I have to admit that I am glad the Olympics are over!  They were creating havoc with my challenge.  The athleticism certainly has kept me inspired to do my push-ups and sit-ups but the going to bed thing was close to impossible.  One night, I took the laptop to bed so that I could watch Joannie Rochette skate her bronze winning program just so that I could technically say that I was in bed between 10:00 and 10:30!! (yes it’s true, I don’t have a tv in my bedroom) I’m not sure if this counts or not (because my intention with the challenge of going to bed was so that I would get more rest…) but I marked it down as if it did! 

This is what happens when you embark on changing a habit…things will always get in the way, obstacles will pop up and you will get distracted and fall into old habits again.  It wouldn’t be called a challenge if it was always easy!  What’s good about the obstacles and distractions is that you can use your creativity to get around them (ie: taking the laptop to bed).  The obstacles and distractions can also teach you interesting things about yourself and this gives you the option of taking a closer look at them – or not but either way, you have the chance to grow as  person.  Are you growing?!

Joyfully,

Deb