At the end of each year, I write out a HUGE list of those awful New Years Resolutions. As the New Year begins, I work on them for a day or two and fall off the band wagon. So, this year, I did something a little different. I set some "New Goals" for myself. My goals for 2011:
~Be more patient with my kids. I think I am a pretty patient Mom, considering my two VERY active, young kids. Some days, I do have issues where my patience is very thin. On those days I am trying different techniques to help me be more patient with them. So far, I am doing fairly well, given we are only 12 days into 2011.
~Be more active, and stay off the computer more. This is something I have struggled with really bad since having Paizlei. I'm fairly certain its because of my depression. But, I am trying really hard to be more active, not only for my kids sake, but for me, as well. I made it part of my goal to run around the house, playing chase, hide-n-seek, "You CAN'T Catch ME!", tag, or any other game my kids and I make up at that time. It is so much fun, and my kids LOVE it!!! Hunter is starting to ask me to "come run and play with me, Momma!"! It makes me feel really good. I am also doing 30 minutes of Wii Fit twice a day, as well as my regular Yoga in the evening and my cardio/strength training in the mornings. I'm starting to have more energy, which is really good for me.
~SAVE MORE MONEY!!!!! This is something that has always been really hard for me. I was NEVER taught the meaning of saving money. Each paycheck of Zane's, we put a small amount into savings. It's a set amount each paycheck, but it's saving. And, I am trying to get a part-time job myself, and once I get a job, we will put the same small amount from my paycheck into the same savings account.
~Do something for myself every day. This is another thing that has been really hard for me since I had Hunter. I focus every second of every day on my kids, without thinking of me. I guess you could say, I have started to burn out. I'm tired of the same old same old every day. One thing I have started doing each day for me, something that I absolutely LOVE...you guessed it! It has to do with photography. I found this A.MAZING website called 365project.org. It's a fun website where you take one picture each day and add it to your 365project, and in turn, people will critique you on your photography. I have had So. Much. Fun. with this one simple project!!! I take my big huge camera bag with me, EVERYWHERE. I look for that one thing that catches my eye. That one thing that I think would make a great photo. I have learned so much photog jargon, techniques, lenses, different camera's, other people's perspective on photographing. You can check out some of my work on 365project.org by doing a simple search for heatheryv. Another thing I do for myself is my workout. It's tied into my be active goal as well, but it's something I KNOW I need to do for me.
~Be a more supportive wife. I think I'm a very supportive wife, but I do nag Zane a lot. Mainly because I ask him to do something for me, and I find that it isn't done 2 days later, and it really bugs me. I have learned the last couple weeks, that when I ask him to do something for me, I have to get the stuff I know he needs to do it, and ask him what I can do to help him with the project. Hopefully he won't catch on to what I am doing, or I may have to find another way to get him to do what I ask. BTW, they are VERY simple chores...nothing too drastic. Also, I have always let him go and do what he wants when he wants. Not that it's bad, but he tends to take advantage of that, and does everything to help everyone out. He can't say "NO" to anyone. So, I have asked him to take one of his days off each week and "donate" that day to me and the kids. Meaning, he cannot help anyone on that day. He gets to choose what day. So far, so good on this one. He is a little more irritable being home, because he isn't used to it, but the kids love it. And...AND, it gives me my MUCH needed break away from the kids. Even if it is only for 30 minutes. I get that time to regroup and be a better Mom and wife.
~Remember, I AM THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN CONTROL MY HAPPINESS!!!! One of my most favorite bishops told me this in a time when I was struggling with life. This A.MAZING bishop is now the President of the Manti Temple. I LOVE this man. In these few simple, yet profound words, I have learned so much about myself. I have a this saying on my fridge. I look at it every day. I am reminded of what I need to work on to be happy. Thank you, Bishop Ed, for teaching me such simple, yet profound words.
So, there you have it, my goals for 2011. I feel like I am starting off on a good foot. Plus, each one of these goals are also on my fridge, so I have to look at them every day as well.
What are some of your "New Goals" for 2011?
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