It's that time of year where people are talking/writing/posting about resolutions. I have never really been one to make resolutions, but hearing a lot of people talk about theirs makes my wheels start to turn and makes my desires and goals rise to the surface of my head and my heart. There are so many things I want to improve at, or start doing (and stop doing, for that matter), so I thought it might be helpful to post my goals here for many reasons. 1) to be able to look back at, in case i need a refresher of what i wanted to accomplish this year. 2) to keep myself accountable. 3) for you guys to keep me accountable! i'd love for you to ask me how i'm doing with my goals. 4) to be able to look back and hopefully see progress and be proud of what i've accomplished.
With that said, here are my goals for this year:
1. Get healthy (healthier, really). I think I typically eat pretty well. I love veggies and fruit, and eat a good amount of them. When I cook meals for my family, I try to make it as balanced as possible. However... if we go out to eat (which is a weakness for me AND my hubby... not good!) I definitely don't make the smartest choices. I really want to be more conscious of my food choices when at home, and when out. (Let me just say right here, if you see me at chick-fil-a, I will NOT be getting the fruit cup instead of fries. Those fries dipped in chick-fil-a sauce are something I will not give up. I'll just do twenty extra jumping jacks when I get home.) :)
2. Get fit. I have not had a consistent exercise routine since I was a senior in high school! Awful, I know. I used to dance, so I had scheduled classes that I had to attend, which forced me to get the exercise that I needed. Unfortunately, I am lacking in the area of self-discipline. I can tell myself over and over that I am going to start doing ______, but what I haven't figured out yet is how to actually follow through with it. I hate this about myself. One day (when our budget allows) I desperately want to join a gym (preferably the Y) so I can sign up for classes to attend. Sometimes I think that might be the best way to ensure that I will actually exercise! I know there are so so many benefits to exercising, and I want to benefit from them, not just dream about how I wish I could.
I have not lost the weight leftover from my pregnancy with Evelyn (or any of my pregnancies for that matter, if we're really being honest here). People will say, "oh my goodness, you look so great. you have nothing to be worried about!", which I truly appreciate. Who wouldn't appreciate those kind of words? However, what I wish people could understand is that while I may look "fine" considering I had a baby 3 months ago, I don't feel like myself. I have a weight that I feel comfortable with, (comfortable, not thrilled) and I am not there right now. My goal is to take action at home to shed a few pounds. I am tired of feeling gross and insecure with my body. I spend almost my entire day caring for others, and its time I start caring for myself too.
3. Have more consistent quiet times. Earlier when I mentioned my lack of self-discipline, it certainly applies here. Its so easy to get so busy, that I won't even make time to spend 15 minutes with the Lord, reading His word and praying. How selfish! How can I expect to have a relationship with Him without communication?! My goal is to make it a priority to spend time with Him each day. After all, what a privilege (understatement much?) it is to be able to do that.
Now for my more light-hearted goals:
4. Take more pictures.
5. Blog more. Do it for myself, not for anyone else.
6. Be more intentional in how I show my husband I love and care for him. Shower him with love using his love language(s).
7. Put away laundry as soon as its folded, no matter how late at night it is or how tired I am. (WHY is this so hard for me?!)
8. Be a better friend. When I hear of a friend going through a tough situation, be better about following up and asking how they are doing. Pray for them and let them know (often) I am praying for them.
9. Read more.
10. Enjoy the little things. Don't freak out if I can't see the floor through the massive amounts of toys lying around. Hug and kiss my babies as often as they will let me. Pray for my children. Pray for their futures and their future spouses. Spend money wisely. Don't make a big deal about things that aren't a big deal. Have fun.
Whew, that last one was a little long. Sorry about that.
Thanks for reading, if you made it till the end. Please remember to keep me accountable and ask me how I'm doing with following through.
Just remember, if we're at Chick-fil-A eating french fries together, don't ask me how I'm doing with my eating habits. Thankyouverymuch.
6 comments:
Love you and love this post!!! I am blogging tonight too while our husbands watch football together! Can't wait to eat fries together sometime very soon. Do they have fries at McAlisters? :)
those are great goals to have! David and I did the same thing a couple of weeks ago. What is crazy is that it will soon be 2013 and I'll have no idea the year went by so fast, so I am hoping to achieve those goals we made. Good Luck!
Great goals Ash! I'm in the process of putting mine together too, and we have many in common! No judgements about CFA here :)
ha. i'm still giggling about the "put away folded laundry no matter how late or tired". that is SO me. i think right now we have 5 baskets of folded laundry up in my room.
no judgements about the fries. ever.
you can apply for financial aid at the Y- my sister in law's sister did and their family has a membership for like $10 a month. seriously, if rex can write off thousands of dollars, the y can write off a couple dollars... go try! or, planet fitness- holly is a member and it's $15 a month. todd says they run $10 a month deals too!
you are a fantastic friend. you know how much i value and treasure your honesty, advice, confrontation, accountability, prayers and encouragament. i know i am not the only friend who feels this way :) so- you have one item checked off your list, and it's only january 10th :)
I do love this post. Such a reminder of things I want to do....be deliberate about choosing healthy food options, make more balanced breakfast and lunch choices for my family especially, be deliberate about taking time for becca-projects but not be so selfish when an interruption is caused by my family, enjoy the 2's more and whine less, be more consistent in helping and offering help to others, ....
I am with Em; you are already a pretty amazing friend!
I say eating out is all about enjoying the foods you wouldn't otherwise make at home, especially if you don't do it much. If it was a frequent thing, then you might want to be more careful.
Love your other goals, especially to read more and I know we share this in common. I'm hoping that when we move and I don't have any commitments I'll have more time to enjoy reading.
As for laundry, I think it's been the impossible chore to stay on top of because the time you have to do it, the kids are asleep in their rooms. Since we've put our house on the market, I've finally been able to stay ahead by doing a load a day and putting it away right after I fold. Whoever is sleeping while I'm putting away I put their clothes aside and then put away right when they get up. So just pretend someone is stopping by to buy your house everyday :) Keeps you on top of cleaning too.
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