Thursday task list

Do white laundry

Empty, clean & organize freezer

Make appointment for yearly exam

Vacuum couch and chair

Declutter bathroom cabinet

Scrub and shine bathroom sink

Change bathroom hand towels

Clear cobwebs from entryway

Wednesday task list

Change sheets

Clean oven

Clean mirrors & tv screens

Wipe bedroom blinds

Sweep & mop entryway

Tuesday task list

Scrub kitchen sink until it shines

Check fridge for expired foods

Clean kitchen windows

Wipe out microwave

Vacuum bedroom

Bedroom:

Clean up or replace all candles

Diffuse rosemary, peppermint and lemon

Spritz linen with pillow spray

Hallway:

Dust and polish pictures and mirrors

Saturday task list

Pick up grocery order

Do laundry

Finish any tasks not completed this past week

Friday task list

Make next week's menu

Order groceries

Thursday task list

Mop kitchen and bathroom floors

Sort, clean & polish bedroom  knick knacks, candle holders, trinket boxes, etc

Have you ever done this in Target? I have. 🙊

 There I was, 10 years ago, feeling like a mid-life crisis had just overtook me… 

I was in the dressing room at TJ Maxx, trying on some of their new swimsuits, and I completely broke down.  Since turning 40, it’s like I didn’t even recognize the body I was seeing when I looked in the mirror.

Fuller waist, cellulite, wider hips and thighs... Ya know, the normal, typical stuff that comes with turning 40 and life.  But for some reason, I just wasn’t that understanding nor forgiving with myself.  Can you relate?

I struggled for months after that with my self-confidence, keeping a positive body image, shopping for clothes, and just trying to feel beautiful in this phase of life. Like just fake it ‘til ya make it, right? 

I started getting really fed up with how I was feeling AND treating myself, so I started looking for solutions… I was desperate to feel like myself again.

Now… You’ll have to meet me back here next week in order to hear how the ending to this mid-life crisis played out. (But at least you know I DID survive and got outta that dressing room ) But what I WILL tell you is the very first step I took in “Operation: Get My Health and Confidence Back NOW” 

 Everyday I started committing to doing 1 thing for me… 1 thing that was for me, and solely me. 

I know some may read that and think it’s a little conceited or selfish, but that’s my assignment I have for you over the next week… Commit to doing 1 thing specifically for you! 

It doesn’t have to cost money. It doesn’t have to take 2+ hours. Heck, in this stage of life you may just be lucky to get 10 minutes of “you” time. 

But I don’t want you to forget that there’s only one you.  And it’s time for you to start treating her like the queen she is. 

Your friend,

Dawn

P.S. If you need some ideas on what to do for some self-care, I’d love to share - My simple, go-to favorites are listening to a good book, going for a walk outdoors, binge watching a good show and listening to music.  Don’t overcomplicate taking care of YOU!

Wednesday task list

Change sheets

Toss old catalogs and magazines

Wash all throw rugs

Tuesday task list

Dust

Vacuum

Wash bedroom curtains, blinds and windows

Monday task list

Empty trash cans

Windex mirrors and tv screens

Clear off all bedroom surfaces and wipe down

Menu plan for the week of May 2nd

 

Breakfasts:

Baked egg cups and fruit

Overnight oats with berries

Wonder whips and fruit

Lunch:

Leftovers

Turkey wraps

Salad

Dinner:

Monday: Balsamic chicken and veggies

Tuesday: Mexican zoodles

Wednesday: Air fryer chicken and zucchini

Thursday: Tuscan chicken with veggies

Friday: Buffalo chicken burger and salad

Snack: Banana, apple, cheese stick, cottage cheese, popcorn

Weekend: Cook up what's leftover, eat up any leftovers, take out and/or go out

ENJOY