Centering Myself

I've mentioned that I have removed as many trivial day to day decisions from my life as possible.

I don't think about when I can get to the gym or how long I'll be there. I follow the group fitness schedule that fits my lifestyle. I also almost never miss a class. I'm still working towards my fitness goals, but have eliminated the decision making needed to get it done (which alone I find exhausting). Group fitness also helps keep me going because I enjoy seeing the same people for each class.

I eat the same thing for breakfast every morning. This might feel boring for some, but I've found it so freeing! The 2-3 minutes it takes to decide what I'm going to eat (and take out everything I need to make it) only add to the stress of the other billion decisions I have to make each morning. I wish I had the same magic solution for lunch and dinner!

I've mentioned that my work wardrobe has been minimalized. I have 3 dresses, 3 slacks, and about 6 or 8 blouses all within the same color palette (shoes and accessories too). When I found that this helped make laundry day SO much easier, I did the same with workout and casual wear. I got rid of anything that I would only wear for particular moods (goodbye fat pants!!!). If it didn't flatter or match anything else in my closet, it was out of my life.

I guess I've taken a minimalistic approach to life in general. I'm centering myself to better handle everything else that overwhelms me. I don't find myself bored...in fact it's quite the opposite. I look forward to my mornings and evenings. They are soothing even in the chaos.