May 2009 Habits

[Grant R. Nieddu]

Hey, everyone!

The month of May 2009 has arrived! Were you ready for it?!
You know how this works!

Post in the categories of:

FITNESS:

STUDY:

PLAN:

ACTION:

[Christina]

I didn't nap...even after all this talk about whip-cracking. But I did get to visit with a friend this afternoon (unexpected), which was needed and nice. But seriously...nothing will stop me from napping tomorrow!! "For serious", as my brother used to say!

[Grant R. Nieddu]

Napping = goodness. I love it, espcially in this weather.

[Brigitte Dedekind]

Fitness: run, pilates

study: Ephesians, Oswald, uhm...5 other books on table I want to read today...

plan: get daily tasks out of the way (washing, hoovering, etc.), then emails, payments, budgets, overview on tax return and actually SEND it in!! and READ!! and somewhere between work, and all that I will bake a healthy apple bread!

action: do it all joyfully!

Hey, does anyone know anything about speed reading- I may want to look into that... Any opinions or advice?

[Christina]

Hoovering...I love it! Nice to have you back after your weekend away!

[Grant R. Nieddu]

SQ3R. Look it up. Solid!

[Christina]

Fitness/Health: Execute my daily habits to built routines. Working out with Liz today!

Study: O. Chambers and the Word; The Love Dare (Day 3)

Plan: Work my routines checklist. MITs for day: 1) Call around for pricing on supplement, 2) Call eye doctor about rebate (gheesh!), 3) Beautify!, 4) Change sheets, 5) Fix playlists in iTunes and sync, 6) Newsletter prep and send.

Action: Trust. Be in the moment. Answer God's call.

Brien shared something really cool that he read in a book on time management recently. In addition to listing MITs (most important tasks) for a given day, also give them "weight." Your top one or two MITs will carry more weight independently than the remainder of the tasks combined. In other words, the remaining tasks after the first biggies are not "worth" as much to get done.

I like this concept because I will push through my fatigue to get "more" done (check off more items on a list). But if the items are not "worth" as much, I think I will be less likely to push through. I likes it!

[Christina]

GREAT workout today! I am already feeling so much stronger (except for my freakin' abs, but they are getting stronger!!). It really amazes me that I am feeling so much progress with what my mind perceives to be so little work (my muscles beg to differ!). I think there's a life lesson in there as well. Perhaps as it relates to the ranking of MITs. I can do "less" than I would normally require of myself by way of productivity and accomplish MORE in terms of overall goals. Hmmmmmmmm!!

I'm keeping the couch to 5k class on the horizon as a goal. My fitness guru (aka Liz!) thinks possibly within a month or so I could be ready. ROCK ON!!!! Then I can go running with my hubby!!!!

[Brigitte Dedekind]

I like!!!! Yes, less is more! Quality rather than quantity ey?! ;)
You are doing amazing CHRIStina!!!!
After being sick last week, i was SO tired, I slept more than I have in years! It was good and well-needed, but also very discouraging to "start again"! When I woke up yesterday, I still felt like I'd rather sleep an extra hour instead of exercising. Instead of thinking about it, I just GOT UP and RAN! I cannot describe the private personal victory I felt afterwards and how much better I felt! It affects my overall day and way of thinking! It is a difficult wall to break in the beginning, but the rewards are great!
This morning i felt so good, I ended up doing cartwheels and handstands and funny jumps on my run... i felt like I wanted to burst with joy, energy... bliss!
Applying that in all things in life is the next step! So yes, ROCK ON! You are going to love running with your man... and flipping tires "just for fun" ;)

[Christina]

Thanks for keeping the Rescue Fit Chris plan in the forefront of my mind, Brigs. You are an awesome accountability buddy for me! THANK YOU!!!

I can relate somewhat to your personal victory. It is that MOMENT where your will overrides your reasoning. "I reason that I should stay in bed and get more rest...it will feel good." Your will says "No! I want to GO GO GO!" WILL-POWER!

That is so awesome that you infused your run with joy and energy! YEAH!!!

I am reminded of the scripture about seasons...you had a season of rest and now you are in a season of energy!!! Embrace both...they both serve a purpose.

Last night I had my version of that. I had somewhere to go. I knew it would be good for me. My brain kept telling me "You're too tired. It's okay not to go. You can go another time." My will spoke up and said "One foot in front of the other and GO!" And I did! And I am glad. And yes...it was a victory! VICTORY!!

I am dying to run. I was a sprinter in high school (went to State Finals and eeeverything!). My body misses the speed, the hair flying in the wind, the everything! It will be humbling and hard to "start again" as you say - feeling my body not knowing how to work together and re-learning everything. BUT...with support from friends I can push through that. Keep on inspiring me, girl!!!

I am so glad you are finally feeling better!!!

[Grant R. Nieddu]

P.S., dude...RUN

[Christina]

Thanks for the encouragement!

I'm on my way! Elizabeth kicked the cardio up a notch today and said I did really well! I'll be running in no time! (I was amazed at what I got done today!!!!)

[Grant R. Nieddu]

I actually do the 80/20 rule with MITs. First, they should already be the top 20%, but of those, lets say you have 5, the top 20% would be the most important 1. That should be done absolutely first.