I love New Year's Eve! Almost as much as I do Christmas. It brings excitement, hope for change and a renewed spirit. I set goals...not crazy goals but things I want to do better or to learn. I set several goals to reach by years' end and then smaller goals to reach each month. I usually do okay following these until about August when life starts to get so crazy I go on "Survival Mode" for a few months, then regroup again around New Years.
This year my husband and I decided it's the year we will do some big things for us and our family. Others may not think they're big things but to us they're huge...hopefully we'll feel much relief and happiness in our new found "freedom" and joy of giving more. I was talking to my kiddos about finding a catch phrase or name for the year that fits our line of thinking and goals. After many ideas that brought giggles from some and groans from others, we decided this will the year Twenty SLIMteen. We are slimming our wallet, budget and debt by following the Dave Ramsey Plan to get out of debt with more focus and stronger intensity. We've done okay with this the past year but there's always room for improvement. We hope to be able to do more with our family and to give more to others.
We are also planning to slim our clutter in hopes of finishing the basement for more kid parties and fun. We have a hopping house on a normal day, but when kids come over the happy noise increases and our unfinished basement would be even more fun and warm to hang out in with some carpet on the floor. :)
Most importantly, we are slimming our waistlines to just be healthier so we can continue to keep up with our busy, involved kids. This was my idea so I told my sweet husband that this is what we're doing. Since I do most of the cooking, he pretty much has to go along with it anyway, right? The whole family will benefit from this one!
I want to learn so much and I get so excited to do it all! I want to learn to spin pottery, how to tap dance...I'll do this one in my garage with all doors closed though. :) No one wants to see that-or maybe I don't want anyone to watch me trip over my own two feet all the time.
Set goals, make it fun. Set fun goals....after you reach a small goal...go have some fun and enjoy your accomplishment!
One of my favorite quotes about goals is this; "An unwritten goal is just wishful thinking." Write those goals or hopes down so it won't just be wishful thinking!
Have a Happy New Year doing exciting, fun things and bringing joy to your life.
