I have managed to go on an almost two-year hiatus with this blog and I apologize. I just read my last post and can remember those feelings well! I would like to think I sit here typing a changed woman, a woman who has gotten it all together since then, but I haven't. I am no longer on the brink of emotional breakdown, but I still have problems with managing everything. However, I have learned to take it day by day, say no when necessary, and try to find the joy somewhere along the way.
With that being said, it's a new year. I time for starting over. I can honestly say I am EXCITED about 2018! I'm not really sure why, but I just am. I love the feeling of a fresh start, of renewed focus. I used to make resolutions for each new year...and not ever follow through. This year I have decided to adopt a theme for the year that encompasses many aspects of my life that need some tweaking.
This year, my theme is Save & Savor. I prayed and feel as if this is what the Lord has laid on my heart for 2018. Here are my initial thoughts, however they may change/adapt as the year progresses:
I want to save time and plan ahead to eliminate stress. This can be with cooking, cleaning, errand-running, meal-planning...really anything.
I want to save money. I want to make a budget and STICK TO IT. I have started being intentional with saving, but want to cut out some frivolous spending and save it. If I make more money by working more hours during busy times at work, I want to save that extra. I want to use the money to take meaningful vacations with my family, weekend trips, activities, etc.
I want to savor my time with the Lord. I want to spend time with Him daily and savor it, not just check it off my to-do list.
I want to savor my time with family. Sometimes I find myself saying that I'm spending time with my family, yet I never sit down. I'm always doing something. Sometimes I just need to stop and savor the moments. This also means giving my kids and husband my undivided attention when they are talking to me.
I want to save time in my schedule for nurturing friendships. I have found that I need friends in my life for encouragement and refreshment.
I also want to save time in my schedule for regular date nights with my husband.
I want to savor my food and start eating healthier. This means sitting down at the table to eat meals with my family.
I want to save my health and take better care of my body. I have slacked off on exercise and it shows in the way my clothes fit AND in my energy levels. If I don't get proactive, it will lead to future health problems.
So, can you tell I'm a list girl? I could probably list more things, however I am going to save myself some undue stress by not getting overwhelmed by a list that is too long.
Have you made a resolution for the new year? Or a theme perhaps? I would love to hear about it if you have!
Here's to an awesome 2018!!
