Self-care: No garbage in!

I am learning every day
                            to allow the space between where I am
and where I want to be
                            to inspire me and not terrify me.
-Tracee Ellis Ross


You will get there when you are meant to get there
and not one moment sooner.
So relax, breathe, (pray, wait on God)
and be patient.
-Author unknown

HOPE is an anchor for the soul...Hebrews 6:19

I am not hoping to take better care of myself, I am planning on it and HAVE hope that God isn't finished with me just yet!

Waiting is not my cup of tea.  Planning is not my cup of tea, and I LOVE sweet iced tea.  

I am easily distracted, impatient, procrastinating, and anxious.  Down time is uncomfortable.  Could this be why we live in chaos?  Deep thoughts...

I am excellent and filling (wasting) time...everyone has a gift:-)  Completing tasks and staying organized are difficult for me.  Writing here=my accountablility!

Self care:  Body, Mind, Spirit, and additionally, FUN!

STARTING WITH BODY-
Eating healthy is difficult.

Why can't I stick to healthy eating?  Everything that is bad for you is ready quickly.

So this three weeks in my self-care plan, I plan to intentionally eat well starting today with:

DETOX DRINK:  lemon, cucumber, and mint; 24 hour waiting period
Made it Sunday, woot woot:
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/142004194475874120/

Fix it and Forget it Chicken Fajitas:
http://www.stacymakescents.com/fix-and-forget-friday-crock-pot-chicken-fajitas

Other planning ideas:
http://www.pinterest.com/macck95/favorite-recipes/
http://www.pinterest.com/macck95/whole-30/

SOUP DE JOUR:
saute' carrots, onion, fresh garlic, tomatoes, celery in olive oil til soft
add to organic chicken broth
add spinach and zucchini
cook til done
garnish w/ fresh parmeasan

I knew all that time-wasting on Pinterest when I should have been writing papers would pay off!

Other self-care strategies can be found:

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2012/08/20/3-self-care-strategies-to-transform-your-life/

No better time than the present...

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching...
-C.S. Lewis