Share Four Somethings-August 2021

As we near the end of summer, I mourn the freedom that summer allows. However, as we enter into this new season of autumn/school I look forward to the routines and structure of each day. I am thankful for the summer days and all that we were able to do this year. It was nice traveling again, seeing family, and making new memories. What is Share Four Somethings? It is a monthly link-up hosted by Heather Gerwing where you literally share four somethings on the fourth Saturday of the month (although this month I am posting late). The categories are  Something Loved, Something Read (or Said), Something Treasured, and Something Ahead.

Motivation #2

Back in March I wrote a post on motivation, not so much how to get it, but a little about what motivates me. You can read that post here. But a few days ago I was asked "How do you get motivation?" Can I admit I was a little stumped. I am not sure you can teach someone how to get motivation. We are all wired differently and what motivates me, might not motivate you.

So, I am silly and I am motivated by badges, stickers, or anything to do with a competition. I am very competitive and like to win.  

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar

day 5 update

 

75 Hard Challenge day 1 update

Today started out rough. I was supposed to get up when the alarm went off at 4:50 am, but I didn't hear it and I guess that Matt didn't realize that I wanted up so he let me sleep. I had not slept well, at all, so I guess that is why I didn't hear the alarm. I woke up at 5:25 am, and went downstairs to get coffee and breakfast. Matt asked me how I slept and I said "rough." He said, "I know." I looked at him and asked him how he knew. He said that I woke him up with my nightmares! I was like, what nightmares? When was that? He said around 4:30 am. I have no idea what I was dreaming about, but apparently it was enough that I was thrashing about and calling out in my sleep! Which is extremely weird for me. 

75 Hard or Soft (fitness) challenge

I was on Instagram a few days ago and I saw one of my friends was doing the 75 Hard Challenge, only she was doing a soft version...I read through her description of the challenge and I am like, "I can do that!" I really need SOMETHING to get me back into a routine of working out and eating what I am supposed to eating. I got all out of sorts with all the traveling we have done this summer and I need some kind of motivation to get me started.