Well, I have to admit, as usual I am a bit behind with the whole New Year's resolutions thing. Yes, that's resolutionS (plural). Sometimes I think I bite off more than I can chew when the new year rolls around and this year isn't any different. It causes me stress!!
So as usual, I pondered a plethora (isn't that a fun word?! It means "superabundance". My husband taught me this word - he uses it quite often!) Anyway - a plethora of possible resolutions as I watched the clock tick away the last few hours of 2012.
Eager to embrace the gift of a brand new year, I sat down with a new journal and a newly sharpened pencil. The plan was to list my resolutions and journal faithfully every day throughout the year about them. I wrote the date on the first page. January 1, 2013. A new year. A new beginning - a chance to turn bad habits in to good. That was the easy part.
I turned the page and started making a list of things I would like to improve upon. You know - the usual - eat healthy . . . stop procrastinating . . . stop complaining and look for the positive in each situation . . . exercise more often . . .and the list goes on. And on. And I felt overwhelmed and defeated.
So then I tried to prioritize the list and whittle it down a bit and felt even more ferhoodled! Then - eureka! It occurred to me!! It is about choices and listening to that little voice in my head. That voice that reminds me to make good use of my time and not put off until tomorrow what I can do today; that pesky little voice that tells me that regardless of how good I think that piece of cheesecake is going to taste, I really should make a healthier choice; the voice of reason that whispers in my ear that getting up off of the couch and exercising is far more beneficial than watching yet another rerun of the Waltons that I've already seen at least once (okay - at least fifty times. It's one of my favorite shows. It makes me feel good. They don't make shows like it anymore).
Then I realized - I was making a mountain out of a mole hill and should not stress about resolutions. It all boils down to ONE resolution for me . . . . not five or ten and there is really no need to let myself feel overwhelmed.
So I share with you my resolution (singular) for 2013. It is merely to listen to that little voice that gently nudges me and makes me aware of choices. It's the conscience God gave me and it is very wise. It is there to help and guide me through each day and should not be ignored or pushed aside. When time allows, I'll write about the good choices I made! And I won't stress if I don't journal every day. I will simply be thankful for that little voice and the positive changes I make each day. Happy new year!!
So as usual, I pondered a plethora (isn't that a fun word?! It means "superabundance". My husband taught me this word - he uses it quite often!) Anyway - a plethora of possible resolutions as I watched the clock tick away the last few hours of 2012.
Eager to embrace the gift of a brand new year, I sat down with a new journal and a newly sharpened pencil. The plan was to list my resolutions and journal faithfully every day throughout the year about them. I wrote the date on the first page. January 1, 2013. A new year. A new beginning - a chance to turn bad habits in to good. That was the easy part.
I turned the page and started making a list of things I would like to improve upon. You know - the usual - eat healthy . . . stop procrastinating . . . stop complaining and look for the positive in each situation . . . exercise more often . . .and the list goes on. And on. And I felt overwhelmed and defeated.
So then I tried to prioritize the list and whittle it down a bit and felt even more ferhoodled! Then - eureka! It occurred to me!! It is about choices and listening to that little voice in my head. That voice that reminds me to make good use of my time and not put off until tomorrow what I can do today; that pesky little voice that tells me that regardless of how good I think that piece of cheesecake is going to taste, I really should make a healthier choice; the voice of reason that whispers in my ear that getting up off of the couch and exercising is far more beneficial than watching yet another rerun of the Waltons that I've already seen at least once (okay - at least fifty times. It's one of my favorite shows. It makes me feel good. They don't make shows like it anymore).
Then I realized - I was making a mountain out of a mole hill and should not stress about resolutions. It all boils down to ONE resolution for me . . . . not five or ten and there is really no need to let myself feel overwhelmed.
So I share with you my resolution (singular) for 2013. It is merely to listen to that little voice that gently nudges me and makes me aware of choices. It's the conscience God gave me and it is very wise. It is there to help and guide me through each day and should not be ignored or pushed aside. When time allows, I'll write about the good choices I made! And I won't stress if I don't journal every day. I will simply be thankful for that little voice and the positive changes I make each day. Happy new year!!
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