I want to start a new year off on the right foot – but after staring at this screen for about 20 minutes, I’m not sure what that is. I suppose it’s appropriate to talk about my resolutions for 2013, but considering the fact that they never seem to last through the year (nor can I remember them), I have a hard time calling them that.
I do have some goals for myself this year, just like every year. So here goes.
For me, I want to be happy. Just happy. I’m generally a very positive person but there are some things that I do to block my own feeling of happiness. This year I want to spend less time focusing on the “perfect” and more time focusing on enjoying life. I have a very hard time feeling comfortable when my house is messy or when I know I don’t have something planned for dinner, but I could push the boundaries a little more. A pile of dishes in the sink isn’t the worst and take out a couple of nights a week won’t hurt us.
For my family, I want more spontaneity. And play. We are a routine family and that’s what works for us – but I truly believe that routines actually leave us more flexibility to be spontaneous during our “free” time. Instead of concentrating on what a hassle something might be or how difficult it will be to go places pregnant or with a newborn, I want to just do those things and feel good about them. After all, when I look back on these years, I rather remember all the things we did than be too cautious.
For my blog, I want to spend more time capturing the real moments and the real feelings rather than lessons learned. I still plan to have a mix of the two but I want to be able to use this blog to make books for us and Peanut to look back on.
For my photography, I want to take more advantages of capturing real life and real moments. I know that this year I will have to take a break as I enter the third trimester and then tend to a newborn, and I want to use that time to capture more moments with my family and learn more. THen I’ll be back with a refreshed new look.
For work and life alike, I want to spend more time listening (really listening) and less time talking. I think this one might be the hardest one for me.
Do you have any goals for yourself? Do you make New Year’s resolutions?
Your first goal of “happiness” is similar to my theme. My plan is to try and shift my perspective to a more positive one. I want to focus on the silver linings.
I know getting out and about with a toddler and a newborn seems so crazy, but you’ll become an expert in no time! We’re a pretty routine family and one of my goals is to get out and do more fun stuff too! It’s a good goal I think! Happy New Year!
I’m so hopeful that I won’t become a hermit after #2 is born. LOL
Good luck! I am more of a goals person than resolutions. But, I also set goals at random times and not just at the beginning of the year. To me, that makes it more manageable and less stressful (especially when one of the goals is to not stress as much…)!