Neglecting My Responsibilities
Lots of people give lip service to responsibilities. It is even mentioned in the iconic movie, "Stand By Me," at the end where the students are protesting their principal's incarceration. One girl tells a boy that the principal wouldn't be proud of him because, "you don't take care of your responsibilities!" This term can have a variety of meanings and connotations. As a parent, this can mean making sure your family is clothed, fed, clean, and healthy. As an individual, this means caring for yourself.
When I say I am neglecting my responsibilities I am referring to myself. I ran yesterday for the first time in a week (last week I met my first short term goal...I ran one consecutive mile!). I have been inundated with work needs. I am trying to work hard to keep my job and hopefully make full time next year. I am taking on responsibilities at work that are superfluous, but I can only be in one place at a time, so something has to suffer. My running is that thing.
In my run yesterday it was so nice. I spent the entire time thinking about some big decisions coming up. I was able to break the problem down and make a rational decision without emotion playing a part. I was also able to make a plan to work toward making it happen.
However, I realized that, although I could still run my consecutive mile, I lost time. In fact, I dropped three minutes. This was discouraging, but it showed me I have to keep up with it. I can't neglect this habit and expect to stay on par for my first 5k in June. It is a constant work in progress. I am angry at myself for allowing it to happen, but I am proud that I have decided not to give up.
This afternoon can't come fast enough!!
2nd short term goal: run 2 consecutive miles!!!
When I say I am neglecting my responsibilities I am referring to myself. I ran yesterday for the first time in a week (last week I met my first short term goal...I ran one consecutive mile!). I have been inundated with work needs. I am trying to work hard to keep my job and hopefully make full time next year. I am taking on responsibilities at work that are superfluous, but I can only be in one place at a time, so something has to suffer. My running is that thing.
In my run yesterday it was so nice. I spent the entire time thinking about some big decisions coming up. I was able to break the problem down and make a rational decision without emotion playing a part. I was also able to make a plan to work toward making it happen.
However, I realized that, although I could still run my consecutive mile, I lost time. In fact, I dropped three minutes. This was discouraging, but it showed me I have to keep up with it. I can't neglect this habit and expect to stay on par for my first 5k in June. It is a constant work in progress. I am angry at myself for allowing it to happen, but I am proud that I have decided not to give up.
This afternoon can't come fast enough!!
2nd short term goal: run 2 consecutive miles!!!
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