3-Rule

It’s New Years Day and today I decided on the 3-Rule, I felt inspired by the 3-Rule.  I felt inspired to try the 3-Rule this year in 2021.  The thought of the 3-Rule brings me Joy and the I feel that having these weekly goals will bring me Joy too.

The definition of 3 is “a number that is one more than 2” - and Rule defined as “a fixed principle that determines conduct, habit, custom”, “one or a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.”

My parents gave me the Australian Women’s Health Diary 2021 - it’s really great!  My Dad always buys this for my Mum and I’m excited that I have one this year too.  I am going to use this Diary to record by achievement towards my goals!

So my 3-Rule includes - every week:

- 3 times walking (started today and love walking and love when I have a job along the way too)

- 3 times sit-ups (felt good to exercise like I used to when I was super fit and healthy)

- 3 times stretching (this is definitely a goal for me and much needed)

- 3 times meditation for 10 mins (also felt good to relax and meditate today)

- 3 times declutter for 30 mins (achieved some great de-cluttering today and cleared out 101 items - winning!)

- 3 times fast in the morning (saves time, feels good to fast too)

- 3 times early to bed - before 9:45pm (really need this, need to make this commitment and follow through with this rule)

- 3 times writing (really love writing and want to make time for writing – and perhaps this can be the 3 times I let my husband watch his television show rather than me always choosing what I want to watch)

- 3 times activities with children - at least (had the best time at the park today, love being with my children, totally present, having fun)

- 3 times reading at night - at least (also loved reading children’s books with my children tonight)

 

Plus the 3 times ONLY rules:

- 3 times only treats per week (today I enjoyed treats, trying to take the guilt away and enjoy treats yet also put a limit on the number of treats I eat - this will be important as Easter comes closer, especially with Easter eggs already for sale and my family and me especially enjoying some Easter eggs and it feels good to not say I am going to give up treats or chocolate which is what I am always trying to do)

- 3 times only having TV dinners (it’s fun and relaxing, especially for the children, yet I really want more dinners at the table this year – a clean table, dinner with the family, conversation and laughter).

It’s not overly ambition yet it gives structure and goals for 2021. 

I weighed myself this morning and I want to be healthy and fit this year.  I don’t want to feel frumpy.  I am heading towards 50 years of age this year and I want to feel at my best - I want to be at my best for my children, for my family, for myself.  Being at my best with bring me Joy.