2012 is here for just a short time more and then comes another year....2013
But what does that mean? Is it just a number? Just "another year". My intention this year is for it not to be just another but for it to be a great year starting with January 1 being a great day clear through December 25. Before you consider this an unrealistic proposition, let me elaborate.
Each year we set "New years resolutions" which quickly turn into undesired regrets then we vow to not do that to ourselves next year. Sound familiar? So what do we do about?
Let me answer what I shall attempt to do about it.
1. Examine the reasoning. Why do I set resolutions? Just as every day can be, January 1st provides an excellent "fresh start". Forget the Christmas cookies, lack of gym time, expanding waste line, and shrinking wallet and start thinking about what I could do with a clean slate. Sounds reasonable right?
2. Ahhhh, the key word, REASONABLE! Some of us, myself included, tend to set goals that are just insane. Workout 2 hours every day for the next year.....yeah that ones blown uhhh, January 1! Instead, maybe a better suggestion would be "attend the gym more" and the set weekly attainable goals!
3. Set yours goals/resolutions/fancynewideas :)
So here are the ones I have thus far
First, be a better wife. My conviction right now is to pray for my husband regularly and encourage open communication.
Second, be a better person. Spend more time focusing on my personal spiritual growth. Be more concerned about being healthy without being obsessed (which I really struggled with this year). Get into nursing school and excel :)
Third, a resolution the hubby and I have made together with specifics is to be better with our money and save more. That's more personal so I'm gonna keep the specifics to myself :)
Fourth be a better friend in my family and friend relationships. I'm not sure exactly what this means yet but there's always room for improvement right?
Lastly, I am resolute to have a good day every day. Psalm 35:9 says "Then my soul will rejoice in the Lord and delight in his salvation." It's not about circumstances, it's about have Jesus at the center of my life all day every day which will be my joy no matter what is going on.
4. Last step is to be accountable aka share your resolutions. Done :)
Now is this a fool-proof plan or can I guarantee that I will keep up with them till December 31st,2013 or even until February? NOPE! But having a plan is a good start and I know that I have my God by my side no matter what and He will help me through whatever happens.
Please feel free to share your own resolutions or suggestions on following through!
Just a thought from the mind of me :)
Michelle
