A Month of Confidence--Image and Health

Welcome to the first week of A Month of Confidence!
This weekend has been a hard weekend--I've had a lot on my plate that hasn't gotten done because I haven't felt well, physically or mentally. So, I'm glad to be starting this week.

This first week of November, we are going to focus on image and health.

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Last week, I wrote a post about accepting the beauty of my postpartum body. I have always struggled with self-image my entire life and feeling healthy in my body. The past few weeks have been hard with health as well, since it's gotten much colder (and I don't feel right dragging my baby with me) and our stroller is flat, so I haven't been running.

But, instead of sitting and giving up, I can do something about this. I can still take a few minutes out of my hectic schedule to care for myself.

Here is my plan for the Week of Image and Health Confidence:

- I will make sure to actually make myself a lunch every day this week

- I will have oatmeal or grits for breakfast twice this week, rather than cereal every day

- I won't have any fast food this week, nor soda

- I will do my hair every day and do my makeup every day

- I will tell myself I am beautiful, or some other compliment, twice a day

- I will do at least pushups, curlups, planks, and lunges every day

- I will smile every day

I suggest that you also keep a confidence journal. I am, and each day I will have 3 lists:

1) Drops of Awesome--little things I did or accomplished
2) Little Moments--I have a quote in my living room that says, "Enjoy the little things in life, for someday they will be the big things."
3) Grateful List--small blessings

Sunday, November 9: Confidence in all relationships
Sunday, November 16: Confidence in work and hobbies
Sunday, November 23: Confidence in house and home
Sunday, November 30: Reflection on a Month of Confidence

What is your plan for the Week of Image and Health Confidence?