Hello 2013!

I love the start of a new year and I'm feeling ready for 2013! I usually like to write some New Years resolutions and the blog is a nice way to check in with myself throughout the year. But this year I'm having trouble thinking of any particular goals.

In general, I want my 2013 to be about healthy choices with food and exercise. I am thinking about maybe doing the Riverbank Run 10k on May 11. I've been running over break on the treadmill and it feels good to get back into it. But I don't really feel like setting a mileage goal like I've done in the past. I just want to stay focused on how I feel much better in mind and body when I workout, rather than trying to reach a certain running goal.

I also want 2013 to be about less stress. I feel like Gil and I are always busy and along with being busy  often comes stress. When I think of reducing stress, I think of a few things. Staying active is one of the best ways to get rid of the tension we carry during the work day. I really want Gil and I to stay active this year...it's so hard for us to slide out of the habit!

Organization is also a key for me to feel less stressed. I'm going to work hard to keep our house organized so it is a nice respite from the world, rather than an added stress looking at clutter in our house. I also am going to try to keep up with the house throughout the week, rather than waiting for weekends to do the whole shebang. Doing just a little throughout the week is so much easier than having to do it all at once...but again, it's super easy for me to let things go during the week when I'm busy!

So there you have it, my *general* resolutions for the year...staying healthy, active, and unstressed! Hope it's a great 2013!

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