Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:6-7



Thursday, December 31, 2009

On the seventh day of Christmas...

...seven goals for the next year.

I recently went back and looked at my goals for last year. I did so-so in my effort to reach them. I think by about January 15 I got into a life pattern that was fairly well set for the year, and several goals were not included. I'm hoping to do better this year, and a few of my goals are the same.

1. Be more structured with my time.

2. Rest my body more. This was a goal last year, and while I was a little bit better than in previous years, I didn't achieve my goal entirely. My. body. needs. rest. I need to say no more often when it means I over-stress my body. This goes with no. 1.

3. Establish a housecleaning schedule for myself and the children. I've been letting the kids off too easy lately (like the last six months or more) and I've become too disorganized in how I manage my own chores. This also goes with no. 1.

4. Start planning Christmas gifts early (like in the Spring). I enjoy making many gifts and I think if I start early I can be more creative in what I make.

5. Have more prayer time. Schedule my prayer time. See no. 1.

6. Exercise more. I hate this one. I would rather eat dirt than exercise. But I think that's because I have been choosing the wrong types of exercise. I need to some investigating. I have plantar fasciitis which prevents me from walking or running any distances, but I just know there is something out there that will work for me.

7. Spend more time with friends. This is a hard one for mommies. Mommies spend a lot of time making sure little people are where they are supposed to be and not much time getting themselves where they are supposed to be. See no. 1.

How 'bout you? Do you make goals for the year?

6 comments:

  1. I was having a really hard time with plantar fasciitis, and finally broke down and got custom orthotics. $400 out of pocket (ouch!!), but my foot has finally almost healed and I can walk without pain. It didn't heal overnight, but it is surprising to me how much difference it makes to me to be able to walk pain-free. If you haven't already gotten custom orthotics, I very much recommend them. Blessings to you during this Christmas season!

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  2. Stopping by to wish you and your family a very Happy New Year!

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  3. Sheila,
    I don't have a custom orthotic. I bought one at the Good Feet store for about $80 and I really hoped it would work. It did not. I'm probably going to have to bite the bullet and spend the (almost) $400, as well. My husband bought me a very pricey pair of German-made slippers for Christmas and they have felt great. I can see that the orthotic would be even better.

    Julia,
    Wishing you all the best in this new year. :-)

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  4. I have a lot of the same goals as you do. Especially the making time for prayer and managing time better.

    If your feet feel good walking around the house barefoot, I'd suggest the $75 Vibram Five-finger shoes that we got. They're weird, but they protect your feet while letting them work the way God intended.

    Happy New Year, dearheart.

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  5. I like your goals, Barbara. Seriously, some of these should be mine too!
    Happy New Year! Thank you for your friendship and your prayers!
    May 2010 bring you peace and happiness!

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  6. your list looks about like what mine would look like if i'd write one. especially regarding the cleaning schedules. it is odd to me that the bigger these kids get, the less work i seem to be able to get out of them. but that is probably my fault. i'd like to get a tougher backbone in 2010.

    i wish you the best of luck in implementing your resolutions. have a blessed weekend dear barb.
    and happy, happy new year.

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I appreciate your comments -- sometimes I feel like I'm talking to myself!