Routines, Not Resolutions...

So...I don't like to make resolutions but there are certain things that are very important to me that often fall by the wayside due to weariness and/or other family members requiring my time and attention. These aren't big, time consuming things that I want and they are all within my reach if I just make them a priority. But that is so much easier said than done. However...I have managed to do everything on my need-to-do-for-me list for three days in a row. That gives me a glimmer of hope that I can follow through on these things on a more regular, if not daily, basis. So this is my list and it may seem silly but when I do these things consistently, I'm a lot more content.

1. Always go to bed with a clean kitchen so that I can wake up to a clean kitchen. This is challenging because I'm usually the first one in bed and this isn't always a priority for the late night snackers that I live with. We're going to work on this...

2. Make my coffee the night before and set the timer so it brews 30 minutes before I wake up. I love to wake up to the smell of coffee.

3. Play the guitar. Everyday. I enjoy playing so much but I let other things take precedence. Playing seems to make my stresses a lot more manageable.

4. Walk on the treadmill. Everyday. Or at least get some form of exercise. When I do this, I'm more mindful of other things I need to do to be healthy.

5. Blog. I just really like writing and taking photos and putting them all together right here in this space. It helps me sort things out.

So that's my list. If I did those 5 things more consistently, my life in general would be more manageable.

Wish me luck!!!