Welcome to the 2012 One Little Word April blog hop.
A glimpse of a journey that has proven to be anything but little.
The class prompt for April was to write yourself a little note- a note that includes where you are right now and where you hope/plan/envision yourself one year from now.
The now of my note, at this point, is I’m questioning whether or not my focus should be on a lack of balance in my life or having unrealistic expectations of myself. Trying to do too much. The where I hope to be one year from now is about having figured out whether it’s the lack of balance or trying to do to much [or maybe even a little of both] and having made changes. If it’s really a case of trying to do too much I will decide what is most important and let go of the rest. Not only that, I will let go of the rest without feeling like I’ve failed. Too much to ask for by the end of the year? My now also reminds myself of how I felt during a recent trip to Florida. Basically, my one and only expectation was to run a half marathon Sunday morning. No computer, blogging, workouts, work, menu to plan, creative projects or house to clean. It was a feeling of total relief and relaxation.
April Class Project
Links to - 2011 One Little Word || Embrace [who I am] and 2012 One Little Word || Balance .
So, relax, and take a little time to browse 2012 One Little Word || April.
If you started here, at my blog, and want to start from the beginning, go to Margie’s blog at http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog.
Your next stop is Veronica at www.veronicanorris.typepad.com .
Look for the May OLW Blog Hop on June 1.
Here is a complete list of blogs participating in today’s blog hop! (Note: the blog hop will go live by all participants no later than 8 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time). Allow for adjustments in time zones.
Margie http://xnomads.typepad.com/blog/one-little-word
Monica http://scrapinspired.com/
Jamie jmpgirl.blogspot.com
Lisa http://backtoallen.com/category/challenges/one-little-word/
Jenn www.studiojenn.blogspot.com
Jill http://jillconyers.com/ ——–> YOU ARE HERE!
Veronica www.veronicanorris.typepad.com
Cheri http://cheriandrews.blogspot.com
Monica B http://questtoperfectimperfection.blogspot.com/
Ruth http://suburbansahm.blogspot.com
Kaylea www.myscrappylife.com
Cindy http://www.cynthiacrysdale.com/
Donna http://holimess.blogspot.com/
Kelly http://mindingmynest.com
Carolina www.micinnamons-en.blogspot.com
Cindy http://seriousplay.typepad.com
Naomi http://poeticaperture.com
Nikki www.inkyart.com.au
Amanda http://scrappnbee.blogspot.com
Rebekah http://istampscrapcraft.blogspot.com/
Tere http://terecontodomicorazon.blogspot.com/
Kimberlee http://scrapsandsass.blogspot.com
Brighton www.dearbrighton.com
Kristina http://hrinspirationfromthe403.blogspot.ca/
Missus Wookie http://mrswookieswanderings.blogspot.com/
Tagged: 2012 goals, 2012 One Little Word, blog hop, One Little Word, scrapbooking, self portrait
I'm a wife, mom of 2, Swiftwick, FitFluential, Sweat Pink and Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador that is passionate about running, plant-based nutrition, fitness and an overall healthy lifestyle. Living a healthy life is not about perfection. It's about commitment, effort and progress! 
Blog hops are so fun! I’m about to check out some of these blogs.
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what a thoughtful post, jill. ‘doing too much’ is a concept that so many of us can relate to. i like your plan for addressing the issue and moving forward. good luck! xoxo
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Thank you JennL.
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Jill–I always love your posts. Finding that balance is so tough; I think ‘balance’ could be my word every single year! I love how you’ve reflected and how you’re weighing what matters to you most.Great self portrait, too
Lisa recently posted..One Little Word Blog Hop April 2012…Revisiting
It is tough and just when you think you’re close something throws it off again.
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
I’m super impressed by the thought of all those marathons ~ I’m still at the shall-I-try-running-a-5K stage!!
Great post.
Ruth recently posted..May: One Little Word Blog Hop
Thank you Ruth and YES you should try a 5K
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Balance is such a tricky thing. Loved your post. Great self-portrait.
Kimberlee recently posted..One Little Word: Blog Hop
Very tricky! Thanks Kimberlee.
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Hang in there Jill – I know your word will play out for you!
Cheri recently posted..One Little Word – May Edition
I know. It’s just going to take time. I feel like I’m exactly “where” I need to be right now with my word. KWIM?
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Awesome photo. Great post. I am so impressed with all that you do. Thinking about running makes me tired. :>
Donna recently posted..One Little Word: April, Note to Self
Thank you Donna!
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Total rest and relaxation sounds blissful, balancing those many demands on our life is always a struggle. I think many people can understand that – glad you managed that time.
It was the best and so unexpected.
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Uh, I thought I was queen of expecting too much of myself. I’m glad to hear I’m not alone!
Naomi recently posted..Note to self – May 1 OLW bloghop
Me too
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
I ask myself the same question regarding balance versing expecting/doing to much. Wonderful photo for this month! You look great!!
MonicaB recently posted..One Little Word Blog Hop
Thank you MonicaB! Have you found the answer?
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
i think yours is the struggle of so many women (including myself). thanks for sharing your honesty about your journey. love, kelly
kelly recently posted..OLW May Blog Hope
You’r right Kelly. Thank you!
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
When I catch up with your OLW posts I always read a few of your other posts too – and from where I am sitting you achieve so much – you are a picture of health and wellbeing and I think ‘oh that is where I want to be this time next year’ ….. to others you appear to have embraced your word this year. We all set ourselves far too many tasks and the hard part is working out what is important – good luck with finding your balance – you are an inspiration.
Nikki you can’t imagine how much your words mean to me. Thank you so much
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Jill, a thousand congrats on your half marathon! I am running my first race on the 20th of this month, so I can now relate to your thoughts and feelings. It is easy to feel disappointed in the overall ‘score’, but I am reminding both of us when I say that 13 miles is an accomplishment regardless of the time and pace! Blessings and strength to you!
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Thank you. Good luck with your first race. What distance? I’m running the Flying Pig Half this weekend. Hoping it doesn’t rain!
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
You are a great inspiration, thank you for sharing these beautiful words with us.
Love the photo!
Thank you Tere
jillconyers recently posted..Three Things Thursday || Lululemon. Running. A Blog Comment.
Hey Jill, we’re all in the same cruise ship together…finding balance and keeping our expectations for ourselves healthy and challenging enough to keep ourselves strong and happy…and still love and care for others. Been a real struggle for me this month also as I learned that some of the things I wanted to “Cultivate” just weren’t for cultivating right now. Wrong season. So…onward and forward. This article has helped me a lot this week…http://www.holleygerth.com/heart-to-heart-with-holley/2012/4/20/switching-your-focus.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dayspring%2FaSfH+%28Heart+to+Heart+with+Holley%29&utm_content=Google+Reader
That is a tough one, but it is wonderful that you have identified your issues and I love how you are trusting the process. You are definitely living your life to the fullest. IT is difficult to live a very full life and document it at the same time. I’m glad you got to relax in Florida. It sounds like you need a bit more of that in your life!
I always love stopping by.
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