A couple of things happened this week, the sorts of things that made me quickly realize that I need a plan of attack.
The first was that I got a new client with a fairly significant project that will keep me hopping for the next three months. This is fantastic, of course. New clients are like spring: everything is fresh and new and full of possibility. I’m energized and excited and ready to go.
The second is that I tried kickboxing. It was brutal and showcased just how uncoordinated I am. I’m sore in places where I didn’t even know that I had muscles. And even though I came very close to making a complete ass of myself, I am determined to keep trying it through the month of April in an effort to conquer it because my personality won’t let me let it go without a good fight.
Now, these things aren’t exactly compatible. Kickboxing will interrupt a good chunk of my Tuesday and Thursday mornings, meaning that I’ll need to be working early in the morning and/or late at night to compensate. There will be days where waking and writing at 5:00 AM won’t seem like it’s worth it. But it will be. A good workout routine makes everything better for me. I think more clearly, sleep more deeply and generally live a happier existence. Maybe the timing of the major project and the new workout is more than just a coincidence. Maybe it’s meant to be.
Nonetheless, I’ll need to focus on planning and really maintaining that work/life balance that can elude me without a plan of attack, and I’ll need to keep a record of what I’ve done so that I can correct mid-stream if things start to fall apart.
And so… welcome to the official kickoff of my third 40-day challenge. Yesterday was day one, complete with buttkicking kickboxing for my body; a project kickoff for my mind; and very healthy meals (Greek yogurt and granola for breakfast; pepper pork chops, beet salad, artichokes and asparagus for dinner).
Today, day 2, features a mix of conference calls and offsite meetings with prospective clients. I’m using today as a rest day for workouts, aside from some basic stretching as part of yesterday’s recovery. Tonight I’m going out for dinner with some friends — the first time in ages — for my “life” balance.
love it, Alisa! Nothing like getting UNcomfortable to move into what you want. You are such an amazing woman. Keep kicking booty (or getting yours kicked:). Dy