Why is it called New Years Resolution?
Why is it that we wait until the end of a year to decide we need to change some things from last year?
Often times the things we want to do, never happen because we are creature of habits and tend to live the way we are used to and comfortable with.
Well, it takes 20 days to form a new habit. Can I do it?
Here are the following things I have added to my "I'm gonna change things this year" list :
Why is it that we wait until the end of a year to decide we need to change some things from last year?
Often times the things we want to do, never happen because we are creature of habits and tend to live the way we are used to and comfortable with.
Well, it takes 20 days to form a new habit. Can I do it?
Here are the following things I have added to my "I'm gonna change things this year" list :
1. Fiscal Responsibility. I'm a shopper. Worse than that, I shop on impulse. I'm not going to change the fact that I shop, oh no. Just changing the impulse thing. How am I gonna do that? I'm gonna live to the budget. The budget will come with accountability and a reward. The reward being something that will equate to a weekend away with no kids. That's very enticing to me, don't wanna screw this up.
2. Weight. Isn't this in some form on everyone's list? I'm going to take my gym membership and USE it. Imagine that. I'm also going to compete with my fantastic husband on the wii fit and become more fit. Also intend on eating better. Back to counting calories and little to no sugar.I'm gonna do it this time, I swear!
3. Organization. I dislike clutter and yet my house has too much of it. I'm not the person that keeps everything, but I keep more than I should. I have storage for things I'm gonna sell on ebay and boxes filled with papers I want to file and haven't yet. I am also planning on coming up with a system for all of the kids wonderful pictures they draw for us. Keep 2 file 8 in the round file. Better organization in the kids rooms and especially the play room.
4. House Rules. I'm making a chart with the new house rules for the kids. We already have Rules, but this will be a chart even the 2 year old will know how to read. No excuses. Reward system chart with stickers instead of money and more accountability. I do way too much around here to keep doing everything. Kids can still be kids, but kids with responsibility - its good for them.
5. Date night for mom and dad. We have worked really hard to make sure that during the season dad gets one on one time with each of the kids. However, we have not made sure that mom and dad get this time. This year, we will! Even if it means that we schedule the entire year today, it WILL happen.
6. Family Home Evening. This is difficult for us, because Monday's rarely work. We try for another night, but then somehow it gets bumped. So this year, it's Monday with or without dad. It will eventually get easier, but today this is our life, so we work with it.
7. Spend less time on the computer blogging. Ok, so its not all blogging. There is email, facebook and online shopping. Maybe not less, just designated times as to never take away from the day with my kids. Starting tomorrow :)
I'm not making anymore. This is plenty - but this is my way of being able to do it. I have told all of you and I cannot take it back. Accountability.
4. House Rules. I'm making a chart with the new house rules for the kids. We already have Rules, but this will be a chart even the 2 year old will know how to read. No excuses. Reward system chart with stickers instead of money and more accountability. I do way too much around here to keep doing everything. Kids can still be kids, but kids with responsibility - its good for them.
5. Date night for mom and dad. We have worked really hard to make sure that during the season dad gets one on one time with each of the kids. However, we have not made sure that mom and dad get this time. This year, we will! Even if it means that we schedule the entire year today, it WILL happen.
6. Family Home Evening. This is difficult for us, because Monday's rarely work. We try for another night, but then somehow it gets bumped. So this year, it's Monday with or without dad. It will eventually get easier, but today this is our life, so we work with it.
7. Spend less time on the computer blogging. Ok, so its not all blogging. There is email, facebook and online shopping. Maybe not less, just designated times as to never take away from the day with my kids. Starting tomorrow :)I'm not making anymore. This is plenty - but this is my way of being able to do it. I have told all of you and I cannot take it back. Accountability.
2 comments:
Holy stars batman! That is a lot of stuff, and we are determined and stubborn folk, but that list looks scary even to me! I am here to encourage you through it all. Just remember that none of this will go as planned all the time if ever, but to do it on some level is the best thing you can do. A change of mindset is a good place to start so you are good there! Good Luck and Happy New Year!
What an awesome list! Resolutions should be made, daily, weekly, months, and yearly! Funny how we only focus on getting better once a year! I have been trying to get a little better each day!
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