The “Family First, Business Second, But Really Me First” plan includes cooking healthful meals and incorporating exercise in ways that feel natural, managing my sleep hygiene and practicing other healthy, stress relief activities while aggressively pursuing my educational and career goals. This plan was set in motion at the beginning of 2018 when I was sick and tired of being sick and tired.
I was engaged in unhealthy coping activities, I was tired and I felt like my life was going nowhere. I had to drag myself out of bed each morning and many days I felt like "what's the point". But something in me knew I had to keep going. If not for myself, I knew I had to at least keep going for my children. With the help of an old friend, I began working on a plan to pull myself out of the rut I was in.
The plan included getting back in school and acting on the ideas I had for improving my parenting. At that time I had no idea I would be required to take a class that would have me elaborate on that plan and incorporate my physical and emotional health as well. But here I am. I feel like the decision to get back into school has already come full circle. Due to this class, I now have a roadmap to get where I want to be. I am equipped with the knowledge to make better eating habits, I feel confident I know the importance of being active and I feel motivated to keep going until all my goals are met.
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