In Life...
People focus on negative things. People complain about insignificant details. People whine when they have the sniffles. People thrive on things they want instead of what they have...and you know what? Things could be worse, people. Having a child has changed my perception on everything. I used to sweat the small stuff, now I couldn't be bothered .Here's how I choose to embrace life in the small ways...
...I choose to hug and kiss my husband when he comes home late after a long day of work instead of hounding him about the extra hours he's away making a good living to take care of us. Pick the hill you want to die on, folks. There's worse things in life then a husband that works hard, that leaves a pair of socks on the floor or drinks the last bottle of water.
...I choose to eat at home, not because it's cheaper, but because food cooked from home does the soul good. Sitting down to a meal with your loved ones and not having to shout against the loud surroundings in a restaurant helps you feel more connected.
...I choose to save loose change because a trip at the end of the year with my best friend/husband is better than that bottle of water or hot beverage everyday at work. The little things add up, and that even goes for that spare change :)
...I choose to cuddle our baby and keep him to ourselves because his smiles and laughs are my drug and he doesn't need to be used to doing anything but that right now. The world is full of jealousy, ignorance and illness--no one should be exposed to that until absolutely necessary.
...I choose to focus on taking the time to sit back absorbing every moment to it's fullest instead of trying to capture it on film or video and having to replay memories through images instead of the feeling in my heart. I may one day regret that I don't have a video of Garett's first steps or the moment Tyler makes his first million, but sorry, I will be too busy jumping around with smiles and claps and words of encouragement to play camera lady.
...I choose to eat cravings when I want it and not always kick myself for it because life is too short to spend on the elliptical. How fun would a life be filled with no fat, low carb, zero sugar, high protein, supplement filled lives? Or snacking on carrots all day? No thanks. I love food. This girl will be normal.
...I choose to leave the dirty dishes for a day or two if it means quality time with the ones I love most. Housework will always be there, precious moments with your family will not.
...I choose to try new things, because even though I'm stubborn, I do believe a closed mind is an empty one. Try new foods, read different books, watch those awkward subtitle movies because you never know what might tickle your fancy until you do, or be doomed to a life of repetition and boredom.
...I choose to treat others the way I want to be treated. Following the simplest rules in life--the Golden Rule--is one the hardest. But the next time you want to punch someone in the face for some small thing they said or did to tick you off, flip the coin. If it were you on the other end, what would you do and how would you feel? Let this be the compass that rules how you act.
...I choose not to waste time on people that aren't worth it when so many others are. Talk about me or my family behind my back, try to be manipulative or conniving, spread falsities, cause undue stress? Don't expect your phone to be ringing and my number showing up anytime soon.
...I choose to sing loud in the car even if I miss a few notes. Singing loudly is the cheapest therapy you can receive. And often, you find a song that speaks to you...in that case, play on repeat and increase the volume of the song and your voice with each playback.
...I choose bubble baths over regular ones because I feel like I'm more relaxed when bubbles are involved. Inexpensive luxury is the best type of luxury.
...I choose not to drink every weekend because its expensive and I have more fun without it. I've been 19. I'm almost 27 now. It's time to grow up. Fun isn't at the bottom of that vodka bottle, it's in your attitude and who you surround yourself with.
...I choose to kiss my son when he sleeps, even though he might wake up, just so I can soak up his scent for even just one more moment. Children will not be small forever, will not always want to hold your hand or be rocked to sleep. They will not always smell like babies or need you to change their wet diapers. If they wake up to kisses? They fall back asleep in 2 minutes, so enjoy them. Now, don't go all hog wild and pick them up and dance around with them--THEN you have a screamy baby.
...I choose to say yes when I want to and no when I feel like it's the right thing to do; because agreeing with everything blurs the lines of who you really are and who others want you to be. In no way, shape or form should you ever agree to anything because you're afraid what people may think if you don't, what people will say if you do, feel guilty if the big N-O comes rushing out before you can think....be what you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind...you get where i'm going with that.
...I choose to go on date nights with my husband instead of always out with friends because our relationship and keeping the spark alive means more to me than anything, and will mean the most to Garett to have happy parents that are madly in love (when it stops being gross and starts being commendable in a few years lol).
...I also choose to spend time with my girls because if there's one thing men don't really care about, it's the latest Channing Tatum flick, that new nailpolish you're totally obsessed with or how your hairdresser never listens.
...I choose to change my purse to match my outfit because it makes me feel more confident. As will matching underwear/bra sets, a new outfit, killer heels, false lashes, a new do (if it turns out the way you hoped), nicely manicured nails, etc. And some days, by the Glory of God, all of these things come together in perfect harmony and you feel fantastic--and some days, you're just happy to be in clean sweat pants with your hair in a bun...either way...you are WO-man, and that's a powerful thing. Strut your stuff.
...I choose to enjoy giving gifts more than receiving them, because the look of joy on people's faces when you give them something thoughtful is worth every agonizing moment deciding what to get them.
...I choose to spend time outside even though I'm afraid of bugs, because being confined within 4 walls is too much like being in prison. If you must be inside on a nice day, open the windows and breathe in the amazing smells nature has to offer that proves life is still going on beyond those confines.
...I choose to travel the world even though I am afraid of flying because my fear of not seeing the beauty of the world outweighs my fear of flying.
...I choose to go with my first instinct when deciding on things because your first instinct is usually the right one--who do we leave Garett to if Tyler and I die? Easy. What to eat for breakfast? Easy. Should I try carrying all of this stuff down the stairs instead of making two trips? Easy...There aren't many decisions in life that you don't wind up going with your first instinct.
...I choose to never settle. Never settle for less than you're worth, for less than you deserve or less than what makes you happy. This goes for work, friends, husbands/wives, etc and if something ever feels not right, it probably isn't, so move on and find your perfection.
...I choose not to mix business with pleasure, not to mix money and friendship and not to mix colours and whites in the wash lol Some things in life were not meant to be mixed and some things were. Things that are meant to be mixed leave you with a feeling of completion and satisfaction. When they leave you with pink stains on everything, losing a friend or thinking about work in your dreams--these things are not good.
...I choose to smell every single laundry detergent, body wash and shampoos everytime I shop for them because I enjoy it.
...I choose to spend an hour in the card aisle looking for the card I feel sums up my feelings perfectly, and if I don't, I wait to buy it and go to another store to read those cards.
...When I choose to host a party, I like to plan every single detail so people have a good time. Premixed drinks? Check. Homemade apps and food? Check. Music in the background? Check. Candles lit around the house? Check. Fresh made beds for people to crash on? Check. I love to plan things where people don't have to do much thinking at, they just sit back and enjoy!
...I choose not to make my bed everyday. We live in a home, not a museum. Shoes will get worn on the hardwood, laundry will pile up in the corner, etc---such is life. If you want to clean my house, by all means lol if not, I have no problem with how it looks daily :)
...I choose to make to-do lists and countdown charts to things I look forward to, because I like to see progress and be organized too!
.....I have chosen to do this blog almost daily (sometimes twice a day) for a while now. While I think it's fun to write, I feel like I'm not reaching many people on here...so, I choose to shut down my blog writing days if I don't have more followers by the end of June. I don't feel fulfilled or satisfied by it anymore since I am feeling like I am just throwing words out into the black hole of the internet lol...so if you are reading this, and you don't follow me, please choose to do so, so I know you are listening :) If not, I will stick to the old fashioned pen and paper route!
What do you choose to do in life that has a positive impact on you daily?
...I choose to hug and kiss my husband when he comes home late after a long day of work instead of hounding him about the extra hours he's away making a good living to take care of us. Pick the hill you want to die on, folks. There's worse things in life then a husband that works hard, that leaves a pair of socks on the floor or drinks the last bottle of water.
...I choose to eat at home, not because it's cheaper, but because food cooked from home does the soul good. Sitting down to a meal with your loved ones and not having to shout against the loud surroundings in a restaurant helps you feel more connected.
...I choose to save loose change because a trip at the end of the year with my best friend/husband is better than that bottle of water or hot beverage everyday at work. The little things add up, and that even goes for that spare change :)
...I choose to cuddle our baby and keep him to ourselves because his smiles and laughs are my drug and he doesn't need to be used to doing anything but that right now. The world is full of jealousy, ignorance and illness--no one should be exposed to that until absolutely necessary.
...I choose to focus on taking the time to sit back absorbing every moment to it's fullest instead of trying to capture it on film or video and having to replay memories through images instead of the feeling in my heart. I may one day regret that I don't have a video of Garett's first steps or the moment Tyler makes his first million, but sorry, I will be too busy jumping around with smiles and claps and words of encouragement to play camera lady.
...I choose to eat cravings when I want it and not always kick myself for it because life is too short to spend on the elliptical. How fun would a life be filled with no fat, low carb, zero sugar, high protein, supplement filled lives? Or snacking on carrots all day? No thanks. I love food. This girl will be normal.
...I choose to leave the dirty dishes for a day or two if it means quality time with the ones I love most. Housework will always be there, precious moments with your family will not.
...I choose to try new things, because even though I'm stubborn, I do believe a closed mind is an empty one. Try new foods, read different books, watch those awkward subtitle movies because you never know what might tickle your fancy until you do, or be doomed to a life of repetition and boredom.
...I choose to treat others the way I want to be treated. Following the simplest rules in life--the Golden Rule--is one the hardest. But the next time you want to punch someone in the face for some small thing they said or did to tick you off, flip the coin. If it were you on the other end, what would you do and how would you feel? Let this be the compass that rules how you act.
...I choose not to waste time on people that aren't worth it when so many others are. Talk about me or my family behind my back, try to be manipulative or conniving, spread falsities, cause undue stress? Don't expect your phone to be ringing and my number showing up anytime soon.
...I choose to sing loud in the car even if I miss a few notes. Singing loudly is the cheapest therapy you can receive. And often, you find a song that speaks to you...in that case, play on repeat and increase the volume of the song and your voice with each playback.
...I choose bubble baths over regular ones because I feel like I'm more relaxed when bubbles are involved. Inexpensive luxury is the best type of luxury.
...I choose not to drink every weekend because its expensive and I have more fun without it. I've been 19. I'm almost 27 now. It's time to grow up. Fun isn't at the bottom of that vodka bottle, it's in your attitude and who you surround yourself with.
...I choose to kiss my son when he sleeps, even though he might wake up, just so I can soak up his scent for even just one more moment. Children will not be small forever, will not always want to hold your hand or be rocked to sleep. They will not always smell like babies or need you to change their wet diapers. If they wake up to kisses? They fall back asleep in 2 minutes, so enjoy them. Now, don't go all hog wild and pick them up and dance around with them--THEN you have a screamy baby.
...I choose to say yes when I want to and no when I feel like it's the right thing to do; because agreeing with everything blurs the lines of who you really are and who others want you to be. In no way, shape or form should you ever agree to anything because you're afraid what people may think if you don't, what people will say if you do, feel guilty if the big N-O comes rushing out before you can think....be what you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind...you get where i'm going with that.
...I choose to go on date nights with my husband instead of always out with friends because our relationship and keeping the spark alive means more to me than anything, and will mean the most to Garett to have happy parents that are madly in love (when it stops being gross and starts being commendable in a few years lol).
...I also choose to spend time with my girls because if there's one thing men don't really care about, it's the latest Channing Tatum flick, that new nailpolish you're totally obsessed with or how your hairdresser never listens.
...I choose to change my purse to match my outfit because it makes me feel more confident. As will matching underwear/bra sets, a new outfit, killer heels, false lashes, a new do (if it turns out the way you hoped), nicely manicured nails, etc. And some days, by the Glory of God, all of these things come together in perfect harmony and you feel fantastic--and some days, you're just happy to be in clean sweat pants with your hair in a bun...either way...you are WO-man, and that's a powerful thing. Strut your stuff.
...I choose to enjoy giving gifts more than receiving them, because the look of joy on people's faces when you give them something thoughtful is worth every agonizing moment deciding what to get them.
...I choose to spend time outside even though I'm afraid of bugs, because being confined within 4 walls is too much like being in prison. If you must be inside on a nice day, open the windows and breathe in the amazing smells nature has to offer that proves life is still going on beyond those confines.
...I choose to travel the world even though I am afraid of flying because my fear of not seeing the beauty of the world outweighs my fear of flying.
...I choose to go with my first instinct when deciding on things because your first instinct is usually the right one--who do we leave Garett to if Tyler and I die? Easy. What to eat for breakfast? Easy. Should I try carrying all of this stuff down the stairs instead of making two trips? Easy...There aren't many decisions in life that you don't wind up going with your first instinct.
...I choose to never settle. Never settle for less than you're worth, for less than you deserve or less than what makes you happy. This goes for work, friends, husbands/wives, etc and if something ever feels not right, it probably isn't, so move on and find your perfection.
...I choose not to mix business with pleasure, not to mix money and friendship and not to mix colours and whites in the wash lol Some things in life were not meant to be mixed and some things were. Things that are meant to be mixed leave you with a feeling of completion and satisfaction. When they leave you with pink stains on everything, losing a friend or thinking about work in your dreams--these things are not good.
...I choose to smell every single laundry detergent, body wash and shampoos everytime I shop for them because I enjoy it.
...I choose to spend an hour in the card aisle looking for the card I feel sums up my feelings perfectly, and if I don't, I wait to buy it and go to another store to read those cards.
...When I choose to host a party, I like to plan every single detail so people have a good time. Premixed drinks? Check. Homemade apps and food? Check. Music in the background? Check. Candles lit around the house? Check. Fresh made beds for people to crash on? Check. I love to plan things where people don't have to do much thinking at, they just sit back and enjoy!
...I choose not to make my bed everyday. We live in a home, not a museum. Shoes will get worn on the hardwood, laundry will pile up in the corner, etc---such is life. If you want to clean my house, by all means lol if not, I have no problem with how it looks daily :)
...I choose to make to-do lists and countdown charts to things I look forward to, because I like to see progress and be organized too!
.....I have chosen to do this blog almost daily (sometimes twice a day) for a while now. While I think it's fun to write, I feel like I'm not reaching many people on here...so, I choose to shut down my blog writing days if I don't have more followers by the end of June. I don't feel fulfilled or satisfied by it anymore since I am feeling like I am just throwing words out into the black hole of the internet lol...so if you are reading this, and you don't follow me, please choose to do so, so I know you are listening :) If not, I will stick to the old fashioned pen and paper route!
What do you choose to do in life that has a positive impact on you daily?
I LOVE this list!! I try to comment almost everytime you post but some days it won't let me!
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