Beginning is easy, Continuing is Hard

That is a Japanese Proverb and it is oh, so true. For me, at times, even the Beginning is hard.

I told my husband this morning that this week will be a week of working on new habits and re-starting habits that fell by the wayside over the year. I’ll determine what works, what I like, and what I don’t and carry that in to the new year.

Some of those habits include:

• Reading my daily bible plan entry in the Bible app
• Writing a morning journal entry from the Ordinary and Happy website
• Morning time management. I don’t have to get to the office at 9am, but I like to because then I can focus on organizational tasks instead of routine tasks
• Schedule at least one day off each week
• When we get a text for a bike ride – do it! Even if it’s a Monday (payroll can be done up until 8pm EST)
• Plan breakfast, lunch, and my workout the night before
• Wind down for the night after dinner so when the 9pm alarm goes off to take my magnesium pill, I’m ready to head upstairs. I love time to read in bed!

Is that too much? There at times, especially at night when I’m watching a show, I’m like an obstinate child. the alarm goes off, I turn it off, continue watching, and forget to take my pill altogether!

Wish my luck and we’ll see what sticks!