First things first…HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!! I’ve been patiently waiting for this day to roll around as it sets the stage perfectly for what I’m about to accomplish. How? Let me explain:
1) It’s a day dedicated to love…and well, point blank, that’s exactly what I’m looking for and what this blog is all about. Appropriate don’t you think?
2) Today is a day where most people are expressing their love and appreciation towards the love of their life or someone whom they value other than themselves. But not I. Today is the start of a new beginning, and I’m dedicating it to me. Today, I start by loving myself first. Sound cheesy? Perhaps, but keep reading to find out why it’s the SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT KEY to finding Mr. Right. Have I got your attention yet? Good. Let’s get started then.
So in my first blog (January 21st), I told you my “why”, the motivating factors behind my blog. Well actually, there were three reasons why - to live a life of integrity, to attract Mr. Right, and to make a difference. If you haven't read it yet, I advise you to go do that so this challenge will make more sense to you. Today I want to share with you my goals that I have set for the next 365 days…the “what” that I intend to accomplish. Like I mentioned last post, this is no small endeavor…at least not for me. I’m looking at making a HUGE lifestyle change, a 180 degree paradigm shift. What does that mean you ask? It means I’m changing my story and turning things around in all areas of my life. Think of it as a “face-lift” minus the botox. The only difference being, I’ll actually be able to smile after. HA!
So here we go. The main categories I’ll be tackling this year are as follows:
1) Health and Fitness – eat, drink, sleep, detox, and exercise…a complete body overhaul
2) Career – get organized
3) Finances – get control
4) Personal –actually make time for me
5) Relationships – drum roll please....saving the best for last…staying single for a whole year! (Yeah, I hear you…GOOD LUCK with that one! Lol)
Now I realize that this is a generalized list, however day by day I’ll focus in on a specific topic and what my goal is for that week. I’ll be updating my status each day either here or on my FaceBook Fan Page, so be sure to check out both to be in the know. My promise to you is to be completely open and authentic, genuine, in the moment, uncensored, and uncut…which is how I am anyway. And don’t worry, you’ll be plenty entertained. My life is anything but boring and could probably be featured on reality TV. (Oh, how I wish I were kidding!) Anyone who currently knows me knows that I could write a book on absurd things…ESPECIALLY in the dating world. Stay tuned for those stories…they belong in the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not library for sure. HA! Anyway, I hope you find these posts both inspirational and educational with a side dish of humor. And if you don’t have a funny bone, you might want to get one… or move on to the next blog. Some will love me, some won’t…I’m ok with both. Feedback always welcomed. J
So what does Mr. Right look like to me anyway…stay tuned tomorrow to find out! Ooooh the anticipation.
Ciao for now!
Hi, it's Richard, aka 1_2_NeverGiveUp! I liked what you said about V-day... that you were dedicating it to yourself. That and your mission/vision statements got me to tweet you!
ReplyDeleteLike we were exchanging in our tweets, it's so true that to love another, you first got to love yourself first. Take care of you.
I also liked point 4 in your list of categories to tackle... making time for you. It's something I forgot to do while I was married. Was always doing things for my ex, and forgot to do things I enjoyed doing.
Through the process of going through divorce, I learned a lot about who I thought I was, and who I wanted to be. I wanted to be happy again and how I started down the road to my own happiness began with doing things I didn't do for a long time.
One thing that helped me? Hockey!
Yes, hockey saved me...hehehe. I went to the Roundhouse Community Centre and joined their weekend co-ed floor hockey. It was a blast and those 2 hours were just for me. I had a lot of obligations throughout the week, but those 2 hours every Sunday were just for me and only me!
Every once in awhile you got to do something just for you. It'll keep you fresh for life and for your relationships.
Hey Richard, thanks for the comment! Yes I remember you, I recognized the Twitter name right away. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear that you are enjoying my posts so far and that you can relate to it. A common pitfall in relationships is that we put so much of our own energy and focus into someone else, and so little on ourselves...essentially losing ourselves. I've done it too, more times than I'd like to admit. Glad you found hockey to be your saving grace though..everybody needs something. It's like having "date night" with yourself. ;)