Not much of a fan of resolutions, I do like to give each year a theme and make a list of goals. {2009 was Simplicity, 2010 was Happiness, 2011 was living Authentically…}
If you’ve been reading here long, it probably won’t surprise you that my theme for 2012 is:
Health
By health, of course, I mean body/spirit/mind/relationships…
After spending an entire week off, with Chw and the girls (granted, Amanda had to work, but I didn’t- which was my point) i’ve been thinking a lot about my goals in the year to come. With one girl heading off for training education and adventure- and another one entering her teens- 2012 is sure to be a WILD ride of a year…
Me and my health:
– Cut back on wheat significantly, if not entirely.
– Be more proactive with my naturopath.
– lose at least one pound per week.
Personal:
– read, at least, one book a month FOR ME…
– spend quiet/personal/devotional time, daily.
– learn new things.
– proceed fearlessly.
– act intentionally, in everything.
Professional:
– Put an ending to Liar, and edit it.
– QUERY!!!
– Attend a Writer’s Conference.
– Be more disciplined about clearly dividing my work-at-home time and my home time.
Financial:
– Pay down debt significantly.
– Increase my contributions.
– Give more, and regularly.
– Spend more thoughtfully/justifiably.
Marital:
– Plan with, dream with, talk with, pray with Chw- weekly.
– Retreat, for a weekend, over both anniversaries. (April and November)
– Conscience, constant efforts to respect him.
As a Mother:
– laugh with.
– pray for.
– once again, educate.
– once again, educate.
– make effort to bridge the distance gaps.
– make the in-present moments matter.
As for hopes, I really hope that 2012 holds-
– a book deal, (of course)!
– a vacation.
– time with all three of my kids, together, in one location.
– 365 days of everyone in my family remaining safe in body, heart and mind.
– less hardship and struggles than the last 3 years have held, for our family and extended family.
– less hardship and struggles than the last 3 years have held, for our family and extended family.
Do you have goals, hopes and plans for the new year?
Rainy Day in May... 
Great goals! I'll have to think of some….
Love the goals for 2012 (2012 isn't as easy to type as 2011…)I'm thinking (but haven't settled on) our theme for 2012 will be "Purge". Lovely isn't it?
Maggie, I can't wait to hear them! I owe you an email… trying to get to it today!
Jenni, I think that's a GREAT theme… that was my intentional theme of 2007 and then we had a sudden cause to move across the country. Funny when life is poetic like that!
I love your goals and how you purpose to accomplish them. I don't do well with written down goals but here are some I am currently working on: me- use my giftings for Him more intentionally and more time in prayer/reading His word ; hubby- spend more quality time together ; kids – be more "present" with them one on one and teaching them more
Thanks, Rita! Your goals sound fantastic!