All or Nothing?

Hello faithful followers.  I’m writing in the midst of a unique time of isolation.  We are in the middle of a pandemic due to Coronavirus/Covid-19.  I have not worked at my office since March 19.  Very surreal.  Yet, I am very grateful for having the opportunity to work from home and still maintain my job.  Others are not so lucky.

So what is my topic for today?  All or nothing....what does that mean?  Time for a trip inside the mind of Julie....WOO HOOO! Ok, so in the past let’s say 43 years, I’ve found myself in an all or nothing mindset.  I hate it.  But, it’s real.  I know I’m not alone in this.

For the past week, I have been helping to run a fitness/nutrition group on facebook ran by my Beachbody coach.  Now, for those of you that know me, posting about my life is not exactly in my comfort zone.  But, Shannon encouraged me that I could do it.  And you know what, I could and did.

So, here’s my social anxiety in full bloom and yet I set a goal and did it.  So, today was my final post for the group.  Here is what I posted....Ok all, raise your hand if you’re an all or nothing thinker.  C’mon tell me I’m not alone.. So, I’ve been thinking this last week about goals.  My sister and I talk frequently about taking one baby step and mastering it before moving on.  So, what is it?  What is your one goal?  When would you like to achieve it by?  True confession time.  I’m a soda addict.  I don’t keep it at home, but out to dinner or grabbing food, it’s there in my face.  And yes, it’s real soda.  Not diet, not zeron.  100% pure junk.  So, that’s my goal.  I want to eliminate it for the next month.  Now tag, you’re it.

There you have it.  All the time, when stuck in my own mind, I think of 10-15 things I’m determined to change about myself.  ALL AT ONE TIME!

HMM....I can’t figure out why i feel like I fail all the time.  Oh wait, cuz I set myself up for it.

So, why am I writing this?  To offer grace.  To offer grace to others and to myself.  To learn that it’s ok to not change/fix everything at one time.  It’s a tough lesson for me, but very necessary at the same time.  So, please join me in my journey of faith and grace.  Love yourself for who you are.  Set reasonable goals one at a time.  Don’t think that all is wrong with you and your life.  Take it from me, it gets you nowhere.

Thanks for all the love and constant support.  Take care and God bless!