Can you believe we are over half way through January?! Over the last few years, I've gotten on board with making New Year's Resolutions. Most of the resolutions I make are smaller things I want to accomplish that year - like making a quilt for example. (I can't say I've completed that quite yet, but I think this year will be the year.) I have been feeling for awhile like I need to get my priorities in order, so I'm working really hard to keep the resolutions I've made.
I found an app called "Bible Study" and it's a 365 day plan to read the entire bible in chronological order. I'm currently reading in Genesis (just finished Job), and I have to say, I don't want to stop at the end of my daily reading. I'm learning so much. I have a study bible and that makes a huge difference. The little commentary at the bottom just makes what you've read more applicable to your life. I try to get my reading done once I get Hayden and Allie to school, and Krissy & Austin have been fed. I usually set out about 30 minutes to read and journal afterwards. It's been a great thing to add to the start of my day, and really sets my mind/attitude for the rest of the day. I've heard that said a thousand times, but didn't really realize how true it was until I saw for myself!
I also started a workout program at the beginning of January. It's from BeachBody (21 day fix), and it's 30 minutes a day at home. You focus on a different area of the body every 7 days, but then it repeats itself each week. I'm really enjoying it, and already feeling better. That first week, I was incredibly sore, and complained like a baby almost everyday - just ask Kevin. I didn't weigh myself to begin, and I haven't weighed myself any other day. I'm mentally at a point where I don't care what the number on the scale says, I just want to feel healthy and less jiggly. My knees and hips pop like an 80 year old woman now, and I'm sure that will only get worse as I get older - also, we have a Florida trip planned for May and who wants to put on a swimsuit when you feel bleh?! So I'm prioritizing my health every day.
Lastly, Kevin and I are both working on keeping a budget. Every month, for the last 4-5 years, I've made a monthly budget. Just because I've made the budget, doesn't mean we've stuck to the budget. Know what I mean? We set some financial goals, and are both working towards making them this year!
I don't know what your goals are for the year, but something I keep telling myself to hold me accountable is, "You don't get December results in January". It takes a full year of reading/learning, a full year of making the choice to work out, a full year of watching how you spend your money to see real results. Are you still going with your resolutions or have you already given up?
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