Living Intentionally – 06

Weekly Intention: This week, my intention is to rest and be calm as much as possible. I know that’s two intentions but so be it. Last week I worked long, hard days and I panicked and stressed needlessly several times. I do not want to do that anymore so I plan to actively choose the opposite. To consciously slow down, be calm, and keep things in perspective. Here’s to hoping.
Choices I want to make:

One: I will choose to celebrate my sons, especially David who turns eleven today. They awe me every single day.
Two: I will choose to snuggle up, pay attention and be present. I am traveling again in less than two months and I want to make the very most of these days together.
Three: I will choose to assume the best. I find myself often going to the worst possible outcome in my head or worrying constantly in my heart. Neither of these is helpful and I want to choose to stop and just be grateful for now instead.

I am looking forward to: Meeting my friend Evelyn tomorrow. More debates this week. I love watching the debates.
This week’s challenges: It’s another full week so I think the challenge this week will be balance. Making sure I exercise. Making sure I rest. Making sure I am present with the boys.
Top Goals:

Work: I have some delicate cross-team coordination this week, I hope that goes well.
Personal: I’d love to actually do some art and read a bit each day this week. However small.
Family: I have to buy my tickets to home during my trip to Zurich. Also book a trip for winter and spring breaks. Just get more organized in general. meh.

I will be kind by prioritizing what matters over what feels urgent. My family. My husband. My kids. They matter most.
I will be strong by choosing to let go and not try to do everything.
I will be true to myself by getting more organized so I can feel like I am spending my time on what I value.
I will be brave by having faith that things are going to turn out ok and I can let go of the worrying/stressing.

This week, I want to remember to: Live all of my life. January was all about work, for the most part. March will likely be about middle schools but February is that sweet spot in the middle. I want to live all of it. I want to be in this moment and really soak it in. I want to catch up on some of the work for my kids’ school I’ve been dropping on the floor. I want to start some special math time with Nathaniel. I want to remember to focus on all aspects of my life.

Here’s to a wonderful week!

Living Intentionally is a year-long project for 2016. You can read more about my projects for 2016 here.