Friday, March 30, 2012

Spring Clean Your Life

I am a new woman.

Oh sure, I know.  I've said that before.  You probably have, too.

I'm turning over a new leaf.  Starting Fresh.

And why do I need to "restart"?  Probably for the same reason as everyone else.  I have restarted many times before and fallen flat.  Not this time.  I have changed my state of mind.  Somehow this time I am giving up to God the results of my transformation and the transformation itself.  He will be seen as strong through my many, many weaknesses.  I will form positive habits to better myself and my family for His glory.

Two weeks ago today, I decided to change everything about the way I approach my life.  Simplify.  To start I am doing three things: creating a routine for success, getting healthy, and purging my family's "stuff".

How am I doing these amazing things you ask?  One baby step at a time.  In my search for a new and interesting podcast to listen to (more on my love of podcasts later), I stumbled upon simplemom.net (Tsh Oxenreider.  I am currently reading her book Organized Simplicity and her e-book One Bite at a Time, which is only $5, but most of her best info is on her blog for free!  I have also been doing the 31-day challenge at takebackyourtemple.com.

In only 2 weeks I have lost a pants size, developed a workable morning routine that includes exercise, organized & purged about 50% of my house, transformed my prayer life, and increased my energy & sense of contentment in all (ok most) situations.  This blog will be a journal of my continued journey and resource for others who love to learn new things.  I am a highly imperfect (sometimes bordering on pathetic) home manager, but I am daily trying to better myself in order to further bless my family.  Happy learning!

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