improve yo self - half month check in

i find it hard to believe that we are already half way through april! it feels like christmas was last week, and new year's eve just yesterday! sheesh! where has this year gone?!

at the end of march, i set 3 goals for myself. missed that post? no worries, you can find it here if you'd like.

the act of writing out a goal has always helped to keep myself in check. even better, when that written word is sent out into the vast, mysterious space we call the internet. makes it feel 1,000x more real. like some mystical, magical, mysterious, all-knowing being is sure to call me out if i so much as step a toe out of line. is it just me?? anyways . . . i guess you can say that this blog is my accountabilibuddy. and where measuring progress is concerned, my measuring stick is pre-goal habit versus post-goal habit.

okay, now that we have that all sorted out . . . how am i doing so far?

1. am i channeling my inner book worm?

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lol couldn't resist posting this meme! #bookwormproblems #nerdlife

okay, let's get down to business . . . on a scale from 1 to 10, i am giving myself a solid 6 so far. have i picked up a book? most definitely. has my nose been pressed up, snug as a bug in a rug, to its virtual iPad pages? yes, but . . . not as much as it could be. i can do better. i will do better.

beginning tomorrow, i am challenging myself to read on my break (which also means i have to actually take a break, since i rarely, if ever do). that is in addition to also pencilling in a block of book lovin' time on friday through sunday.

2. have i been drinking in that sweet cardio?

the ol' bod has been kind to me recently. pain has been minimal, and i am proud to say i have been able to complete 7 cardio sessions so far this month (mixed high and low impact). 7 out of 14 days. it doesn't sound like much, but i am determined to listen to and stick with my body on this. most definitely don't want to end up like these guys lol!!

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3. am i limiting libations?

my thirst has been satiated . . . by water, tea, and coffee. 14 days. 0 drinks. it's actually been longer, but i didn't begin counting until april 1st. can i get a good ol' tony-robbins-style, "yes, yes, yes!!" 

for those who may be wondering, the reason behind this goal has everything to do with altering my drinking habits when socializing. in reality, i don't drink very often, but my tendency is to say, "yes," almost automatically, when offered a glass of wine or cocktail in a social setting. i was raised to always oblige the host, and that has obviously trickled down into my core. when i really think about it, i believe the habit developed out of wanting to be polite. regardless, it is one i am set on breaking.

does this mean i will never have another sip of alcohol again? no, in fact, i have tickets to a charity wine walk in may, that i purchased months ago. what it does mean, is that i am working towards being more aware and in the moment.

if one is to indulge in a smooth, rich cab, why not be present and knowingly choose to indulge?

on a more serious note, there is history of substance abuse within my immediate family. while i have never displayed dependency or abusive traits, i feel it within my best interest to maintain an awareness.

and just to lighten the mood . . .

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i can never really think of motivation without my mind conjuring up this old poster. anyone remember this?

well, that wraps up my progress so far. there are still 16 days left in the month. still progress to be made. goals to be accomplished. aim high. aim true.

peace. love. :)
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