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Hard to believe that the first month of 2015 is coming to a close, seems like it is going quickly already. I feel like I have missed out on telling you all about my personal goals for 2015, maybe it is because I have not had time to actually focus on the goals I want to achieve this year. When I started thinking about my goals I had one word that stuck in my mind. Balance. Goodness friends, I need to get Back to Balance now! My first clue – it is January 27th and I am just now thinking about my goals for the New Year!! Yikes!
2014 was a great year, Blessed pretty much describes it but that didn’t mean I was being the best mom, wife or person and that needs to change. Life is crazy busy but now I need to slow that crazy train down and focus on the things that matter in life. Family, Health and Self Care.
Back to Balance in 2015 – Goals
At times I feel stretched to the max. When I am feeling this way I also find myself making bad health choices and not being present with my family, not to mention I never feel like there is time for me. Not a great way to feel. This is why this year I want to focus on Balance. This means making better choices, spending time with family, focusing on work and remembering to take time for myself.
I have a couple of big vices. Coffee and Candy. Yikes. Those two things are my biggest downfall. Those yummy coffee drinks can totally weigh you down and allow you to consume way more calories in one cup of coffee than necessary for a whole day! Thankfully SKINNY COW® has made this goal of being more mindful of my snacking and coffee intake super easy.
The NEW SKINNY COW® Creamy Iced Coffee Drink totally lets me get my yummy latte fill but in a sensible way. The cold coffee beverage has rich, expertly roasted coffee and is folded into creamy velvety low fat milk. For only 120 calories per bottle you will enjoy this coffeehouse inspired treat! The NEW SKINNY COW® Creamy Iced Coffee is available in three amazing flavors: Mocha Latte, Vanilla Latte, and Creamy Cappuccino.
I am using these in the morning. Instead of stopping at my local coffeehouse I simply stock up on these Iced Coffee drinks and feel better about my choices. The 120 calorie bottles are really easy to take with me to work too.
These two, I adore them and frankly they are growing up way too fast. I do not want another year to go by with out spending every moment I can with them. I need to learn to unplug when the kids are awake and focus on them. I do not want Jude and Teagan to grow up thinking that mommy has to have her phone on all the time. Quality family time and fun is so important and I think having that balance will make me a happier and healthier person overall.
I want candy! So I have already talked about how the new NEW SKINNY COW® Creamy Iced Coffee Drink is helping me by cutting out those coffeehouse drinks every day and now it is time to introduce you all to my treat. I have one treat a day. ONE! I need a limit people or I would eat candy all day! The struggle is real! Every day around my 3pm slump at work I open one of my favorite SKINNY COW® chocolatey candies and indulge. The SKINNY COW® Dreamy Clusters Milk Chocolatey Candy and the SKINNY COW® Divine Caramel Filled Chocolatey Candy are my favorite! I am able to get my candy fix and jump back into my focus of good health choices.
Water, I have a really hard time drinking enough water and I know if I really focused on it, I would physically feel a lot better and healthier. This goal is going to be hard for me but I am trying. Every morning I start my day with a nice cold drink of water and then continue the water intake while at work. Again, focusing on my health is a huge piece to my Back to Balance in 2015 goal. I want to be healthier both physically and emotionally so that I can be the best mother and wife for my family.
My last piece of making this goal the perfect goal of 2015 is Self-Care. Sure, eating healthier, drinking more water and cutting back on the sugary coffee drinks is part of self care but I am talking about me time. I love to read but have not read a book in over 3 months! I want to read more and enjoy time away from the computer and work. My goal is to read at least 5 books this year. A goal that seems easy but as life gets busy, sometimes the books get left out.
You can find these amazing SKINNY COW® products at Walmart. Make sure you pick some up and start focusing on getting balanced in 2015!
What is your tip for me to get Back to Balance this year?
Skinny Cow is a great way to treat yourself with lower calorie treats. I love their candy bars!
I love Skinny Cow. I eat their chocolates all the time because they are less calories.
I love skinny cow esp the ice cream products and chocolate I really need to try the coffees though.Thanks for sharing!!
I feel like we have similar goals, eating better, unplugging and just enjoying our family more, reading again and yes drinking more water, I'm so bad with that. I made these goals and need to focus more on actually doing it. Also, did not know Skinny Cow had these drinks, yum!
I havent tried Skinny Cow, but I have such a sweet tooth – and I'm always craving chocolate. I may have to try those chocolates and indulge every now and then
I really enjoyed this post. Finding balance is a hard thing to do and a great goal to set!!
Coffee and Candy are my Vices as well 🙁 Taste sooo good … It great you will be slowing things down this year to create Balance … keep us informed on your Journey
I have not had a chance to taste the new Skinny Cow coffee drinks. They sounds delicious.
The best advice I can give you is to take time for yourself. It's something I am trying to do myself to have better balance.
I love everything Skinny Cow makes – and I loved Big Little Lies!
Skinny cow is awesome. they have really delicious products.
Skinny cow is a delicious treat that we don't have to feel guilty about!!
These skinny cow treats look delicious – I think I may get some for my work.
Isn't everything better in a mason jar? And you have such a beautiful family!!
I'm not a big coffee drinker but that iced coffee looks great. I've always loved Skinny Cow's chocolates.
Finding balance in your life s so important.
It is important to find a balance in life. One of the best ways yo do that is to figure out what works in your life and not to copy what everyone else is doing.
This was SO good! I have the opportunity to review it too, and I am majorly impressed with the light flavor.
Even your goals sound so Balanced! You've got this. I can relate to a lot of the focus you have for 2015. #client
This java junkie MUST try that delicious looking drink!
I'd never seen this little cow. Reminds me a little of the Chic-fila cows. This looks like a good refreshing drink!
Those skinny cow caramel candies are to die for! I tried them last year and can't resist them now!