This semester I had resolved to eat better and to exercise. And at the beginning of this year I had resolved to keep a budget and a close watch over my expenses. Well, I say before you now that I have not lived up to the standards I had set. But I believe my fall came when I tried to change so much in a short period of time, let me explain.
I began keeping a budget which added stress to my daily life with every cup of coffee I bought. At Wal-Mart I bought necessities, but the total cost exceeded the amount of cash I had and subsequently my bank account took a beating when I had to write a check. Set back number one. I then remembered that a sum of many in said account had to go to a designated place and so the amount of money that I could count on became significantly less. Set back number two.
In the realm of health my physical well being took a nose dive. I had an overall sense of not feeling well though I pushed on through my exercises and dance class. Then one day I was hit with fever and chills while being irritable (God bless my roommate!). I ended up skipping class and taking a nap for 3 hours in the middle of the day. A big step back number three. What a great way to start a semester, huh?. I also had a strong desire to eat, not from hunger, but just to eat...anything! The last few days I have indulged for reasons I do not know. Set back number four.
Emotionally I have not been where I want to be (remember me mentioning I was irritable...again, God bless my roommate). Having to handle all the new changes, school stress, and hearing of a death of a Facebook friend has made me start to consider starting over.
This blog was not going to be my shoulder to cry on so I hope it does not come across as such. I'm writing this post for myself most of all (I think better when I write) and maybe to give hope to others who have had as many set backs as I have the past couple of weeks. The only answer I have for over coming set backs is the answer that has proven true in my life and that is prayer. Gives a whole new perspective and the strength you never knew was possible. Here's to being overcomers!
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Hang in there Catherine! We all have been where you're at and it's not an easy road. One day at a time and setting smaller goals will probably be easier for you and not so overwhelming. I'm the type of person who can't change alot of things at once. We'll be praying for you!
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