2017 Resolutions
In 2014, my life was pretty chaotic and the future was unknown. 2015 was all about our wedding - planning, anticipating, settling in to our marriage, and finding out we were expecting. Last year was all about becoming parents and learning how to be a working mom.The theme for this year's resolutions is all about bettering myself. It hasn't been about 'me' in quite some time, and I'm excited that I have an entire year to dedicate to becoming the person I want to be both personally and professionally. These resolutions aren't meant to be selfish, although by simply stating "this year is about me" it may come across as exactly that. However, by being a better version of myself, I'm actually becoming a better wife to my husband, a better mom to my son, a better employee, a better friend.I've been sucked into the "mom guilt" cliche and because of this, I rarely give myself the opportunity to go out and do something for myself or by myself. I've always had a hard time asking for help - I tend to think that I can do everything and that others don't need to stress out over things I should take care of myself. I've slowly come to the realization that this isn't healthy for anyone.So without further ado, here are my resolutions for 2017:
- Be present. Life is meant to be lived in the now. I tend to wish away life - wishing it were summertime, wishing Finn could walk, wishing for some future time where things will be easier (ha!). It's those moments when you stop and really take in the setting and the experience in which I feel truly at peace. I need to appreciate more of those moments.
- Be intentional. I'm tired of going through the motions. I am going to start doing things because they have a purpose in my life now and for the future. I am going to make intentional decisions that make my life better. I need to stop doing things because they are what I think I should do. Even more, I need to stop not doing things because they scare me.
- Be healthy. Physically -Maybe this will be the year I finally run that marathon! Emotionally. Mentally - I have a goal of reading at least one book per month. Turning off the TV! Professionally - I've made a goal to find 2 clients by March. Totally doable. Totally terrifying. Financially - Goodbye student loan debt - 2017 will be the death of you!
What are some of your resolutions for the new year?