Let me start by saying I have ALWAYS been a firm believer in New Years Resolutions. Each year I spend about .05 seconds determining my “New Years Resolution” that usually revolves around being healthier and usually lasts about 1 week until I fall right back into my old ways. In 2019 I made steps in the right direction and broadened my resolution to overall health. I set an exact game plan for myself and I did pretty good. I worked out often, attempted to eat healthier most days, and I worked towards learning to love the things about myself that I used to hate.
This year I have decided to switch things up and I think thats why its taken me so much longer to get my thoughts together. This year instead of thinking of a broad goal for myself, I decided to think of a broad WORD of the year for myself as well as tie in the most important goals that I want to achieve. Heres what I came up with…
WORD OF THE YEAR: COMMITMENT
The word I have chosen for 2020 is commitment. I felt like this was so appropriate for SO many reasons but I’ll dig a little deeper. Not only is this the start to a brand new DECADE(!!!), its also the start of a marriage to the love of my life. What better time of life to focus on committing in all areas of life that right now? Here is how I’m committing to my word of the year (in no particular order).
Goal #1: Commit to being truly present more often.
I work a full time job that I absolutely love. I also have my blog that I am completely in love with and that takes up just about every ounce of “free time” that I have. I am also planning a wedding. Lets just say being “present” isn’t always at the top of my list when theres always SOMETHING to do. This year I am going to be better about managing my time. Taking time away from my phone and really just spend time living.
Goal #2: Commit to dedicating more time to building my faith.
I am a Christian and I am proud of it. I have always had a seemingly strong faith, but ever since I graduated from Baylor I have not put the time into truly working on my faith. During college I had assigned bible courses, chapel, etc. so I didn’t have to work to get time in with Jesus. When I graduated I (unfortunately) put Him on the back burner… but not this year. This year I am being intentional with my time and truly working on building my relationship with the Lord.
Goal #3: Commit to the things I am MOST uncomfortable with when it comes to my blog.
Can I be completely honest with you all for a second? Filming Instagram stories is TOUGH y’all! I consider myself a pretty private person, but I am working towards being more open/ sharing more real life with you all. I have made it a goal to hop on stories at least once a day to talk to you all, fill you in on my day, motivate, etc. I have also fallen off track with blog posts. I’m not sure why because I truly LOVE to write and always have. I think it’s all about managing time and so I am committing to one blog post each week. Hold me accountable!
Goal #4: Commit to staying healthy even on the weekends.
Eat clean all week then drink + brunch too hard on the weekends… & repeat. Not this year. I am committing to working on my health even on the weekends. Am I still going to have brunch? Absolutely. Am I going to order chocolate chip pancakes piled high with whip cream every Saturday? No. Am I still going to eat chocolate chip pancakes from time to time and not beat myself up about it? 100%. Life is about balance but 2019 wasn’t very balanced and I am working on it for 2020. I am dedicated to my health and weekends DO COUNT as much as I like to tell myself that they don’t.
Goal #5: Commit to getting out of my comfort zone at least ONCE per month.
I’m human. Getting out of my comfort zone is something I 100% try and avoid. I’m a homebody + somewhat of an introvert and putting myself out there and doing something outside of my norm is very unusual for me. This year I am committing to doing one thing that gets me out of my comfort zone a month. Things like attending blogging events, having tough conversations that I normally put off, and making an effort to reach out and meet new people (lol might be sliding into a DM or two in the near future). Life is too short to be put in a box and remain there. This year my focus is to break boundaries I’ve set for myself.
All of that to say… I am COMMITTED this year. Do you set New Years resolutions for yourself? If so, what are you committing to this year?