All summer I have been waiting for September to come. I have known for nine months that the 2008-09 school year would be my biggest challenge to date. This fall semester I will be working full time at Bethany Christian Schools, taking two education classes at Goshen College, and coaching a college tennis team. I was anxious for September to arrive so I wouldn't have to wonder anymore about how I was going to manage all of my activities, I would be getting started.
This year, more than any other time in my life, I will need to develop ways to recharge my battery. I have several ideas that I plan to try out this semester.
1. Fitness - Exercise has always been a big component of my life. I played sports all through high school and college and regular exercise became a way for me to manage stress. I plan to continue this habit throughout the semester. My goal is to find time for exercise five times a week. This could include jogging, walking, using my elliptical machine, playing tennis, etc.
2. Leisure Reading - I love to read. Historical fiction, mysteries, dramas, and many others. Reading relaxes me before bedtime, but when I am taking classes and needing to read textbooks and class related materials, it is harder for me to find time to read for fun. My goal for this semester is to do at least 15-20 minutes of leisure reading every week night before I go to bed.
3. Healthy Eating Habits - When I am on the fun from one thing to the next, meals often fall by the wayside. I'll miss lunch and then be famished by mid afternoon and need to grab a snack. My third goal for this semester is to eat 3 "good" meals every day during the week.
I will work to start implementing these goals and will be checking in throughout the next 10 weeks with updates, failures, and hopefully a lot of success stories.
Sarah
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