I believe that most people have some sort of daily routine that they follow. Be it personal hygiene, fitness, work day...everyone has a routine. I happen to be one of those people that perform best when I have a set routine. In fact, I sometimes feel lost and scatter-brained if I'm off track and not following my set schedule for the day. Being unemployed for the past six months has done nothing to help me stick to any existing routines that I had or to encourage the implementation of new ones. Not to say that I haven't held on to any of my old habits - for the most part, I still wake up and go to bed at the same time most days and I get ready and dressed in the same order every day. I've even put into practice a study schedule that has been pivotal in helping me to earn A's in my new medical classes. Even still, I feel a little off course and am yearning for more structure in my life. Instead of cursing this extended vacation and letting it waste away, this is actually the perfect time for me to start adding things that I’ve always wanted to do and never had the time to do into my daily routine. I guess this is where self-discipline is supposed to come in. It’s time that I put my foot down and focus on a routine that will make my life flourish.
As I look at my 2010 goal poster and reflect on things that I want to accomplish this year, I see that some are well underway and that some need a little work. One of my goals is to complete my Medical Assisting certification – so far so good, I’ve got A’s in all of my classes. Another is to better budget my money – this one is sort of easy seeing how I’m on a fixed, modest income until I find another job. I can check that one off. Where I’m lacking and where I can use some more routine is in working out, eating healthier, volunteering and nourishing and growing my natural hair.
I will be posting blog entries in the coming days to elaborate on those goals, the plan of action and how I’m able to employ a structured routine that will allow me to achieve those goals while adding normalcy and a set track for my days. Stay tuned…
About Me
- ~Raw Sugar
- I'm a single, black woman in America. That alone gives me plenty to blog about. Furthermore, I'm approaching the big 3-0 and in the midst of huge transition in my life. I'm a thinker and tend to overanalyze. I'm sensitive and cry in movies (and from compelling TV). However, true to my sun sign, I keep a tough exterior (Cancer Crab - hard on the outside, soft on the inside). I'm obsessed with my hair (shout out to all my Natural sistas!!!). I love God, my family and my friends. I'm sort of quirky but most find my neurosis endearing, if not amusing. In a word, I'm sweet, but not disgustingly so...like Raw Sugar!
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ReplyDeletehey there stranger! just catching up on your latest entries. i know it's been a long tough road, but i know that you're accomplishing so much, even it you don't feel like it. i miss our dunn bros. dates...and i kinda miss being unemployed...well, the part where i could do what i wanted with my days. :)
ReplyDeleteI think that's great! Since I've become unemployed I have gotten way too complacent and dare I say...lazy? I think your game plan is a good one and I definitely need to follow your lead!
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