Chit Chat: Spring To Do List

I feel like a broken record who keeps complaining about being exhausted and all of the responsibilities I have on my plate. I find myself focusing on the bleak aspects of my life entirely too much which makes for a very pessimistic outlook on the world. This spring I am really going to buckle down and put forth the effort to focus more attention on the parts of life I enjoy and improving parts that are easily in my control (I might not be able to find that dream job that is eluding me but I can work on creating a healthier lifestyle).

Goal One // Take care of my health. I discussed exercise here. It is something that has been lacking a lot in my life lately and that has got to change. It may be hard finding the time and energy for it but I know I will feel so much better when I get back into a routine. Jessica and I are jump starting this next week by beginning to walk each evening again. Plus, we have decided to do a semi-detox by eating clean for an entire week (sugar I will miss you), which we plan to try to carry on at least 80% of the time. I have been sick a lot lately. I hope that focusing on eating whole foods and adding more activity into my life will combat this and give me more energy.

Goal Two // Get outside more often. I am not an outdoorsy kind of girl but I do love dining al fresco. This winter kept me mostly inside. Now that it is warming up I am planning on more lunches on the patio, long walks outside, and maybe even a few picnics.

Goal Three // Regularly schedule pedicures. I love getting pedicures but I usually tell myself that I should save my money instead. This spring I am going to accept that it really isn't that expensive and that it is a little luxury that I can easily fit into my budget. Plus, it is amazing how happy some brightly painted toes can make you feel.

Goal Four // Play hooky a few days from work. My job is crazy busy. I have a lot of responsibilities and deadlines. I work long hours and am often stressed out. Part of me feels it is wrong for me to do but this spring I am going to try to accept that I do good work at a job that doesn't make me happy and that if that isn't appreciated I am going to stop adding more work and stress onto myself when I get nothing in return. I almost never take time off from work but this spring I am going sporadically schedule a few vacation days to do something fun or maybe for some additional time to look for correct career path for myself.

Goal Five // Do more of things that are fun. The majority of my days are comprised of work, commuting to and from work, and the small window of time I carve out for this little blog. I need to set more time aside to do things that are fun like reading, baking, crafting (something I've recently started), going to dinner with friends, or getting tickets to a great show.

Do you have any goals for this spring?

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