Discipline Project

Warrior Wednesday: Week 28

2.1.12

I have 28 weeks before the Warrior Dash race. I’m going to share my progress and training on this blog every Wednesday. The past week has been pitiful, but today I dragged my butt to the gym. It’s a start.

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The Warrior Mind/Body

1.26.12

How I will force myself into this Warrior mindset, I do not know. But once again, I’m looking to this blog, to my writing and to those of you out there who read and understand. I have about 29 weeks until the Warrior Dash race. 29 weeks to share my struggles and my progress.

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Momentum

1.1.12

An object in motion tends to stay in motion. This year, that object will be me. I’d much rather have tried and failed at 100 things, than to never have tried anything new.

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On Feeling Loved and Being An Introvert

12.15.11

How do you express your love to the people in your life? How do you know your expression makes them feel loved? Is it your responsibility to make them feel loved? A little interaction goes a long way with me. I don’t need weekly phone calls, long conversations, or frequent get-togethers to feel loved by someone. But should I be more concerned about how they feel?

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Sharp

12.10.11

I’ve taken so many different paths in my life that I can’t help but be well-rounded. What I’d like to work on is being sharp. While I have enjoyed most of my detours, I recognize that I sometimes give up too easily without putting in the hard work needed to succeed.

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Celebrating My Detours

12.1.11

I’ve spent countless hours trying hard to be content. My life is amazing and I should be happy. But the thing is, I AM happy. I’m just not content to stand still. And that’s totally OK.

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Day 11 to Calmer Parenting: Don’t Get Angry When You’re Angry

10.14.11

Don’t get angry when you’re angry… sounds confusing, right? What I mean is don’t act angry when you feel angry. Learn to acknowledge your feelings, pause, get some space for yourself, and ride it out. Then you can react from a calmer place.

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Day Ten to Calmer Parenting: Tomorrow Is Another Day

10.13.11

I don’t dwell on my mistakes, but try to learn from them and remember that tomorrow is another day.

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Day Nine to Calmer Parenting: Forgo Short-Term Relief

10.13.11

Next time you are tempted to give in on a rule or value for the sake of short-term relief, take a time out for yourself and consider the damage you may be setting yourself up for. Then stick to your guns. Your kids need you to be the big tree of stability in their lives.

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Day Eight to Calmer Parenting: Understand the Consequences

10.11.11

What will go through your child’s head when you react with anger? Have you ever seen that shocked look on your child’s face when you yell at them? What do you think they are thinking? How will they process your anger?

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Day Seven to Calmer Parenting: Self Care

10.9.11

We can preach to our children day after day about healthy habits and taking care of themselves. But, as I’m so fond of saying, actions speak louder than words. Be the parent you want your kids to become – because they surely will.

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