{"id":11695,"date":"2023-04-12T17:41:03","date_gmt":"2023-04-12T21:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/?p=11695"},"modified":"2023-04-12T17:41:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T21:41:03","slug":"rah-rah-rah-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp2.dinnertime.com\/content\/2023\/04\/12\/rah-rah-rah-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Rah Rah Rah Today!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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April is a betwixt and between month. It\u2019s not really warm but it\u2019s no longer winter. The weather can go from sunny and hot to wet and chilly, from one day to another. I love April because it feels like hope. It’s a positive time of rebirth and amazing beauty. I definitely have spring fever!\"\"<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why I was surprised to learn that there is a day designated as Blah Blah Blah Day. There\u2019s nothing blah about April! Blah Blah Blah Day is described as ~a day to do all things everyone\u2019s been nagging you about such as quitting smoking, lose weight, gain weight, get a real job or take out the trash.<\/em><\/p>\n

I want to reframe this day. Let\u2019s call this day Rah! Rah! Rah! Day. It just makes more sense. It\u2019s like I\u2019m giving myself permission to attack my list of to-do\u2019s and personal promises because I want<\/em> to, not because someone has nagged me or I ought<\/em> to do them. Rah! Rah! Rah! Day is a reminder that I\u2019m in control, and encourages me to focus on the things that will improve my day-to-day life, long-term health and happiness. Accomplishing goals and checking off items from my to-do list also helps my mental wellbeing. Let\u2019s give a cheer for Rah! Rah! Rah! Day!<\/p>\n

Studies show<\/a> that making lists helps us accomplish our goals. What will you add to your list to enhance your health and happiness?<\/p>\n

Rah! Rah! Rah! strategies to help prioritize.<\/h2>\n

Step 1: Make a list of what you want to accomplish.<\/span><\/strong> Write it all down. It may look intimidating, but if these are the things you know you want to do, then it\u2019s important to note them.<\/p>\n

Step 2: Separate your list into three sections:\"\"<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Easy-and-immediate<\/span><\/strong>, such as planning out the week’s meals, grocery shopping and getting the car cleaned. Checking each of these tasks off your list will give you a quick win.<\/li>\n
  2. Schedule-time-to-complete.<\/span><\/strong> Cleaning out your clothes closet or painting the bedroom are the types of tasks that take a bit more time and will need some pre-planning to accomplish.<\/li>\n
  3. Long-term-effort<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span> Examples would include going back to school, buying a new house, quitting smoking. Approach these goals with patience and planning. Even something that seems far-reaching is important to include on your list. Noting them will help you focus. Many of your goals may support each other, such as a finding a new job\u2026 that earns you more money\u2026 so you can purchase a new home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Step 3: Prioritize within each list.<\/span><\/strong> What are the most important tasks you want to get done first? Which will enable you to do the next thing? For example, if you want to save money, what are the things you can do to help you accomplish this goal, such as tightening your grocery bill, eating out less and making more meals at home?\"\"<\/p>\n

    Step 4: Make an action plan<\/span><\/strong> for each item on your list.<\/p>\n