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If you didn't already know, October is breast cancer awareness month. This got me to thinkin’, as women we should be conscious of our health and well-being every month. Often we put ourselves on the back burner. We are so busy taking care of others we often neglect ourselves. So, for this Friday Forum I have taken the challenge of choosing one thing for the rest of the month that solely focuses on me and my health (be it physical, emotional/mental or spiritual) and extended the challenge to the rest of the gals. Here is what we came up with:



Lauralee: I remember the days when I would get up extra early so that I could make sure my hair was perfectly quaffed and tried on several outfits a day before choosing the right one. Well, those days seem like a high school memory. These days you rarely catch me without greasy hair, baggy sweats and a stained t-shirt. On a good day I  actually put on a bra (sorry, too much info).  So for this month I am going to take more pride in myself!  I challenge myself to get ready everyday (make-up included).

Nancy: So here's my "t-m-i" confession:  I've recently found myself with ginormous, red swollen, dry bags under my eyes  & also some literal pains in the butt {and prep H isn't even working...sorry,  I said this is a t-m-i confession}. Therefore, thanks to Lauralee for making my think a bit more about my own health. It dawned on me that I am rationalizing  I'm too busy for exercise and sleep. "Hello!" I said to myself!! No wonder I'm not getting over these issues! So, I am committing {and this is hard for me} to be in bed by 10:30, and lights out by 11:00 {including my brain}. Also, I will exercise at least 3 times each week... besides chasing kids and cleaning house... which I have previously counted as my exercise.

Jan: So "GRATEFUL" for this challenge.  This month I challenge myself to rededicate sharing my gratefuls each day with my three incredible sisters and my dad. (who is incredible too!) We send each other a daily grateful list through email.  I have not taken the opportunity to write them down lately and send them. By writing down my gratefuls each day it helps me to recognize how much "GOOD" there is in my life even if things "feel" or seem hard I have an abundance of goodness in my life.  It also helps to keep my mind from wandering into negative thoughts and I can tell a big difference in my day to day activities.  I also challenge myself to drink at least 64 oz of water a day.

Maren: Wow we've got some good goals goin' on here! I decided I'm going to be a little kinder to myself this month. Usually I beat myself up that I'm not as kind, healthy, charitable, patient, motivated, fun, happy (the list goes on forever) as I should be but you know what? I'm going to shut that voice up. This month I am allowed to love me for me and ignore my weaknesses and rejoice in my strengths. October may become the best month yet!



I encourage you to join us as well, let us know what it is you are doing.  And remember WE ARE WOMEN, HEAR US ROAR!

Have a good one!
Lauralee