I will set a goal for myself, to allow myself to get updates on my social media once daily. Normally, this is something I have grown accustomed to checking frequently, even realizing that I am waiting for something new to pop up.
I will spend more time reading, looking into my opportunities for self-growth and improvement, and maybe even get off my butt for some much needed exercise. I have made excuses since having my baby, because I do have to devote a lot of time and energy to him. I can scroll on my phone while hanging out with him, while he is sleeping, while I am trying to fall asleep myself. I read the crap while I am having breakfast, drinking my coffee, waiting for my appointments. Goooosh, I read and look at the crap constantly.
I have been toying with the idea of going back to school for a Master's Degree, or some additional certifications. I am at a standstill with my current career, with not much room for growth. This may be the edge I need to get ahead. Now here comes my dilemma, what do I study? I haven't found too many options I feel super passionate about, interested by, or dying to do long term. From what I hear this is how people make their decisions for careers, education, and life.
When I was pregnant, I got cable television for the first time in over 3 years. I thought I would need it to pass my time while the baby was sleeping, before I went to bed, etc. I very rarely turn to television, and these days when I do, it is to have background noise while I am trying to unwind and fall asleep. I often go through several episodes when I am sleeping, and realize I am not at all interested in what I am watching.
We moved to a smaller area, and I haven't made any new friends. I work from home, so that is a major hurdle to over come. I have met some people here and there, the grocery store, the neighborhood pool. I have a friend who lives here, but he has been going through some medical issues, and we haven't been able to get together for a while. My son started daycare four weeks ago, and I haven't met any of the other parents. We have all been sick since he started, I have never been to urgent care and the ER so much in my life. We have all been on antibiotics, me twice, and still like living in a sick house.
So, where do I start with this new me? I guess the first step is making the commitment to myself to stop with the social media. One update per day. Next I will add more exercise into my day. As I check off these accomplishments, I will add more. I am so excited to regain my sense of self again. I feel like I was so sick with morning sickness, then I was uncomfortable, had the baby, haven't slept well sine, and just kept escaping more and more until I was no longer living for me.
Cheers, resolution, and it's not even NYE! Can I be this happy lady again, perhaps with better makeup skills? Here's hoping!
