Curiosity

I'm still working on finding a way to enjoy a vacation home without feeling like crap on the return. 

MOST of that feeling is eating (and sometimes a little drinking) like I'm on vacation which leaves me blah and bloated.  Add less sleep, less quiet time, lots more interacting with people and I'm a mess after the weekend.  Since we come often, I need to do better.

Brooke Castillo says look at it with CURIOSITY -- like a fun experiment, rather than restrictions and negative thoughts.

I worked on that last weekend over my birthday with decent success.  This weekend is different because it comes with lots of work, lots of socializing and an extra day.

Still ... this is the experiment.  How can I have fun and still feel great?  It starts and ends with keeping my energy up.  Hormones are making me extra sensitive to "vacation" things.  More sweets.  Less veggies.  Less sleep.  More late night eating.  Things like this.  Then I have super low energy.

The first "experiment" is doing the craft beer tour with a non-drinker ticket.  I don't like craft beer, don't feel well drinking and absolutely don't ever do well day-drinking.  Can I enjoy myself and not completely participate?  

I'm keeping my focus choosing to feel my best, instead of what I'm missing out on.  I have a lot of hosting to do this weekend and need to feel energized to organize it all.

This is my HAPPY BIRTHDAY for my hubby -- a FUN family weekend.  Like most families, the mom guides the ship and brings the enthusiasm to the activities.  If I'm happy and enjoying myself, usually everyone else is too.  Family time needs a cheerleader.  

Curiosity.  It helps.  Have a great day.  Later gators.