Goals

So, did you make any resolutions?

I was chatting with my 9 year old and we had a conversation about goals and resolutions. 

I told her I don't make resolutions I make goals.

She asked what the difference was.

Since my answer  . . .

" Well honey, the word resolutions makes me feel like I've failed before I began and goals inspire me . . ."

. . .  didn't seem like an adequate answer- I looked em' up.

According to Mr. Webster . . .

resolutions  plural of res·o·lu·tion (Noun)

Noun

1. A firm decision to do or not to do something.

goal [gohl] noun

1.the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.

 

 

 For me setting goals are easier because I can make a list and check them off.   If I just "make a firm decision" to do something I typically won't do it.

It has to be on my list - usually broken down into baby steps.

Hey, what can I say, this girl gets overwhelmed and shuts down easily.

Last year our family set some goals and wrote them down.

About a month ago I found that little scrap of paper and was delighted to see that we actually met some of them.

I was excited to pull out that piece of paper on New Year's Eve and have a sweet family moment.

But I couldn't find that lil' scrap of paper.

Bummer.

So this year I decided to keep all our yearly goals in a journal.

For one, it's a lot harder to lose.

I also like the idea of documenting our goals and being able to look back on how we've grown.

And I also want to be able to cross something off when I've achieved it.

 My goals are a few pages long, but instead of overwhelming me, it motivates me to get things done and cross things off.

I divided my goals into sections: business, personal, crafty . . .

 

I'm excited to get going on these puppies.

 

(side note- it's my understanding that if you hoard embroidery hoops, you will one day learn how)

 

1.  I've got embroidery books ordered from the library.

2.  I've purchased this chore planner  

       (thanks Christy!) 

3.  I've got dinner dates on the calendar 

       (thanks Alisha!)

4. I have 2 closets organized

 

And I'm crossing things off those pages.

It feels good.

I hope you feel encouraged to set some goals, write them down, and feel like a rock star when you get to cross them off.

It's a new year.

It's going to be as good as you make it.

 

 * not sure on the source- it was something I pinned and the link is all wonky*

 

Be encourages dear friend!

Let's do this!