2011. It just doesn't seem possible that 2010 is already coming to a close. It's been such an amazing, stressful, wonderful, horrible year. Amazing how so much good and bad can be crammed into a measly 12 months! There is so much to be thankful for after this year, but there are also a lot of things I want to see changed in 2011.
I don't really make resolutions, I make goals. So, I typed up a list of things I want to change in 2011. For my personal list, I broke it up into categories: health, home, relationships, spiritual and school. Each category has 3 or more items listed and a timeline for completion. Some are long-term and will take the entire year or longer, some I can probably complete in January. Some I won't be able to tackle until the summer or next fall. Some of my goals are very concrete, while others are more subjective. Some are very simple, while others will involve a lot of research and time. Some are one-time events while others involve lifestyle change. There is a lot I want to see changed in my life over the course of the next year. Here are just a few items from my list:
- Drink more water.
- Eliminate use of harsh chemicals from our home (including cleaning supplies and personal care products.) Use only natural alternatives.
- Plan and execute menu plans. (AKA Stop eating out!!)
- Be intentional about spending quality time with the people I love.
- Give more. Give more of my time, money, attention, love, care, intentionality to the people around me.
- Simplify. De-clutter our house and get rid of any item I'm keeping out of guilt or fear. If it doesn't have sentimental or actual value, find a better home for it.
I can't say I'm sad to close the book on 2010. Although it brought one of the greatest treasures in my life (Miss A!) it has also been a long road of illness and stress. I'm ready to head into 2011 with a song in my heart, a plan in my pocket and a smile on my face.
What are your goals for 2011?
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