Project: Seasonal Simplicity

Merry {days after} Christmas!  I’m not sure if you’re like me but the holiday was filled with fun, festivities, and much merriment.  But it was also filled with frustration, crankiness, and little sleep.  Every year I tell myself that “next year will be different” and while every year I do make some minor improvements the overall experience is about the same.  But next year WILL BE different.  About two weeks ago I started thinking about how I could make some bigger changes with the goal of really enjoying more of the holiday magic and less stress.  Here are a few things I’ve come up with. 

-          Breaking down the major tasks into each month

-          Using the Christmas Gift app to keep track of all of my gift ideas

-          Organize an area in our basement to support all for the holidays

-          Develop a calendar for next Nov/Dec to spend more time on “experiences” than tasks

I feel like if I can follow these steps … next year has to be better, right??? 

a healthy challenge

Beach in Maui 

It’s no surprise to my friends that this summer I’ve been in a bit of a funk … too much work with no breaks and a milestone birthday that I’d rather not have celebrated.  J  But now that those two things have passed it’s time for me to snap out of it … and what’s more … I only have 7 short weeks until we leave for Hawaii and dare I say my body is NOT in any shape to be seen in a bathing suit.  Soooo … I’m challenging myself and I will track my progress to you … gulp. 

Ok so here are the details for each week: 

-          2 weight lifting sessions (30-45 min)

-          3 – 5k training days (yes I’m training to run a whole 5k – 1) Yes I’m in that bad of shape and 2) Yes I’m really going to TRAIN to run a 5k)

-          Eat “per the plan” 7 days/week

-          Only 1 cheat-meal/week

Wish me luck!  

-kris

Work/life Balance – FAIL

mother's day snowball fight 2015

Well … in the first half of 2015 I can say with 100% certainty that if I graded my ability to balance work and life … I would get an “F” for sure.  Work became too consuming, bosses left and new bosses came.  Recognizing that my balance was a bit “out of whack" I spent the last week off just getting back in touch with who I want to be and what I want to do.  I do feel like I’ve re-connected with my personal & professional goals and I have to say I’m a bit excited to get back to work and try to start my “new normal”.  I’m hoping to share my journey with you. :) 
-kris

52 week challenge

2015 is going to be my year for action!  Wait – that doesn’t sound right.  :)  It’s going to be my year that I begin to change and consciously start designing the life that I want!  And this is the place I’m going to document my progress.  The good, the bad and the ugly … {gulp}. 

I have an amazing husband and marriage, two of the best kids anyone could ask for and a thriving career.  I want the quality of my life to improve.  I want to stop being so uptight and start laughing more.  I want to work hard and do good work, but without sacrificing family time.  And I want to spend my time on what matters most.

So … I want to challenge myself to 52 weeks of change.  Some bigger and harder challenges, and some little things that will hopefully lead to bigger & better things.  Through this blog and some photos … I will document this journey.  Wish me luck!

-k