2016

I saw this image on my Instagram feed and thought it was the perfect way to make some New Years goals!

2016

this is the year

I Purpose To...

Embrace:  imperfect progress!  I just finished my book "Unglued" by Lysa Terkeurst and the books talks a lot about imperfect progress.  I'm one that tends to get discouraged when things aren't "perfect" but I'm learning perfect isn't attainable and imperfect progress + grace is a much better/healthier reality!

Engage:  intentionally.  Rejoin my women's group, set up play dates, go on dates and double dates.  I need to engage with people intentionally and not be full of excuses. 

Be: a better friend. Text more frequently, plan visits whenever possible, & have more breakfast and lunch dates.

Believe:  everyday is a new, fresh start.  This means not carrying the weight of yesterday with me.  Whether that's with healthy eating, keeping the house clean, or disciplining the kids.  I love the new year and the refreshment it brings, but I can have the same attitude everyday!  Woohoo!

Break:  the negative self talk.  This is something I really struggle with.  But I'm aware and have gotten better about it.  I try to redirect my thoughts with biblical truth.

Daily:  spend time with the Lord - reading my bible, watching old sermons, listening to Focus On The Family... It all helps keep life in focus.

Do:  more... reading, blogging, picture taking, crafting, budgeting, and menu planning - and only because I enjoy all those things (or the results of those things - like budgeting and menu planning!)

Let Go:  of people pleasing. Anyone else do this?  I say yes to people when I want to say no.  I don't speak up when I should.  So it's time to speak up, let go, be honest and move on. 

Learn:  to quilt. I need to start small but I don't have a habit of doing anything small. I love going all out. But I think that's why this has been on my yearly goal list for a couple years and I haven't been able to cross it off! 

Live:  in faith not fear.  We have an exciting year ahead of us (vacation, Allie starting school just to name a couple) and I don't want to let fear hold me back from experiencing the best!

Give:  up screen time for more face time... Especially while the kids are awake!  Just about everyone I know is guilty of spending too much time with their noses in their phones. And I'm no exception.  I want to be better about not keeping my phone attached to my hip all day, everyday, especially when interacting with family and friends.

Grow:  a savings account. We have plans to open a Christmas club account just to get the ball rolling on saving weekly.  A couple weeks ago we made some changes to our primary banking branch and we are refinancing our house.  I'm hoping these changes will be positive for our finances!