Monday, August 25, 2008

I'm doing the Back-to-School happy dance!

Well, we are far from having our morning routine down to an exact science, but just dropped the girls off for the first day of school. We had the standard new outfits, new lunchboxes, and photos on the front step. It’s a day for new beginnings, new habits and new opportunities.

This fresh start isn’t just for the kiddos. Forget about the four seasons, there really are two seasons of motherhood – summer and back-to-school. The back-to-school season is an outstanding opportunities to refocus your wellness objectives. This week, when you’ve got plenty of quiet moments, think about your current wellness state. Where are you at? Has the summer season gotten you way off track? What are your wellness goals for the fall? How can you raise your personal best? I know you’ve probably got a back log of household projects and errands. My house is just a wreck. Hey, the kids are gone, and while we need to smartly manage the day to maximize our time before pick up, there is ample opportunity to carve out a “wellness block” out of each day. What can you capture and maximize the value from this time each day? This is a wonderful time to join a fitness class, go power-walking with a neighborhood buddy, or dust off that home gym equipment and get after it. Today is a great day for planning and dreaming. How can you use this back-to-school year to redefine your personal best?

Wait, what’s that sound, only the hum of the washing machine. Ahhh the peace and quiet! Until 3:00 at least :)

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