It's that time again. A New Year, a fresh start, resolutions, goals, dreams, etc.
First you have to face the reality that all of those goals that you set, you totally blew off and didn't accomplish. That is really a tough thing to swallow. Especially if you're me and you once again did not get off your duff and lose all that weight you hate.
I have learned that it doesn't pay to dwell on the negative. I can choose to be happy or sad and I choose to be happy.
I have taken quite a bit of time to focus on me these past few days and to give some thought to what changes I want to make in my life in 2009. After much soul searching, prayer, and thought I have committed myself to the following changes in 2009.
1. I'm going back to work full-time (Monday thru Thursday) because I feel the need to get out and about AND I am going to use my income to get us completely out of debt as well as do
some special things for myself (more on that to follow).
2. I am going to share and delegate my household responsibilities not only with my children, but with my husband as well.
3. I am going to spend LESS time watching television and MORE time reading, listening to music, stitching, and playing games with my children and husband.
4. I am going to once and for all lose this annoying weight. I have joined weight watchers, I have worked out a schedule for meals and workouts, and I have set goals for myself. I am spending these last few days of 2008 doing a complete body cleansing to truly start fresh on my January 5th start date. I am doing this for my health, my heart, and my self-esteem.
5. I am going to spend time each month at my favorite spa. I will be getting facials every month.
6. I will make healthier meals for my family using more fruits, vegetables, and organic products.
7. I am going to spend LESS time doing things that I think I have to and MORE time doing things that I want to.
8. I will take care of myself this year - I am a priority.
9. I will have one date each month with my husband.
10. I will spend time each morning with my Lord and Savior.
11. I will exercise every day..for my heart, for my health, for my self-esteem.
12. I will eliminate diet coke completely from my diet (I realize I am addicted)
So, what about you? What have you got itching under your skin that you want to accomplish? What are your dreams? Do you set goals? Do you have a good feeling about the new year?
8 comments:
I have some similar goals...I need to stop drinking diet coke and lose weight. I would like to STOP working, but don't have any plan to. I want to devote more time to the Word and committing more scripture to memory. I'll pray for you to meet with success on your goals. Happy New Year.
I've got some similiar goals. I want to focus on my relationship with God more this year!
That is a great list! I like the delegating chores to the husband! And it sounds like youre doing things to better yourself--sounds great! :)
Most of your goals are identical to mine! Boy if we lived closer we could be accountability partners.
Those are all great goals! Best wishes in accomplishing each one of them with a roaring success! :)
I am tearing up about the diet coke for you. I am so impressed. I need someone to make me do the same stuff.
I'm not much for new year resolutions bc I'm always afraid I won't fulfill them. But after looking at your goals maybe I should switch the wording to "goals" instead of "resolutions" ~ maybe this would help me. I think I may start myself with a small 1-5 goal list and see where that gets me. Thanks for the inspiration!
Now, on a funnier note, there are LOTS of stitching goals I have. LOL And so much to stitch! One thing I've never done is plot out what I plan on stitching for the upcoming year. I've noticed that a lot of ladies do this at the start of each year. I think I'll try that with respect to stitching.
This is a great resolution list! I am praying for you that 2009 will be a year of self-renewal for you, to help you be a better and happier wife, mother, woman.
And while I'm at it, I'll be praying the same thing for me...
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