by Jen
on December 16, 2010
I am currently in the midst of making a decision (which I hope to be able to share with you early next week) and I am really struggling with it. This has been going on for weeks now and while I am the first to admit that I am terribly indecisive in general, this particular situation is bad – even for me.
I have made a pro/con list, talked with Brandon, my mom and a close friend and spent a lot of time really thinking about what I want and what’s best for my long-term goals. My heart is telling me to go for it but my realistic side is telling me that now is not the time.
How do I decide? Do I throw caution to the wind and go for it? Or listen to the voice of reality in my head? This is driving me crazy. I feel so torn. (P.S. Did you read Nicole’s post yesterday? She’s going through the same thing, although I can assure you that my decision is not in regards to running.)
I commented on Nicole’s post that I was also trying to make a decision but hadn’t discussed it on my blog. Sometimes I feel guilty for writing about serious/un-fun topics on the blog but the truth is that we all go through this stuff and sometimes decisions are tough.
How do you make decisions – especially those involving how to commit your time, energy and resources?
I don’t have much to share today. I hoped to get an ashtanga practice in before work today but unfortunately, the roads were a bit icy when I woke up at 5 and I decided that I should not risk it (reminder: I live in the South – we don’t do icy!).
We had our department lunch at Vivace today and I did not take pictures of my meal. I had a salad with beets, gorganzola, grapes, radishes, mixed greens and grilled salmon with a lemon vinaigrette.
I taught BodyPump after work and then came home and made dinner.
Roasted cauliflower with parmesan, Spiced Chicken and roasted potatoes.
I’m only working a half day tomorrow! Hoping to finally get started on my Christmas shopping (um, yes…we are VERY behind!).
Happy Friday!
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