How many days does it take to form a habit? Some say 9, some 21, 30, I think I've even heard 40 mentioned. I am not good at routine so when it was suggested that I blog about three things I do every day I really struggled to think of three things I do EVERY day (other than eat, sleep and maintain hygiene!) Instead of writing about three things I do; I thought I could take inspiration from this challenge to encourage myself to take up a few good habits, things that I SHOULD do EVERY day but find myself lacking in motivation to do so.
I am sure I am well beyond the years when I should've started to maintain a daily skin care routine. I don't have one. I have (within the last couple of weeks) bought some new cleanser, defoliator and moisturiser. They were nice, I used them once. I probably should have used the cleanser and moisturiser 12 or so times by now and the exfoliator at least twice - not once! I am bad at keeping to a routine, however I am definitely worse at maintaining a routine.
Paloma Creme Advertising Card.
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My mother's jaw would drop to the floor quicker than you could blink if she knew that I don't change my bed sheets every week like clockwork. She would LOVE to know that I have put towel and linen laundry on our new family chores roster once a week. It's there; in writing, I have to do it or the kids will want extra pocket money! (Kid Logic = they lose money for not doing their chores so if I lose money for not doing mine it MUST go to them, right?) Alongside this determination to conform to proper linen laundering standards, it seems only fair that I should also MAKE my (our) bed every morning, doesn't it? Oh no, I (we) don't do that either and it generally doesn't bother us however it WOULD make the room look nicer, more welcoming if the bed were made and the pillows and cushions neatly arranged each morning.
Ornate Bed from an Antiques Catalogue
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One thing that I learnt whilst in an intensive fitness/weight loss program a couple of years ago was that I really do need to eat properly. I often make the grievous dietary error of not eating any semblance of balanced foods. I often even err so far as to not eat breakfast; quite commonly breakfast is a cup of tea (or recently, even coffee.) My husband's most common catch phrase at the moment is "You need to start looking after yourself, you're an adult!" Due to a recurring knee injury my fitness maintenance has been reduced to a bare minimum; read, I often don't walk further than the letter box. Last week I started an intensive physio program and after one session my knee felt better, only marginally but definitely better. Therefore I should start (at least) to walk for at least a short distance each day. We have scheduled in our family planner three evenings a week to take a walk together, it's not just good for fitness but also a great chance to talk with the kids about anything and everything without a screen causing a diversion. I should also (on sunny days) take the wee babe to the park each day, or at least for a walk around the block, get out in the sunshine and enjoy the world around me.
Back to the topic...
Three things I WILL
- Get up each morning and wash and moisturise my face, repeat in the evening before going to bed, exfoliate every Sunday and Wednesday evening.
- Make my (our) bed and arrange the pillows and cushions invitingly each morning.
- Take better care of myself by eating breakfast (as well as lunch and dinner) and walking each day.
Eep! I guess that means I should start now! Or maybe tomorrow... :o
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