Time for Change

I've been mulling over some ideas for some resolutions for 2009. Normally, I'll make a list a mile long of every single thing I can think of that I'd like to improve on, but I've come to realize that this is not a terribly productive approach, as there is no way I can successfully change 74 things about myself. So this year, I'm narrowing my focus down to three major goals:


1. Health Overhaul

Note: This does not simply mean weight loss, which is ALWAYS my #1 resolution every single year. Frankly, I'm sick of thinking about my weight and beating myself up over failing at diets. So instead, I'm determined to make a change for the better in my overall lifestyle. This will involve:

a. eating foods I know I should eat and eliminating the ones that I shouldn't (primarily sugar, which has become an unfortunate part of my daily food routine as of late)

b. portion control (only eating until I am satisfied)

c. getting some form of moderate exercise at least 3 days per week

d. finally kicking my Diet Coke habit


2. Increasing Spirituality

a. remembering to have personal prayer more often

b. incorporating daily scripture study (both personal and as a couple) into my/our routine

c. more faithful church attendance (i.e., not skipping out on Sunday School)


3. Becoming a Better Wife

a. watching the negativity and sarcasm

b. engaging in more effective communication (really listening and responding in general conversation, not giving the silent treatment during disagreements, etc.)

c. not finding fault, but rather looking for the positive deeds and attributes


Wish me luck! I'm hoping by posting these resolutions (personal though they may be), that I will feel more accountable for doing them. I hope that by 2010, I will be well on my way to being the kind of woman/wife/daughter of God that I know I have the potential to be.

I'd be very interested to hear some of your resoluations as well! And, whether you decide to make that information public or not, I wish you luck with them too.