Taking a step forward

Whew it has been a long time since I have done this! I had to reset my password and update all of my settings but here I am with a blog that is the 2018 version of Tevyan.  Lots of things have changed since then, but not the part of me that feels like I have to write things down for them to sink in.  I also am still the woman that wants to live her best self everyday.  And now I am ready to do the work and putting out there to make it real.

I have been drinking the kook-aid lately and I know in my heart that to show up how I want to for my family, friends and the world, I need to start showing up for myself.  I also know that to me that has to be done in steps ...its the analytical side of me.  I have to prove it all over again then I can change.  I need to see a little progress that the change is worth the effort or I will give up and I tend to be an “all or nothing” kinda girl with changes.

So here’s what I am going to do... I am going to adopt Rachel Hollis’s Five to Thrive approach.  She says that if you do these five things every day that you will change your life.  I can do anything for 30 days and see where it goes from there.
1) Half my body weight in water - Jeesh! I am a pretty heavy person so this is asking me to literally drink all day long.  My motivator is to see the amount of water I have to drink slowly go down.  It will truly be a game I can win!
2) Give up one food category for 30 days - I am going to give up Starbucks.  It has become an addiction in so many ways and definitely a source of indulgences for me.
3) Wake up an hour earlier and use that time for me - I am here doing it.  Though earlier might need to be a little earlier.
4) Move my body for at least 30 minutes - I love the days that this happens so I am going to be intentional to make this a part of every day.
5) Write down 10 things each day I am grateful for - Ten! Ok...lots of intentionality around this one and really paying attention to the small stuff. I know they are there.

So here it goes.  It is a step forward and right now that feels good!

“For the sake of your health, happiness, and beloved relationships, choose to live the ‘alive’ way.” ~ Rachel Macy Stafford