Slowing Down To Enjoy The Finish Line












I've sort of felt like I was in a race to get to the finish line with this cleanse. The past couple of days I've decided to slow down as David taught me over the holidays. Otherwise if I rush I could actually miss something important, something uplifting.

I am not the type of person that likes to rush anyhow, when I do I find I am out of sync which drives me crazy. For example, I get up at 5:00 am when I'm working, I don't leave my house until 7:30 am. By doing this, I can leisurely get myself ready, that way I'm not cranky or frustrated when going to wait for the bus.

I despise being late for anything so I leave a half hour early, that way if something happens I can catch the following bus and still not be late. I'm pretty sure I got this trait from my mother, my dad didn't care if he was late. I think it's rude to be late, it's like you think you're better than other people. My time is just as important as everyone else's time.

I have educated both my daughters the same thing about time. This is a learned behavior, a simple one that can be taught. Just change your attitude, no one should feel entitled to make another person wait.

Getting back to slowing down, I'm relaxing now and enjoying the last few days of the cleanse. Also, I am taking stock with what I want to keep up with the food cleanse, by keeping the best parts. This has really helped me to think about what I'm eating, I am way more organized so that I can have a healthy lunch. I never want to go back to stopping for quick meals, they are not good for me.

I also think that I will cut back my time with social media, there is no need to be active for hours. The only time I'll be on Facebook for any amount of time is when David is home, it's the way we talk to each other. I know we'll talk on Skype and the phone more but Facebook is easy for him.

I am going to take a Yoga breathing class, this will help to loosen me up more and with all the stresses we have in our lives, it's something we should do for ourselves.

I'm looking forward to the future with keeping the best parts of this cleanse. This has taught me what is important and what is good for me. It also showed me I was more than capable of doing this, all with a happy attitude.


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  1. You know I used to be late for everything until someone told me that tidbit, about it seeming like your time was more important than everyone else's. I am very rarely late for anything now unless it is down to traffic. Amazing how once you change your perspective how change of bad habits can happen all at once.

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    1. Thank you Jamiessmiles, I agree... isn't it amazing how easy it is to change your bad habits once you really decide:)

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  2. You are learning so many good things. I am someone who can learn by listening to what others say and you have affected me in a positive way - I will be having a good healthy salad or soup for lunch now; limiting my fb time and trying to spend time being more organized. Thanks Launna.

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    1. Awe thank you All Things Good, I am so glad I touched you in a positive way. I wish I could have learned by listening... I was too stubborn when I was younger... I definitely learn more by listening now, it's so much easier:)

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  3. It's amazing how your experience changed so much in your life :) You have learned so many things, this is really great!
    http://thesmallnoble.blogspot.de/

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  4. Thank you Thesmallnoble, I appreciate your comments... all these changes happened so quickly, all I had to do was change my thoughts. :)

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  5. What a wonderful post! Changes are a good thing in life and I can relate to cutting back also. I have greatly cut back my Facebook time in order to spend more time with my husband. I have felt so much better since. Thanks for sharing this Shauna!

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    1. Change is more than good, it always helps us to grow. Thank you for your wonderful comments on my post:)

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  6. Launna, I appreciate your words, I took the check the words but put the comments to approval. have people who do not respect the words of another. I love you! Thank you for motivating me to write.
    As was said in the text is important to accept the change. Beautiful!

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    1. Jaqueline as usual, you are an amazing woman, you have inspired me with your poetry:)

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  7. Thanks for all your cute comments!

    I wish I could read all of your textes an comment them too.
    But my English is not that well. :(
    But it seems like everyone like your posts, so... keep it on! :)

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    1. Sunny, I will try to post in your language through a translator :)

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  8. Hello, thanks for enjoying my poetry! You dont need to translate cause I also speak english!

    Anyways, thanks!!!!

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    1. That's awesome Angelica, thank you for posting on my blog :)

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  9. Oh, in Germany it's very warm!
    The sun shines! Yaay! :)

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    1. It is starting to be beautiful here in Nova Scotia, it rained the past couple of days but that only brings the green out which I love.

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