It's a new year and for a lot of people it's time for resolutions. I asked several people what their new year's resolutions are and I got the same answer, "My resolution is to not make any resolutions this year." At first I thought, "Wow, there is nothing you want to do or change about yourself." Then again, I guess you don't need a new year to start change.
The last few years I've tried to keep mine obtainable so as not to disappoint myself. Getting in shape is always at the top of my list but that is something I'm always striving for year around. It's just that I always get out of shape around the holidays so January is a good time to get back into good habits again. Now for me resolutions are more about inner change anyway. It forces me to really face what I don't like about myself. I use to promise myself to paint more, write more, smoke and drink less, or take more walks outside, but life always seems to get in the way (mainly kids or husband's T.D.Y's). I use to think that I would grow stronger to temptation as I got older but I've found just the opposite. Maybe because there is more stress in my life now, I give in to the comfortable even when I know it's not good for me. Hey, everyone has their excuses.
There are always going to be things I want to change for the better in the coming year. We could all use new beginnings; it gives us hope and motivation to keep trying. Why not let the "New Year" be the time to start? Here are five that I'd like to share:
1. Find more happiness in the mundane (well at least more content).
2. Find more humor in the kids' daily annoyances.
3. Bring more intellectual challenges to my life.
4. Find the self-confidence to take on a challenging career in whatever I choose.
This is inspiring! #1 is key for anyone, I think, but especially for mothers of preschoolers and toddlers. I have been trying so hard to react differently to Xander's non-stop conversation and questions (i.e., daily annoyances). I try to be thankful that he wants me for a conversational partner because he may not want to speak to me in a decade. I hope you find success (again) this year. You are an inspiration to me in many ways.
ReplyDeleteThank you, you are very inspiring to me too. Especially with all that you are able to teach the boys. No doubt Bailey will be too cool for me soon. I try and spend time with just her and I having conversation, but I think it's just as important for her to learn to just let the adults talk. She struggles with entertaining herself but since Foster can keep her company now, she's gotten a lot better.
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