Reflecting on a period of time is a key way to learn and improve. Since I plan and set goals on a monthly basis, I like to also review each month. In my monthly reflection I will reflect on the month in summary, the goals I set for the month, my accomplishments during the month, lessons I learned, and improvements I want to make in the future.
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I don't know about you, but my horse is shedding. Which means one thing: spring is almost here! Who can think about spring without thinking about spring cleaning? Even if the thought doesn't occur on its own, someone else will bring it up! There really is something about the new life of spring that motivates and inspires us to refresh our possessions and our spaces.
Over time I have come to understand the fundamental truth in my life that clutter, disorganization, and messes stress me out. This has been proven to cause anxiety, but everyone has a different tolerance for mess, clutter, and disorganization. I grew up with a lot of clutter and mess, but now my tolerance is lower and a small amount can cause me a surprising amount of stress. Because of this, I had to come up with a way to tidy up and get organized that worked for both me and my husband Alex so I could be more calm. When I signed up for a gym membership at my local Y, I browsed the group classes offered in hours I could attend. One in the mornings caught my eye: pilates. I had heard of it and that it is a good form of exercise, but I didn't know much about it. By the description alone I didn't know what to expect. A unique method of body conditioning that focuses on core conditioning to strengthen the abdominals and lower back. Using the science of "contrology," it strengthens and tones muscles, improves posture, provides flexibility and balance, and unites body and mind. I found out that a mat thicker than a yoga mat was recommended since it is a "mat" class, so I ordered a luxuriously cushion-y teal one. I didn't know that the Y provides mats, but I loved having my own fun-colored mat even on day 1! After my very first 6:45 AM class before work I was SOLD. Since then I have become even more of a fan of pilates. In this post I will share my thoughts on pilates in its various forms.
I LOVE trail riding and competing in Cowboy Dressage, but both are activities that requires trailering. More specifically I love competitive trail through the North American Trail Ride Conference which for the full "A" rides usually requires being tied to the trailer overnight. This for most people and their horses is simple and the advice most often given when people show apprehension about tying to the trailer for long periods of time is "as long as they have food and water the horse is usually fine". I assure you, my horse Zeke is not fine. As you can imagine this puts a damper on our adventures. But I know for sure that he doesn't like anything about the trailer. However, I'm taking steps to overcome this major obstacle and want to share them with you.
The “Goal Crushing Worksheet” is my favorite resource for breaking down my major goals for the month. I do it for a major goal for each of my top four mission goals. It goes though the acronym “CRUSH IT” which stands for Claim your target, Refine your objective, Understand your motivation, Step it out, Handle obstacles, Implement your plan, Treat yourself. This worksheet encompasses the essential processes for achieving goals.
I encourage you to listen to episode 37 “How to Make New Year’s Resolutions That You Will Actually Keep This Year” of the Do It Scared Podcast. It will give you a whole new idea about goals, and it goes over the Goal Crushing Worksheet. Also, in my post on my Goal Strategies I cover how I approach my goals. Reflecting on a period of time is a key way to learn and improve. Since I plan and set goals on a monthly basis, I like to also review each month. In my monthly reflection I will reflect on the month in summary, the goals I set for the month, my accomplishments during the month, lessons I learned, and improvements I want to make in the future.
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DisclaimerOther than my partners/affiliates listed on my recommended resources page, I am not affiliated with any product or business other than being a customer, supporter, or member. I am an amateur (with an accounting day job) and do not receive any income from the horse industry. Anything I write about is from my own experiences. Nothing is intended to instruct you in how to act. All horse activities are innately dangerous, so please use caution and understand the risks. Categories
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