The Daily Exhorter

Motivational Monday: Challenge Yourself…Starting Now!

Bridget Wright — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:45:46 +0000

As it goes, it’s Monday morning and a lot of people met it with excitement…or dread.

Most Mondays mean back to work, back to the grind of things, back to the ho hum and humdrum that is your day. But, just because it’s Monday does NOT mean that it has to be pooey (a word I made up). So, in the spirit of wishing you a wonderful Monday and a great week, I want to ask you to start today by setting a goal and creating a challenge for yourself. Today!

I’m definitely taking my own advice in doing this by having my own little goal that I’ve set. My sister and I have a challenge going to see which of us can lose 30 pounds (fat loss) by September 1, 2012. We both decided to do this last month (December 2011) when we were all home to celebrate our mother’s birthday.

Now, both of us are different sizes and slightly different body builds, so our weight loss journey will likely be different, no doubt. But, the main thing is that we’ve set this goal and when I win (wink, wink), I’ll feel very accomplished and completely stoked! If you’re interested in following my journey to small-erdom, sign up on my health and exercise blog for updates and pictures.

What is your new goal for today? For the week? Have you set any goals yet?

Start today off by making a challenge for yourself or with someone else. Good luck!

Lots of

Bridget Wright — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:54:59 +0000

Thanks for the guest post by Donn Schroeder

There were a lot of TXU energy details for Lewisville Texas residents in my area so I finally decided to get back to the computer and look into electricity rates. I think it’s important to note that it’s been years since I’ve done an audit of all my utilities but it’s good to do one every now and then to make sure you’re not spending money when you don’t need to be. I’ve got a huge house and it really sucks down the energy so I have to be careful about every little thing. While I was at it I looked into our cable provider and also our security company, too, and I finally got rid of our home phone because we never used it anyway. I think it’s good to streamline when you can find the time but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. There are more times than not when I’m not worried about my house but when I get those lower bills in I’m going to be happy I did all this!

Happy New Year to You in 2012!!

Bridget Wright — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 05:00:58 +0000

I want to take a moment to wish each and every one of you a very happy and prosperous New Year’s beginning to you and your families. Whatever goals, plans or directives you have set for yourself in the New Year, my hopes are that you reach them all with energy, vim, vigor and satisfaction that you will start this new journey with.

Here’s to you and your happiness for the next 365 days!!