I know I missed posting last week...last week was intense. Last week was about new life, a reckoning of the things that are important and self preservation. I know.... big week. Last week on Friday I became a nana!! I have been gifted with the most beautiful grandson in the world...absolutely...the most beautiful baby boy born ever...and so last weekend was about him.
Last week I was so busy at work that I thought I would actually have some kind of a breakdown... I worked my workday, my evenings, my weekends and it is all around crappy is what I have to say...and it's not letting up. So appropriately my fifth change was identifying the most important things. What really matters to me... and focus on doing only those things that will help me realize my list. Identify your essentials, cut out all the rest. Don't make the list long because you will lose your focus. Wanna know my essentials?
~ financial freedom - because independence and control of your life starts with that
~ a healthy lifestyle - because I don't think I have that drilled down yet and it matters
~ a peaceful mind - because nowadays I can't sleep and I am way too stressed
Change 6 was mindful eating. I rarely eat junk but I will confess I failed that change this week. Fortunately this is a change you can practice your entire life. I love how Leo goes about it: choose one meal a day and focus on mindful eating on that one meal for a week. So take breakfast for example, make it healthy, think about what you are eating and how you can improve the nutrition, don't eat fast, enjoy your food. Expand from there.
Have a great weekend!
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Congrats on a wonderful addition to your family!! Clearly one of the best moments of your life. :) Keep your chin up and don't let work drag you down. Easier said than done I know. :)
Con-gra-tu-la-tions!!!
Being grand mother is a wonderful thing in our lives :))))
Nanas are the best presents that God could ever give us. As someone who had a Nana and whose girls have a Nana, it's a honorable title to wear. Congratulations to your family and welcome to your wonderful grandson!
I saw some beautiful pink knitting over in that corner - be sure to take at least ten minutes a day and unwind with it. It truly is the best therapy.
Congratulations!! I am thrilled for you. In the midst of the stress, this is a wonderful reminder to seek balance.
I do hope the rough edges get smoothed out.
Congratulations!
BIG CONGRAT, Nana! Welcome baby boy... So HAPPY for you & your family, Raina! Will there be some knitting for baby? I spy pink yarn though... Scrumptious pink yarn. Your life lessons shared here are truly inspiring. I love what you said, "Identify your essentials, cut out all the rest." So true... Enjoy your days, and especially being a Nana. :o) ((BIG HUGS))
Congratulations again on that new baby boy. I'll bet you're all having a wonderful time -- there's nothing like a new baby!
I hope work will ease up a bit for you. It sounds like you're making good plans and making some positive changes -- good for you!
Oh my that's a wonderful surprise! I must say I've been wondering if everything's ok in your world and I'm so glad you've had this happy outcome. (Probably could have done without the work stress though) I don't know what it was about last week but it's been a bit of a bastard here too. Oh well, on to new things and a new little boy! Congratulations to the max! I've got Binky and Bunny visiting this week and am over the moon about them. Please take a pikkie or two, can't wait to see. :)
Step by step you are making this life just what you want it to be. Inspiring.
Congratulations on becoming a nana!! And so you made a comment on my blog about quitting your job??? Tell me more because wow, that's a huge change! I've bought Leo's change e-book and downloaded it but so far, that's it. This week is the week I'm going to start...I'm seeing how great this is working for you that I'm curious to try some myself.
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