My latest book recommendation: A Church Called Tov. Be warned. This one isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s heart-breaking and far, FAR too real in the 21st century.
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Most of my friends are posting photos of their children on the first day of school this week, and cuteness overloads my entire social media feed, as I scroll through these bright smiles and overloaded backpacks. It’s a little less cute for the mature adult who decides to go back to school, but probably just as emotional and overwhelming. Maybe even more so.
Four months ago, I started my doctorate. It’s been a few years in the planning and process. But I just couldn’t seem to start.
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Confession time: I began 2020 about 25 lbs over my goal weight. Even though I’ve had success in weight loss and maintenance over the past few years, I got off-track. I gained some weight in the fall and then got super busy at work; I was only exercising sporadically. I lost my routine, and it shows. Going home for Christmas only made it worse. I had the chance to eat a bunch of Christmas goodies that I didn’t even want to resist, and before I knew it, all those little moments of busyness, apathy, and temptation added up. Specifically, to about 25 lbs, in my case.
So...I’ve decided it’s time to recalibrate. That’s a mechanical word, which means to determine, check, or rectify the settings of an instrument. In my case, it’s time to do all three - determine where I want to be, check on my current habits, and then rectify those areas where I’m not getting the desired results. Fortunately I’ve learned some tools along the way that helped me lose 115 pounds and change my life completely. And the best part… these 7 ways to get back in gear don’t just apply to health goals. Whatever your objective, these 7 ways to get in gear can help!
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