Good Morning on Day 4 of CurvySexy! It's New Year's Eve, and we're planning to have some fun tonight, but that doesn't mean we can't set ourselves up for a good night with some solid planning today. It's the perfect day to hydrate and get our water and vitamins in so we have less of a hangover tomorrow. Also, making healthier eating choices during the day and getting a little exercise in means we can enjoy the night even more.
Today, we're going to add two bricks to our already solidifying foundation. We will continue to try and maintain the work and good habits we're already accomplishing while continuing to focus on other small victories we can add to our treasure pile. So let's have a little fun:
1. We've got our 20 minutes of yoga or walk/run, our plank, our kegels, and our core tightener, so let's add some butt pulses. Turn on a favorite dance song, and tighten and release our glutes to the beat of the music. It's a mini dance party! Pulse together, alternate, contract and hold, throw in some kegels or hip rolls... mix it up any way we like or however we're feeling the music. I love to do this in my car while I'm driving. By the time the song is over, I'm feeling it, and we'll be on the way to more toned and lifted cheeks.
2. On the more emotional/spiritual side of things, it's time to add some self-affirmations. If you're anything like me, you feel a little silly doing these, but the truth of the matter is that YOU ARE AMAZING, and that deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated. First, we figure out our motto or mantra, whether it be for this day, week, month, or year, then head to the closest private mirror, look yourself in the eye, and repeat it aloud 3 times. Say it like you mean it! You are strong! You are sexy! You just have to believe it.
To round out this side of things, it's time for gratitudes and our positivity journal, so here's mine:
1. I finished all my grading and submitted my grades. The Fall 2015 semester is a wrap!
2. After only a few days I can already feel the difference in my body from the yoga, and I love it!
3. My husband took care of the dishes so I could finish my grading at a reasonable hour. Teamwork!
After feeling a little disheartened following submission of grades from my other school on Monday, I was really happy and excited following grade submission last night. I really had two great classes full of students who attended regularly and did the work assigned. They all did really well! I find it curious that the difference between schools was so marked. I know that I want to take a look at revising my lesson plans and teaching style over the break. I definitely think I'm heading in the right direction in terms of student-based learning, but there's always room for improvement, and I'm hoping to make some big adjustments.
Well, that's all for today! I hope everyone has a fun and happy yet safe New Year's Eve! Don't be afraid to dance the night away. I will see you all tomorrow in the new year. :)
Be CurvySexy,
Christine
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