I’m Taking 5 Small Steps – #QuakerPopped $1,000 Giveaway

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My “one word” for 2013 is “Enjoy” and while I’m doing rather well focusing on enjoying the small moments with my girls and being thankful for each day, I’ve slipped a little on some of my other goals for healthier living. 

January kicked me off track with a 3 week flu. So while I spent the first part of the new year coughing uncontrollably, I wasn’t able to exercise.

But, I’m not letting myself feel guilty for too long.

These are 5 small steps I’m taking to create a healthier lifestyle…

  1. Power walk in the morning. This is the toughest step for me to implement. I absolutely LOVE power walking, but doing it first thing in the morning is a tough habit for me to get going. Still, I do believe walking in the morning will help me ensure I make the time for my walk and energize my day.
  2. Meditate. I want to meditate at least 20 minutes each day. So far, I haven’t got this habit locked in either.
  3. Sleep 8 hours on a regular schedule. Not counting tonight, I have been doing better with getting to sleep at a reasonable time.
  4. Eat healthier snacks. Eating on the run is a constant for me. I want to try to improve the snacks I grab and eat on the road.
  5. Exercise WITH my children. My girls learn yoga at school and enjoy doing a little at home with me. I want to increase the amount of time we exercise together.

I think a key to making these changes in my routine is celebrating my successes along the way. I’m trying to pat myself on the back and encourage myself as I take steps towards changing my lifestyle for the better.

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Susan Carraretto and her identical twin, Janice Croze, created 5 Minutes for Mom in 2006. Susan loves all social media, but her top addiction these days is Pinterest.

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