Whoops and such

So, I'm pretty sure I did a post the other day, but never published it and so it is lost forever. Whoops. So on with the new......

I don't think I've ever been one for routines, at least not strict routines or intentional routines. I'm trying to set up a schedule for myself now that I don't have a "typical" job to go to. I keep getting asked why, what's the point? The point is, I'm looking for some structure. I am trying to for lack of better word, discipline my habits. I don't want to be lazy, I don't want to be bored. Do you know what happens with that!??! I eat unnecessarily, I get moody, I feel depressed and I get nothing accomplished. It's a complete waste!!!!!

I'm not saying I need to fill every moment of my life with something, but I like a good plan. Keeps me on track to meet my goals, my vision if you will. And while my "job" isn't "typical" it's still one that requires effort, dedication, completing tasks and doing that in a timely manner. It requires my attention.

Plus, structure is just good for my family. With a busy husband and a busy preschooler there are still many activities in addition to everything I want to get done in a day. I have people I like to check in with every day, new people to meet, workouts, of course meal planning and prepping to schedule, a cup of coffee and a little personal development time... and that's just to start.

So anyway, routines.. I'm not sure how to plan my day. I keep telling myself i'm gonna to start by doing one thing, but it doesn't happen. Routine=discipline. Discipline=area which Jenni struggles. It's about consistency as well, another one of my struggles. I can do these things, just not nearly as well as I'd like to be able to.

So here is what I'm going to do. I'm going to think about what I'd like my days to look like, each day separately and then WRITE IT DOWN!!!!! If you write it down, it makes it real and you can put it in front of you to remind you and help hold yourself accountable. And of course by you, I mean me.
Now it also isn't to say that my routine can't change and grow. It doesn't have to be the same forever, but it needs to be a schedule that allows me the time I want and need for the things I want and need to do. One of my best qualities is my ability to adapt to change.

Well that's it, that's today's ah ha. I need a schedule, I need discipline... oye, I may need help because that is a pretty big ahha that's sure gonna take some getting used to.