I am linking up again this week to Marcia’s #onesmallchange challenge post.
We are winding down the year in such a positive way… making a commitment each week to #onesmallchange that we can focus on to help that new behavior become a good habit.
This week I am Taking a Step Back… backing away from my computer. A few weeks ago, The Captain and I spent a couple of days snuggled up in a hotel suite, completely unplugged, in order to celebrate an anniversary that is very special to us both. It was lovely and I was reminded that I tend to spend a lot of time at my keyboard… both online and off… mostly out of habit and fear of missing out.
So, Taking a Step Back is really good for me in so many ways. It frees my time considerably and it frees my mind as well. I have no set boundaries or rules about it… I think that would be defeating the purpose, somehow. But I know when I need a break… and this week I am making sure to take it. I am spending more time reading, cooking, decorating, sightseeing, and enjoying the leisure.
Sometimes I think that Social Media is like a soap opera, or a reality tv show… you don’t want to miss out. But, honestly, anything that you really need to see or hear will still be there when you start watching again.
- no eats after 8 p.m.
- drink 64 ounces of water each day
- take my supplements
- uplift at least one woman each day
- be extra nice to a difficult woman each day
- have enough pre-workout fuel
- nutrient combination of 20% fat, 35% protein, 45% carbs
- pre-bedtime routine
- allow myself to be IMperfect
- one yoga session per week
Do you Take a Step Back occasionally, too?
Stepping back, especially at this time of year, is a fantastic idea. Enjoy it. Thanks for linking. Thought I'd posted this much earlier today but just realized it didn't post for whatever reason. Eeek!
ReplyDeleteElle, I have to say I really admire your commitment to stick with the list above. Going without a computer for a few days is a great idea. Who knows how we managed years ago!
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ReplyDeletethese days it is the MOMENT THE HUSBAND WALKS IN THE DOOR AT NIGHT
I may never "crush it!!!" as I skip most all twitter chats etc---but it is so so much more important to me to be present with him.
xo
Wow I think your list looks great!! It is so true we seem to spend way to much time at the keyboard some days. I think it is awesome to just get unplugged sometimes!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be joining you this month Elle! We will be travelling over the holidays, and as much as I hate to miss out (really, though what are we missing out on? so much more going on in the real world, right?), I will be much less present online than I usually am. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteStepping back? What is that?!?! HA! I never step away from the computer. If I do, it's only to go over to my cell phone or my other computer. LOL! My work and life is on the computer, I cannot leave it, because I am always working. LOL!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds very familiar - I have been finding social media and email quite stressful recently so have chosen one day a week to give up using the internet. It makes for a more restful day :)
ReplyDeleteI quit when my kids get home from school or my husband comes home. I want to be in the present with them and not worried about online stuff. I miss out on a lot and don't keep up with things the way I used to, but I think my prioirties are good :)
ReplyDeleteI'm taking a HUGE step back this holiday season. Trying to disconnect from social media as much as possible and spend quality time with my family!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those are impressive changes. I am more like Gigi. I don't unplug for long.
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