Keeping appointments with myself have been half successful and half unsuccessful recently. In the height of handling big litigation that lasted these past three years, I easily failed in both categories at keeping appts with myself. In fact I got to the point where I didn't even bother making them anymore. Five months post- litigation cases, I am challenged at embracing the healthy habit. I thought it would be easier to pick up again and I severely underestimated the work it takes to rebuild healthy habits. As I evaluate my journey these past few months, I at least have started making them again in both my personal and work life. I find I'm most successful so far in my personal life and still cancel several appt with myself at work. But at least I am making them again.  I find the difference is that in my personal like the appt usually includes someone else - like a workout buddy or a date with my husband so there is still a level of accountability there. I find that not to be the case at work when I make appts with myself. But I do feel like the fact that I'm even making them again is a big leap forward for me.

Deep thoughts by nicola.

Nicola Hobeiche