Figuring Out My Next Big Goal

My baby girl was born two months ago and I am back working. It is a blessing and a curse having to leave Mya each day. Overall, things have worked out well after having my child where I will work through the end of September and will be starting back at school in August. Each day I have to renew my confidence in being a mother in order to make sure my daughter I am putting my best foot forward. When I go back to school, I have to make sure I am putting my best foot forward as a student and midshipman of the NROTC Program, too. The thought of wearing so many hats is overwhelming, but the fact that I have all of these opportunities is gratifying. In order for me to perform at my best as a student, I will have to plan out a daily schedule for myself that includes times that I will be able to study in-between classes. I must make sure that childcare is taken of for not only when I am in classes and work, but also during dedicated times for me to study. As a midshipman, I will have to train myself to me a better leader in front of large groups, because I already feel comfortable in one-on-one settings. As I am writing, I think I have come up with what my next big goal is. It will be to get back in-shape. The NROTC Program has its' own requirements for me when it comes to physical ability in running a 1.5 mile, sit-ups and push-ups in two minutes, but I want to workout for a bigger cause. I believe that exercising on a regular basis will benefit more than my physical body. I thinking that working out is what I am missing right now mentally and spiritually, even. I have a feeling that my focus towards positive-thinking and getting to a more confident me, is only going to solidify once I incorporate exercise back into my life. I used to workout just enough to pass the Navy requirements with decent scores, but I that level of mediocrity is not sufficient for the level of success that I am ready to have in my life. I am not quite sure of all of the specific benefits that exercise will have on my life, but I feel something deep inside telling me that this should be my new goal for life.

I watched this video during my entire lunch break yesterday. It is a good thing that I brought my lunch, because it is a lengthy video, but for a good reason. Lisa Nichols packs in some great words to live by. She may become my new "sermon" when I don't make it to church. Please watch. : ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5jQti3W5Zs

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