1 - Exercise every day. I used to be able to run without being winded, lift heavy objects and do about a mile in squats in one go and would love to be able to again. Not that I’d like to do that last one specifically again, it would just be nice to know that I could. *Last year I did ok with this goal, especially once we moved down here to Bountiful where the gym had a child care that Abbi LOVES. Some weeks I made it every day, others just once or twice, but I made the effort and I think that's what counts.
2 - Keep a journal, with pictures. A few people I know did a thing last year called P365 that I really want to try this year. They took one picture a day, everyday of the year. I'm going to try and take it a step further. Not only will I take the picture, but I'm going to journal about that day and answer a question about my past. I hope to get my autobiography going. There are a lot of little random things that I wish I had known about my mom. I'm going to answer all those questions in hope that my kids will care about them someday. *I did really well at this until we moved in May. Then my routine got all messed up. I kept taking the pictures everyday for a month or too longer, but I never put them in my book and I eventually gave up. Not this year though!
3 - Read the Book Of Mormon more than once. To be a little more specific, at least 3 times. A few years back (5 actually), I was given a challenge in a singles ward to read the BoM in 40 days. They even gave me a little timeline with how much to read each day and a specific scripture to ponder each night. That challenge led to the one and only time I've finished the BoM cover to cover and was one of the best experiences of my life. It came at the most perfect time, right when my mom passed away. It was such a comfort. So I've found that I could tecqunically finish it 9.125 times if I follow that timeline, but lets be realistic and keep it at 3. Each time I'll read with a different purpose and I know that I'll learn way more than I ever thought I could. *I failed miserably at this one last year. I only made it through once, and I didn't really study...I just read it to get through. How is it that I can sit down and read a 300 page novel cover to cover in one sitting, but I can't make it through the Book of Mormon in even a year?
4 - Cook a meal every night even if Brad won't be home for dinner. I feel like I'm an adequet cook, but you'd never know by looking at my husband. I like to say he's just lean, but lets face it... he. is. skinny. I hope to remedy this problem by actually having a meal ready for him when he gets home from work, rather than letting him scrounge for food (which usually ends up being chips and salsa). *I did pretty well with this last year and hope to continue the winning trend :)
5 - Market and expand SYTYC. I'd love to advertise a bit more and put my self out there. I have the audience and traffic and I know what I need to do to make the blog more profitable, I'm just nervous to do it so I haven't yet. I'd also like to start consulting. I'm speaking at a conference in March so hopefully that will help a little :)
6 - Wake up early & actually get ready for the day. I have never been, and never will be, a morning person. And I was blessed with a child that generally sleeps in as long as I do. Compound that with the fact that PJ's are just too darn comfy and I rarely leave the house and you get me...a total frump 92% of the time. But you know what? Brad deserves better than that (I deserve better than that!) and I need to set a better example for Abbi so things have got to change. I think I've come up with a good solution. I'll get up and take my shower, then while I'm drying my hair and getting ready I'll let Abbi play in the tub right by me. Two birds with one stone!
2 - Keep a journal, with pictures. A few people I know did a thing last year called P365 that I really want to try this year. They took one picture a day, everyday of the year. I'm going to try and take it a step further. Not only will I take the picture, but I'm going to journal about that day and answer a question about my past. I hope to get my autobiography going. There are a lot of little random things that I wish I had known about my mom. I'm going to answer all those questions in hope that my kids will care about them someday. *I did really well at this until we moved in May. Then my routine got all messed up. I kept taking the pictures everyday for a month or too longer, but I never put them in my book and I eventually gave up. Not this year though!
3 - Read the Book Of Mormon more than once. To be a little more specific, at least 3 times. A few years back (5 actually), I was given a challenge in a singles ward to read the BoM in 40 days. They even gave me a little timeline with how much to read each day and a specific scripture to ponder each night. That challenge led to the one and only time I've finished the BoM cover to cover and was one of the best experiences of my life. It came at the most perfect time, right when my mom passed away. It was such a comfort. So I've found that I could tecqunically finish it 9.125 times if I follow that timeline, but lets be realistic and keep it at 3. Each time I'll read with a different purpose and I know that I'll learn way more than I ever thought I could. *I failed miserably at this one last year. I only made it through once, and I didn't really study...I just read it to get through. How is it that I can sit down and read a 300 page novel cover to cover in one sitting, but I can't make it through the Book of Mormon in even a year?
4 - Cook a meal every night even if Brad won't be home for dinner. I feel like I'm an adequet cook, but you'd never know by looking at my husband. I like to say he's just lean, but lets face it... he. is. skinny. I hope to remedy this problem by actually having a meal ready for him when he gets home from work, rather than letting him scrounge for food (which usually ends up being chips and salsa). *I did pretty well with this last year and hope to continue the winning trend :)
5 - Market and expand SYTYC. I'd love to advertise a bit more and put my self out there. I have the audience and traffic and I know what I need to do to make the blog more profitable, I'm just nervous to do it so I haven't yet. I'd also like to start consulting. I'm speaking at a conference in March so hopefully that will help a little :)
6 - Wake up early & actually get ready for the day. I have never been, and never will be, a morning person. And I was blessed with a child that generally sleeps in as long as I do. Compound that with the fact that PJ's are just too darn comfy and I rarely leave the house and you get me...a total frump 92% of the time. But you know what? Brad deserves better than that (I deserve better than that!) and I need to set a better example for Abbi so things have got to change. I think I've come up with a good solution. I'll get up and take my shower, then while I'm drying my hair and getting ready I'll let Abbi play in the tub right by me. Two birds with one stone!
7 - Manage my time better. My daily to do list is pretty appalling. I gave a lesson in Relief Society about this talk by Sister Beck and it's helped me prioritize a little, but I still have a long way to go.
8 - Visit Teach every month. I have never been good about visiting teaching. I don't know why it's so hard for me. I can always come up with an excuse not to do it. But I know it's something I need to be doing. Especially now that I'm in the Relief Society presidency. I get up and remind everyone to do it, but I never do myself. That NEEDS to change.
9 - Spend more time playing with Abbi. Abbi is an excellent imaginer, and she plays fantastically by herself. So I usually sit in her room or on the couch working on the lap top and watching her play. I don't ignore her at all, but I need to be more present.
10 - Go on an awesome vacation. This year is our 5th anniversary and I think a nice little vaca is just what I want. I have two choices, I just have to decide which one. We could go on a cruise in the Caribbean. The conference I'm speaking at is in Dallas, so Brad and I would just rent a car and drive down to the port the week following the conference. It would be so nice because it would just be me and Brad since Abbi would be left at home. My second choice is to go out to Cleveland and visit with Sue and her family. We usually go out during the winter while there's not a lot to do. I really want to go during the summer so we can do some hiking and zooing and farm parkings and all sorts of fun things.
10 - Go on an awesome vacation. This year is our 5th anniversary and I think a nice little vaca is just what I want. I have two choices, I just have to decide which one. We could go on a cruise in the Caribbean. The conference I'm speaking at is in Dallas, so Brad and I would just rent a car and drive down to the port the week following the conference. It would be so nice because it would just be me and Brad since Abbi would be left at home. My second choice is to go out to Cleveland and visit with Sue and her family. We usually go out during the winter while there's not a lot to do. I really want to go during the summer so we can do some hiking and zooing and farm parkings and all sorts of fun things.
Wish me luck!! Hope you all have a fantastic New Year.
2 comments:
I love this Missy. You are such an amazing woman, and I am better for knowing you. Thanks for sharing your resolutions. I think I will take a few of yours and add them to my list. I want you to know that I absolutely love you, and that your kindness and beautiful smile remind me of your mother, who genuinely is one of the most beloved people in my life.
BTW, are you still planning to redo my blog?
Missy, your goals are so ambitious! Yet they're realistic, too. Regarding #2, I would love to know what questions you're answering about yourself! I think this is a great idea. I'd love to see a list of 365 questions to ask yourself/journal about in a year. Do you already have your list planned, or do you plan on just winging it, and writing whatever comes to mind that day?
Post a Comment