res-o-lu-tion:
1. the state or quality of being
resolute, firm
determination.
2. a resolving to do something
reso-lute:having or showing a fixed, firm purpose;
determined; resolved; unwavering
I have one New Years Resolution this year but before I go into that I was asking a friend if she had a made a New Years Resolution and she said "I never do, I dont really even know what that means". What?!!! First, doesn't everyone make a New Years Resolution? Its like unwritten law or tradtition or something! Second, what does she mean she doesnt know what it means?! Hello! you set a goal (most of us to loose weight) and you stick to that goal for at least a week so atleast you can say you tried.
As I got to thinking about it I wondered why do we set New Years Resolutions? Have you ever stuck to it? For a full year I mean.
I wanted to change that this year. If you are anything like me you make the same resolution every year and stick to it for maybe two months. There is always excuses and dont get me wrong they are really good! I decided I am going to try something different this year.
My goal every Monday (because I always say "I am going to start on Monday") for the last two years has been to loose weight. I have not lost, maybe gained, weight since I had Corver almost two years ago! I am done with trying and now I am doing. However my New Years Resolution is not to loose weight. My New Years Resolution for 2011 is:
I am going to take better care of myself! sound dumb? Well here is my reasoning and decision making:Last year was so crazy for me I started a new job right before the New Year, we bought a house in February, moved in March (on Corvers birthday), found out I was accepted in Swiss Days same week we moved, started sewing morning and night for the next 4 months (finished 600 items), stressful week of swiss days, finished Swiss Days orders just in time to start Christmas orders, finished Christmas orders 5 days before Christmas, and do I need to mention the busy stress of the holidays. With the crazy schedule of last year all I remember is sewing, sewing, sewing. My poor kids spent what felt like all year just watching TV. I wore my self out to say the least! So my New Years Resolution was simple once I thought about last year and I feel like because it is not just to loose weight maybe I wont be so focused on that and it will last longer than a couple months.
So what am I doing to accomplish this goal:
First, I pulled back a little on the clothing line. It will be featured on TV next week but that is the last big advertising effort and I will keep it at a pace that will allow me to do more with my kids and give me more "me" time. Second, I am trying to loose weight and excersize more. I am a part of two biggest loser competitions with some strict rules. I feel good and motivated. I also signed up to do the Ragnar so training for that will help with stress, weight and health. Third, I have set a goal to cook more at home. And last, we have put ourselves back on a budget! I am determined to make this years resolution last!
What to look forward to in 2011:
I cant believe my baby will be 2!
Trip to Guatemala and trip to Hawaii
New budget
New body
Spending time with friends
Boating
BBQ
spending time with family
In a year from now I want to look back and feel like I have accomplished my goal and become a better; wife, mother, daughter, grandaughter, sister, friend, leader and employee.
What is your resolution?
