For many people waking up today, resolutions are running through their head. For some it is a vow to be healthier, to workout more, or to eat less of something. For others, it is a vow to be kinder, to volunteer more, or to spend more time with family and friends. While I can appreciate all of these (and actually hope to incorporate many of them into my life in 2013) there is something about the word resolution that seems overwhelming to me. I think it is because the word resolution conjures up images of deprivation and immediate, all or nothing, change.
So, in 2013 I am not making resolutions. I am, however, setting goals for myself. I think the idea of setting a goal lends itself to the mindset that you can work towards it in baby steps - much less overwhelming to me. While these goals are not immediate, overnight changes, I do think they will be helpful to keep in mind as I move into my final semester of school, take the bar exam, move from North Carolina and (hopefully) start a new job in 2013. With all these changes on the horizon, here are a few more I hope to make...
1. Spend some quiet time each day.
2. Learn a new skill. I'm thinking needlepoint...maybe new Christmas stockings?
3. Drink more water... and maybe less coke.
4. Eat more of this...
5. And these.
6. Use more of these- but in moderation so I don't get hurt. Tarheel 10 miler anyone?
What about you? Did you make any resolutions (or goals!) for 2013?
xo,
I'm with you on #1 and #3! Have you seen the Jesus Calling app?
ReplyDeleteI just heard about the app the other day! Do you have it and like it??
DeleteLove this! Body, mind and spirit.
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