Every month, I try to take on something to strive for throughout the weeks. And for every week, I would write down what it was I've been doing as reminders to keep encouraging me to stick with it.
I've found that the more engaged I am with my little calendars I draw up, the more I really want to do something to contribute... because I want to make it through another day and know that I haven't backed down from my mission. I want to mark something down for that day that I know I can be happy about.
So, over the months, I've picked up flossing every night, doing yoga and taking my vitamins every day, reading before I go to bed, and jogging...
I know this comes naturally to others... and I'm sometimes embarrassed when I tell people what it is I'm doing with these little monthly goals. But overall, it's all about trying to get myself more involved into these routines that will ultimately benefit my health and lifestyle. They're all little contributions to keep me goin'.
It's nice to see, actually. The little games I play with my mind to get me integrated into something humor me.
And what can I say? After I drew up this month's calendar, it just looked like May is going to be a great month.*
*Of course since we're a few days into May, there's progress written on this sheet of paper now. Huzzah!
