Am I ready for this?
7 weeks in, ready for my closeup?
Well, it’s high time I checked in here! Spring, by default, is my busiest time at work. Taking part in the Total Makeover Challenge was a big leap of faith for me because I know that it runs concurrently with my busy season in my job. Part of me worries about that (I am, by nature, a worrier – trying to fix that though). The other part of me is excited about it, because if I can’t put health and wellbeing first, then how useful and happy will I be in other areas of my life, including work? I need to know how to balance this all out so it will be something I do – something I AM – regardless of my “busy-ness” level. And so far, so good.
I am having to evaluate a lot of other areas in my life though, particularly volunteering and outside commitments. I like helping design and manage websites for non-profits or companies who don’t have a person like me to do that for them full-time. It helps build my skills, keeps me sharp and in touch with web trends. It also takes time, so I am working on figuring out exactly where I spend my time and how I can make some changes so I can continue doing the things I love in my free time, without burning the candle at both ends.
This week is a big one – we have our final weigh/measure on Thursday night and voting opens on Friday for one week. We find out if we make the top ten on April 1st (no foolin!) I admit that I’m nervous about the results – I’ve been having a blast with my new routine and really enjoying getting to know all the girls in the contest, plus the owners at GoFusion Fitness. Every week brings new strength and endurance, which is just awesome. If I don’t make the top ten, this won’t end for me – they gym is giving us the gym membership until the end of the contest (early May) so I will continue as I’ve been doing. I have longer term goals in mind and won’t be put off them by one small disappointment. But I’m not gearing up for that disappointment just yet – I’ve been working hard and participating as much as I can, so hopefully that will pay off and get me into the next round of the challenge! I’ll put up a reminder post on both this and my fitness challenge blog when the voting opens.
In the meantime – I’ll be working on keeping myself balanced. I started Yoga last week and I love it! I listen to stress reduction apps on my iPhone as often as I can, and it’s really helping. Just because you are one way in the past does not mean you are that way forever. I may have been worried and anxious in the past, but I’m calmer and more trusting now. I’m confident in my abilities, and feel strong in my body. Can’t wait to see what the next few months bring as I continue this transformation. How has 2010 been shaping up for you?
Mac'd out geek girl; love my husband, my dogs, design, photography, gardening, red wine, eating fresh and local. I do creative stuff at a large Fraser Valley wholesale nursery.
hi sis…when do you find out who the top 10 are that will stay in gofusion longer??? just curious, and sure hope you are one of them…blessings and prayers…your sis..val
voting opens this Friday and goes for one week – we find out on April 1st who makes the top 10!
Oh yes, you are so ready for IT. Hugs