Every morning I do at least two or three situps……to turn off the snooze button.
-Me
Just 5 more minutes. OK I lied, just 10 more minutes. Does that sound familiar to anyone in the morning? So I have a confession. I’m a snoozer. No, I don’t sleep all day (although I’d love a regular nap time). I press the snooze button…..like at least two or three times. That may not sound like a major offense, but let me draw some parallels for you.
Why do I snooze? I’d like to say to get a few extra minutes of sleep. The real reason is that I’m a procrastinator. Over the past couple of years, I’ve been off my game. It seems as if I’ve been going a million miles a minute but at times, it’s as if I’m not making any progress. My to do list continues to grow, but my completed tasks seem to have disappeared.
Since I tend to push things off, I typically use words or phrases like, whatever, it’s ok, I’ll be alright. These words are different forms of self doubt. I’d like to say I have a healthy self esteem. But, self doubt is still present. Take for instance this blog. I started it with the best intentions to chronicle my journey to figuring out how to keep everything in my life in sync. But what happened?
Life happened. Since 2016, I had another child, got a promotion into a position with more responsibilities, and felt like I’ve aged 10 years in 2 years. The idea of writing down my experiences while juggling breastfeeding, driving hour long commutes, and potty training was not that appealing at the time.
I believe your life is a series of choices. Your choices, or your decisions determine how your life will go. I usually do a good job of making the “right” choices in life. I just need to do a better job of prioritizing everything in my life. For instance, I need to take the time to make my to do lists more manageable.
So today is the day that I will get up. Today is the day that I am taking ownership of my decisions, my life, and my fate. I’m no longer willing to let life happen to me. In five years I don’t want to wake up and wonder, “How did I get here?” My choices today will be geared towards me having the best life. Now, will I make bad decisions? Sure, I will. That’s life. I’m not perfect. However, my goal is to learn from any bad choices I’ve made to do better next time.
So does that mean I will post on the blog every single day? Nah, probably not. However, I will try to post as often as I can. Plus, I started an Instagram account for those quick updates. We’ll just have to see if I stay true to my commitments! 😃
I completely relate to this. A lot of times I’m running around doing a lot but not doing anything at the same time. I love your mindset and how you’re determined to change your habits. I wish you the best, and I totally believe you can do it! 🙂
Girl, I totally get that! Even today my alarm went off at 7.10am and I got up at 8.16am! Thankfully I was not late anywhere 😉 Your mindset is a key to all changes, keep it up, motivate yourself and you’ll achieve whatever you want. It will not be easy, but you know what they say – you have to kind of decisions: the easy ones and the right ones! Work hard <3
I agree so much. You need to seize the day even if snoozing feels so much better!
This is so true! And thank you for your transparency in sharing your struggles. As a procrastinator myself I find myself in a constant mental battle to just start and get it done!
I know how you feel. I’ve found by starting my blog I am sleeping better because it’s almost like therapy. Putting our hearts into something can be hard when it’s not our kids. My list keeps growing because it’s hard to love chores. Lol. I look forward to your next post.
Oh how this sound of so familiar. But its inspiring to know that I’m not alone. My focus too is not to procrastinate and better time management. I believe we’re given the right amount of time to do the things we’re suppose to do. Its when we get off track when we lose time that was meant for something else. Thanks.
Do you have a planner, journal, notebook? I’ve learned to write my to do’s at night and post its on everything I have to physically do. Sometimes my cell has three post its on the back!! Lol I love your determination though!
I, too, am queen of the snooze button. It’s so hard to feel like we accomplish anything because, unlike men, our thoughts and awareness are ever pushing outwards. we have tendencies to start things and have something (or someone) interrupt our task.
Loved reading your thoughts. Keep going, girl!
I love this! As recently I had the same realization and decided that I too don’t want to just get up and think how did I get here! This was so relatable and genuine. I have two little ones myself 10 months apart (both premature) and I know it gets difficult juggling work, family, and blogging. I wish you the best on your journey!
That’s awesome. It’s always hard to take the first step, You observed your behavior, you’ve noticed something that wasn’t sitting right with you and decided to make some changes. It’s awesome and I’m looking forward to reading more from your life!