I love my friend, Kelly. She has the best ideas and always seems to bring out the best in me. Or at least she helps me to feel like she brings out the best in me.. whatever. It's my perception that matters in this instance anyway, right? Kelly and I always seem to be on the same road to self improvement and trying to find more ways to be happy and make our lives better. Today I went over to her house and we made these little resolution journals. Super cute! I'm excited about mine. I put my five major resolutions in the journal and I think it will help me to remember what I would like to accomplish. I thought I would share them on my blog as well. Not that many read it, but it's another way for me to commit. I'm all about accountability these days.
I decided not to do the typical "lose weight, drink more water, exercise, etc. etc." resolutions. Some of mine are simple. Some of them are complicated and more in depth. I guess that's how I'm rolling these days.
#1
In 2012 I resolve to make weekly menus for my family and to grocery shop from that menu. It will save time and money. My goal is to have 5 meals planned weekly.
#2
I resolve to make time for myself in the mornings to pray,, meditate, and take better care of myself. I am going to participate in the Hello Mornings Challenge to help me on my way and to have accountability for sticking to this resolution.
#3
I resolve to try harder to simplify my life by removing clutter and developing some organizational tactics to make things easier.
#4
I resolve to keep the front of my house clean so it will always be fairly presentable for company to arrive unexpectedly.
#5
In 2012 I resolve to engage in activities that promote happiness, peace and well being. More time with Britt and the kids, more time with my dear friends and family, exercise, eating for health, and having some fun. I'd like a real vacation, dates with my pals, to develop some hobbies and just take pride in what I do.
So there it is.. My resolutions in a nutshell. I think if I can stick to these - general though they may be, I will be doing pretty dang good. I have some goals I would like to accomplish, but those are goals - not resolutions. Goals are what I need to reach in order to keep my resolutions.