Oh man, I woke up this morning feeling a flustered! My todo list on the top of my mind and I was getting stressed. Not a great way to start my morning or week for that matter. My to-do list kinda felt like a frenzied cloud in my mind. And I know that before I could productively organize and prioritize it, I had to get my mind right, so I went for a quick run before my husband left for his bike race this morning. I came back with a clearer head and heart. Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t figure it all out in my 30minute run, but I felt much clearer and less frenzied. I reconnected with the trust I have in myself and the universe that everything that needs to be done will get done.
“Busy is a choice. Stress is a Choice. Joy is a Choice. Choose Wisely” – Unknown
I have the choice to be joyful during my week regardless of my to-do list.
So I will prioritize my time this week to make sure I can accomplish my goals and to-dos, but most importantly keep in mind my ultimate goal of maintaining a happy, healthy and joyful world for myself and my family. This won’t be easy, because it’s easy to get overwhelmed with a lot on your plate, but I will do the things I know support my spirit and peace of mind; daily meditation, at least 30min of physical activity every day and eating healthy…oh and coffee. 😉 It’s nothing extravagant. I am only dedicating a minimum of 35minutes to myself every day, but it’s very important to ensure that my personal coffers stay full.This is not a formula that works for everyone, but its is a strategy that works for me (at this moment 😉 ).
Also, I am going to simplify our meals this week to lessen the evening stress. So everything on my menu is either a crockpot meal or something that is quick and simple and that I have made a million times before.
Monday: Spaghetti with meat sauce (using my Red Sauce) with roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower – Making sauce Sunday in CP
Tuesday: Turkey Fajitas with Spinach salad with Avocados – will prep the veggies to just pour into the pot to cook with the Turkey.
Wednesday: Shrimp Scampi with Roasted Broccoli – yes I know same veggie as Monday, but it’s easy and delish
Thursday: Taco Soup – in CP. Going to cook beef Sunday so all I have to do is add everything to the CP Thursday morning. I am going to the Austin Mom’s Blog Mom’s Night Out tonight! It will be so fun, but I still need to figure out my Derby hat…
Friday: Pad Thai with fresh cut up veggies on the side
Saturday: Breakfast for Dinner – Piper’s birthday party is today and I am not ready at all (breathing…it will all get done, it will all get done…).
Sunday: Grilled Chicken (similar spices to this) with Grilled Veggies (hubby is in charge of grilling today) and roasted potatoes. I will be preparing with a segment I was asked to do on a local morning news program. I would love it if you could Tune in to Good Day Austin Monday morning to watch me make Overnight Oats on the Make it Monday segment. I am really excited and I would love your support and good energy!
I hope every has a fantastic, creative, productive and Joyful week!
Lots of Love My friends!
Sally
