Just as I have done a Clean Sweep of my Clean House to reach my Mission: Organization, I'm also trying to pare down my day to day schedule, too.
The first thing to do (of all things!) was to add more intensive workouts to my schedule. I'm amazed at how working out my body clears my mind and gives me more energy. I loved my walks with my hub'n, although we found it difficult to do with bad weather (ice is dangerous and so is bad air!). Now we workout at a club and take fitness to a whole new level. I tried some flexibility exercises this morning and found whole sets of muscles that have somehow missed the new routine. I was certain that the first few weeks or even months of such workouts would make me want to climb into bed as soon as I got home from work, but I was wrong. I actually have more energy to do things when I get home now, even though my day starts hours earlier. I also sleep better...what a relief!
Another thing I've been reminded of is how taking care of myself helps me to care for others better. Guess it fills some basic internal need that in turn allows me to give more.
Next step: becoming more productive at work, so I can finish and go home before the light of day is over. Perhaps the more intensive exercise will clear my mind, so I can complete tasks more efficiently.
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