One Percent Changes — It’s About Finances — Not Just Food
In my first post in this series I talked about how I need a change not just in my eating habits and attitude about food but in “all the ways” — mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually as well.
This weekend, since I had and “extra” day off. I decided to address finances. I had a 401-k from my last job that I needed to roll over (I mean, it’s been 2 years!) I had accounts that I couldn’t log in to because I didn’t want to take the time to figure out the password . I had apps I wanted to use but didn’t remember the password or email I used to download them — and we were missing out in some small ways on the monetary advantage of having them. I also deleted some apps I’ve never really used. That one was kind of tough, in an odd way!
I did some “creative financing” to get our relatively small — but annoying and costly — credit card debt down. We talked about a future financial decision we’ll need to make in a year and how we’ll handle it. We also started talking about some options for our retirement.
I know . . . B O R I N G! But my gosh it feels good! Taking charge of that area of my life gives me a little boost! The passive, “I don’t want to address that because it’s too hard” attitude was serving no one! It was also weighing me down — metaphorically. Removing that background stress, having a handle on our longer term finances, making joint decisions about some future situations, boosts my confidence!
It all weaves together! For me, not addressing my weight — my health and wellness in general — was just a symptom of a larger issue. Part of the problem is my natural tendency to only want to focus on the “happy” in life! I don’t like to dwell on the hard parts! That’s great but, in my case, by not addressing those issues, it became like a big anchor around me!
I’m not sure when things got away from me. Surely, it was gradual. No doubt, it started with one “I’ll add that to my list” statement. And then continuing to move that item to the next list, and the next. The larger issue — not being a “grown up” and just dealing with things? Not sure. But it’s over. I’m intentionally and deliberately tackling each area of life that is not serving me well, and turning it around.
God’s been doing some deep work in me since I was sick. Having 3 days in the hospital (including 24 hours with no coffee! Horrors!) got my attention. Five months later I finally feel like I’m on the right track. What scared me even more than dying, honestly, is that my mind would be impacted — like in memory! Like in I have sooooo much writing I still need to do. And I was terrified I would stroke out and never have the chance.
Thank you, God for taking all that mess and turning it into something beautiful! Also . . . yesterday at the birthday cookout for our son, we had cupcakes and ice cream . . . and I didn’t even want one! (Who is this person! LOL!) Just in a matter of fact way — not “oh poor me” or feeling deprived.
One percent. I didn’t try to work on everything. I picked one area. And I stuck with it until I was done.
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