This past week, I have seen a lot of people sharing their goals or resolutions for the new year of 2011. So, I thought I would join in and post mine. However, as I have sat here thinking about what I would like to accomplish for the new year of 2011, I wondered about what the definitions of resolution and goal were.
resolution- a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
goal- is an observable and measurable end result having one or more objectives to be achieved within a more or less fixed time frame
Resolution and goal are very similar. They both require a decision to be made to change a habit or to try something new in a timely manner. So, when making up my mind on what I would like to accomplish and not fail, I need to make sure that every choice I make is realistic.
With saying that, I am going to join in with Meghan and Ashley and the 3 in 30, Making Goals Realty, 3 At A Time.
I am only going to list 3 goals at this time. So each month, there will be a list of 3 different goals. They may all stay the same, or they could all be different. By the end of the year though, I am praying that I will have accomplished 36 different goals in the year of 2011. Yes, that is 3 goals per month, times 12 months!
So, let’s begin with January 2011:
1. I want to be more grounded in my faith and what I believe, so when asked, I can share my love of Jesus without wavering. So that means daily prayer and studying the word of God.
2. I want to get back into making cards. My goal is to make at least 1 card a week, whether it be for birthdays, anniversaries or just for words of encouragement.
3. To get back to a healthier lifestyle. This means, to track what I eat daily, drink more water/less caffeine, and to exercise at least 30 minutes 3 times a week.
I know they say only 3, but I wanted to add one more that I think will be very doable. So here it goes bucking the system! 😉
4. To blog more about what I believe in and to share what I love the most. That would be my love for Jesus, homeschooling my children, taking pictures of our life and sharing recipes that have been handed down from parents and grandparents.
I have so many more I could list, but these were at the top and ones I feel like could benefit myself and my family the most at the beginning of the year.
These aren’t just resolutions and goals, but the start of a journey. A journey to better myself so that I can live the life God has planned for me.
I hope you will come along on this journey with me.
