Time for a whole new week it’s Monday! Happy Self Love Monday! I can’t wait to see the week holds. Every week I look forward to accomplishing something so that I can share it with you all. It gives me some motivation. You all help me to keep going. I am challenging myself to do more than I normally would. It is definitely freeing. One of my accomplishments this week is I didn’t let excuses hold me back. I am the excuse queen so I can find a reason not to do anything. Especially if it’s out of my comfort zone. Last week the weather was not kind to us at all. It was absolutely freezing. In fact, it was a bit windy this morning. I will say that I did let excuses get me at least one day. I decided that because it was cold it was a good excuse to skip my morning walk/run.
With the cold weather knocking at my door, it was so tempting to stay in my bed and not do anything and enjoy the heart-melting warmth of my propane-fueled furnace. I just kept snuggling in my bed more and more relishing the decision to get a propane tank installed (those on the lookout for getting a propane tank installed in their homes could contact firms like Kelly Propane and Fuel who are known to provide commercial propane solutions). Honestly, I opted for that because I did not want to run out of the warmth that I am currently enjoying. But it can be heartbreaking to go from a warm bed to a cold room first thing in the morning when your boiler has decided to break down, nothing worse than that.
Luckily, there are companies like Epic Electric, Heating & Cooling, as well as similar others, at hand to get it sorted, it’s a shame they can’t help you get out of bed too. But after my first off day, I decided to fight what came to me naturally. So rather give myself another excuse not to get out and do my walk/run I decided to do it in the house. I walked my stairs and ran from one room to another. I did for about three days. So one day I skipped completely. The next day I attempted to walk/run. I did about thirty minutes when I usually do almost an hour. Then I went in the house and did a workout video. I am just glad that I didn’t give in to being lazy. So I am patting myself on the back for not giving in to the excuses.
La La Land Mommy: Self Love Monday: Giving Up My Excuses
What did you accomplish this week? I want to hear your accomplishments so please feel free to share.
I try not to make excuses. It gives you an “out”. If we all stayed within our comfort zone, we’d never accomplish much. Good for you on your challenge! I wish you luck and success!
I agree. Sometimes it only takes one little excuse to make us give up on our plans.
I think it is it is always good to reevaluate yourself just to make sure that you are standing up for what you want in your life. I accomplished a couple of things this week one of which is learning a lot more about SEO, which has been on my list for years to try.
I find SEO so confusing but I definitely need to learn it. I think it’s great that you learned more about it.
I try hard to not make excuses for myself, but it can be difficult. I accomplished getting a ton of work done in very little time yesterday so that made me happy.
That is amazing! I think it’s great that you got some work done.
Every day is self-love day because I truly do love myself and I always make sure to take time to appreciate every little quirky about myself on the daily – and I think everyone should try and do the same! 🙂
Yes! This is a great mindset. I am learning to do that more. Pat myself on the back for the things that I get done throughout the week.
Well I helped my husband accomplish sleep and I volunteered at my kids’ school. So far that’s it. I hope to accomplish cleaning up our garage and basement this week. They are disorganized messes.
That is great! Those are definitely accomplishments.
I love that you share something you have achieved each week and well done on giving up your excuses! Be amazing to see what happens having done that.
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Yeah I fell back on doing these posts but I am trying to pick them up again. They really motivate me to get something done.
Excuses are always the downfall to achieving something great. It is great that you were able to over come your excuses and complete your workout!! I find that I need to have schedule and keep to it!
I really need a schedule. I am the worse with getting things done. Especially in a timely fashion.
I have arguments with myself when I try to give an excuse. They’re so easy to do but I try not to. Love that you pushed through. My accomplishment so far this week is that I finished my Easter shopping, I’m usually last minute Lucy so this is a first!
I am a last minute person to. I am glad you got your shopping done.
No excuses. Just do it. You got this. I know I was feel so much better when I work out regularly. It’s vital for me
Thank you I so appreciate your comment. Trying my best to stay motivated.
OMG, thanks for this post. I have been finding myself procrastinating on so many things lately. It’s time to get up and stop making excuses for myself, lol! Keep it up!
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I am so glad that I am able to motivate you. We all need a push every now and then.
I look forward to Mondays. It is a fresh start. I am looking forward to catching up on reading and blog work. I have a lot to do.
Yes Mondays are great. I don’t know why people dread them.
I am guilt of giving myself an excuse for certain things but I do think that sometimes we need to let ourselves off the hook although if it is a constant thing where you don’t push yourself at all, that can be a problem.
Mine is a constant thing. I would make excuses for unnecessary things and then before I know it I haven’t gotten anything done.
Love this! Those excuses can really hold us back. I’ve got a busy week with some really great blogging opportunities. Unfortuantely it’s also my kids’ spring break, so I’m trying to hustle and fit in all the fun too!
Sounds like you had a great plan. It’s good to get some things done.
We will be out of town next week so I am trying to catch up and get ahead of the game this week. It’s already Wednesday and I have a lot more I need to finish ugh.
I hope you were able to get it done and enjoy your vacation.
I took care of my taxes for my business and am now giving myself a few days off, which is definitely an accomplishment for me. I always work and rarely, if ever, take time off, so this is much needed.
That is great! You have to take a moment and relax sometimes.
This week, I allowed myself to unwind from our recent vacation. I tend to forget that sometimes it’s ok to relax and rest.
I do that too. I am so hard on myself when I realize I didn’t get anything done.
Good for you. It is so easy to throw in the towel before you even get started. Thanks for the motivation.
You are so welcome. I am trying my best to be motivated so I can get where I want to be.
That’s a positive outlook to have. Most people dread Mondays but I like how you actually are open and welcoming to it.
Yes I love being motivated now. I figured it’s going to come so there is no use in dreading it.
It’s definitely easy to find excuses when it comes doing things that are outside of our comfort zones. This week I finally made an appointment for a checkup. I had been putting off finding a new doctor and getting a physical for a while. I’m glad I did and look forward to seeing if this doctor will be a good fit or not for me.
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That is amazing! I just had my check up in September. That was something I was putting off as well. I still have a few check ups that I need to do. I am years behind.
Keep pushing forward Katherine. This week I slept more than I usually do. Sleeping at night is usually a struggle for me so I am counting this as a win.
That is definitely a win. It’s hard to function with no sleep.
It is so good to have a positive outlook! Excuses are really just holding everyone back, and so many (including myself) can be guilty of it.
I think I am more guilty of it than most but I am trying to change it.
I find them so easy to make rather than to get what I need done. However if I have goals I want to accomplish I have to give them up.
Monday was my Mother’s birthday and we had a nice time together..it was not always like that so to me our growth in our relationship is an accomplishment.
That is amazing! I love that you two are growing closer.
I love the fact that you and your mom are getting closer.
I have a no excuses policy in my life! I do not believe in making any excuses because whenever I think about making some excuses, I decide to turn things around and become more productive and active to reach my goals!
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I need to adopt your mindset. It will probably definitely help me more.
I love your mindset. I think I need to give it a try.
I’m pretty good about letting excuses get in the way of my production as well – especially when it comes to exercise. “My knee hurts today. I’m catching a cold. I didn’t sleep well last night.” LOL
You sound just like me. I find anyway to get out of the things I am suppose to do. Especially for myself.
I am the excuses queen. I can make excuses where there is none to make. I am trying my best to give them up.
This is a such a inspiring post! It’s so important to stay positive in all situations.
I have found myself making excuses. It is a hard habit to break.
It’s been cold here in the Midwest and I’ve been wanting to exercise too. I have a few favorite YouTube workouts that I need to get back to.
Working out when it gets cold makes it harder for me to work out. I have been doing good so far.
My accomplishments is the revamp of my media kits and all of my Disney post. I also got some good rest!
I still need to work on my media kit. I would love to get some more paying content.
I need to redo my media kit. Thanks for reminding me. I love reading your posts.
In my state it is starting to feel like spring so I’m ready to turn up. I can’t wait to schedule our summer vacation. I love that you’re prioritizing your time to give yourself some love.
Yeah I am realizing that self care is a definite must.
I am definitely going to try my hardest to make myself a priority.
Yes! Less procrastination = faster rewards and accomplishments.
I am still working on not procrastinating.