I’ve been in a big funk lately… A. BIG. FUNK.
I hate being such a grump. Really, I do.
It’s not pleasant for anyone.
So, I’ve decided that I’m going to make some changes to improve my well being.
My top three changes are:
1. Make my time with God a PRIORITY. I am not writing this to sound super spiritual in any way at all. I need quiet time with God, praying, and reading the Bible. I really need it. When I am able to have this time, my whole outlook changes. I am a much more pleasant person. I am more peaceful, and my soul is at rest. Lately, since we’ve been potty training through the night, the girls have been getting up earlier in the mornings and cutting into this time. I have to find a way to work around that.
2. Exercise regularly. I was doing well with my exercise routine for, oh, about three weeks earlier this fall. And then I missed a day, which caused me to miss another day, which caused me to miss a week, which caused me to miss a month. And, now it has been several months since I have done any exercise at all. So, starting today, I’m going to be spending nap time, or at least a part of it, working out. I’ll either be on the treadmill or Walking Away the Pounds with Leslie Sansone.
3. Create Weekly. I have found that I have a need to create. I usually exercise this need through scrapbooking, specifically digital scrapbooking. Remember the baby books I was working on?? Friday I finally completed EA’s page for her 5th month. That’s the fist time I’ve scrapbooked since I last posted a page on October 13. That’s almost six weeks since I’ve done anything creative. My goal is to produce at least one layout a week. That’s a minimum for my sanity.
One other thing that I am doing is making a conscious effort to be more consistent with disciplineing my children. This is such a struggle! The girls are in the middle of terrible threes which the terrible two’s can’t come close to holding a candle to. And Will is at an age where he’s really starting to push some limits. They need me to act calmly and consistently instead of letting things go until I’m reaching a boiling point. But, unfortunately, that’s what I’ve been doing because in the moment, it’s easier. I’m not going for easy anymore.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
his mercies never come to an end:
they are new every morning;
great is your faithfulness.
“The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
“therefore I will hope in him.”
I just love that with God, I don’t have to remain in the funk that I am in.
I can begin each day fresh and new.
And that’s just what I’m going to do.
LifeAtTheCircus says
I have found my self in a similar funk many a time and am in need of setting those same goals for myself right now. My quiet time has slipped from what it was before as has my exercise time. I really want to enter this holiday season in the right frame of mind and with the right focus. And I know exactly what you mean about the discipline thing… it is such a balancing act… and takes LOTS of prayer and patience!!
You are not alone in this girlie… and thankfully our God is faithful and forgiving!
Maggie says
Monica — Sorry to hear you’re in such a BIG funk. You’re not alone. Everything you wrote about hit home with me too. Every bit of it. (I call this phase we’re in The Testy Threes and The Stubborn Sevens. Thanks for writing this! Your resolutions are mine as well. So, here’s to being pulled out of our funks… We’ll do the legwork and God will do the rest. : )
Happy Mama says
I TOTALLY understand! What I need is an accountability partner!..It has been a tough couple of months for me too!.
I hope you can get back on track!
Rachel says
These 3 things are so dear to me…I’ve tried implementing them myself at times and I’m going to do it again! I need those 3 things too! When I don’t do them, after awhile, I just start feeling all “jumbled up” inside!
Melissa, Multitasking Mama says
You are so right that the three’s are worse than the two’s but I promise you this too shall pass! Those three things are great ways to get your priorities on track and I will pray for you. Hang in there!
Tanya says
I know what y0u mean, Monica. I think I just got out of the FUNK that you are referring to. Sounds like you know exactly what will make you feel better…so keep working, it will get better! 🙂