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So, what is everyone doing for New Years this year?

Yes, I know it may be a little early to think about this seeing as Christmas hasn't even happened yet. And by NO means am I trying to hurry past this wonderful day. I am filled with excitement and anticipation. I can't wait to see family and friends and finally spend some quality time together! This week of work before going home on Friday is going to take forever! (not that I don't love my little Hayden).

New Years has simply been on my mind lately. I by New Years, I mean the resolution part of New Years. I have never really been the kind of person to make a resolution actually. Weird, seeing as it's all the rage. I seriously can't think of one single resolution that I have made before. Probably due to the fact that everyone does it and then never seems to follow through. That bothers me so I usually just avoided it. Not to mention the fact that I have never really needed to make any dramatic changes to my life (and no, I am not saying I am perfect by ANY means).

A majority of resolutions we hear about have something to do with weight loss/eating (holy cow, go to a gym in January and it's crazy busy) or finances (saving, budgeting). Everyone wants to have a new start come January 1st. Sadly, a lot of them are unrealistic goals and we become weary a few weeks in. (wow, I sure sound like a pessimist, just wait!)

So, that being said, I had an idea the other day.

Just last week I started making a daily goal for myself. Most of them had something to do with health/fitness such as 1 day without sugar, try a new workout, or research some health ideas. Having one thing to focus on each day made it far less daunting to accomplish. That is when I realized that we need to make our goals far more reasonable. Instead of saying you going to the gym every day each week, start with 3 days, then work from there.

Don't just dump a bucket of ice water over your head! Maybe try something luck warm to start (I know, lame analogy but that's what I was picturing).

I am still mulling ideas about what exactly I am going to choose to do but here are some of my thoughts.

1. Set weekly resolutions for myself.
2. Set monthly resolutions for myself.
3. Have some sort of reward when they are accomplish.
4. Record (or blog) goals on the 1st of the month for others to know as well. This will help keep me accountable instead of just knowing them myself.

When I say resolutions I mean EVERYTHING. From setting devotion time, to food and fitness, to finances, to relationships with others . . .the list is endless.

What are your thoughts? Weekly? Or Monthly? Or both? What are your resolutions?

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