Week One of the Midlife Makeover Did Not Go Well

I was so fired up, yet I failed to follow my own plans.

In hindsight, it was probably unwise to launch my aspirational makeover during an exceptionally busy week of assignments. Also, success may have been more likely had I devoted some time and energy to preparation. I scheduled in my workouts haphazardly, then proceeded to ignore them.

On the plus side, I did get out there and run twice, and I’m planning to go again this morning. I was also much better with my skincare routine, using my prescription cream and even some serums most days of the week. I was also really good at eating a variety of veggies everyday, but that was kind of a gimmie because I always eat lots of vegetables. I did incorporate some stretching, but not the 15 minutes a day I’m aiming for.

On the minus side: Basically everything else. I didn’t go to yoga or do my daily stretching. I did not spend 10 hours working on dream-job stuff. Instead, I probably spent 10 hours watching YouTube hair and beauty tutorials, which is nowhere near as productive. I did not adhere to my daily minimums and maximums. I did drink less wine, but could cut back further. Same with sweets.

So where do I go from here?

Back to the beginning, of course! I am starting again and incorporating the knowledge I’ve gained.

It’s going to be harder than I thought to stick to self-imposed schedules, so I need to look for more effective strategies.

I also think I’ll inspire myself by posting my goals and little minimums and maximums where I can see them, like on the bathroom mirror or in front of my desk (or both!). All week I thought about writing them up in a cute way on construction paper, but I didn’t do it.

It’s so frustrating when we don’t do things we want to do!! Why is that?! It feels like these are things I really want!!!

Psychologists say it’s resistance and fear that keep us from moving forward.

Um, yes, totally.

So I’m beginning again this week, and keeping myself accountable here. If I fail again, you’ll hear about it.