middle and saving it for later rather than pressing through when really tired. 5 points.

5 points to me, right now because I am going to bed with this post unfinished. I am that awesome! Enjoy your own awesomeness right now for all the great things you did today.