I've never really into New Year's resolutions - I figure, if there's something I want to do or things to change, might as well start now. Except for last year where I had the goal to lose about 45 lbs -
HA! I did it! Thanks, Miriam!
But this year, it's been a little different, and I have set a few goals for myself. Some of which I will not be sharing with you, but some I will.
My first goal is to be nicer. I wish I was a nicer person. So I made it a goal. Less snarky-ness, less need to be "right", more patience, more empathy.
Another goal is to not be in a rush anymore. I have noticed in the past few months that I am frequently in a rush. I hate to be late (I blame high school band on this one - if you're not early, you're late; if you're on time, you're late; if you're late, you're in big fat trouble) for anything and I usually have a ridiculous schedule in my head that if I don't adhere to, I lose my freaking mind. Which is absurd, obviously. So, I have made a goal not to be in a hurry anymore. If Evette puts her shoes on the wrong feet and has to take them off and put them on again, I will breathe and still survive, I'm confident. If on the walk to the post office Evette wants to stop and literally smell the roses, we will stop and literally smell the roses. No more rushing. It makes me grumpy, and my family grumpy, I mess things up because I'm too hasty, I miss teaching opportunities, etc... none of these are good things. No more rushing. Now, you fellow band people, no worries, I will not turn into those "show up 30 minutes after I said I would" people, but more of setting realistic goals and planning ahead to make things happen like they should. During these last 2 weeks, I've done a great job at this, if I say so myself!
I've also decided to have a motto for this year, which is to "Live Aware". Be aware of myself, how I'm feeling and how that can affect how I act, and my needs so I can take care of myself. Be aware of my family, their needs, how they're feeling, and how I can make them feel loved. Be aware of those around me, what their needs might be, and to be aware that I cannot possibly be aware of all that is happening with them, so to be patient, and kind, and understanding. Be aware of the world around me, how I can better my community, and make informed decisions.
Here I come, 2015!
HA! I did it! Thanks, Miriam!
But this year, it's been a little different, and I have set a few goals for myself. Some of which I will not be sharing with you, but some I will.
My first goal is to be nicer. I wish I was a nicer person. So I made it a goal. Less snarky-ness, less need to be "right", more patience, more empathy.
Another goal is to not be in a rush anymore. I have noticed in the past few months that I am frequently in a rush. I hate to be late (I blame high school band on this one - if you're not early, you're late; if you're on time, you're late; if you're late, you're in big fat trouble) for anything and I usually have a ridiculous schedule in my head that if I don't adhere to, I lose my freaking mind. Which is absurd, obviously. So, I have made a goal not to be in a hurry anymore. If Evette puts her shoes on the wrong feet and has to take them off and put them on again, I will breathe and still survive, I'm confident. If on the walk to the post office Evette wants to stop and literally smell the roses, we will stop and literally smell the roses. No more rushing. It makes me grumpy, and my family grumpy, I mess things up because I'm too hasty, I miss teaching opportunities, etc... none of these are good things. No more rushing. Now, you fellow band people, no worries, I will not turn into those "show up 30 minutes after I said I would" people, but more of setting realistic goals and planning ahead to make things happen like they should. During these last 2 weeks, I've done a great job at this, if I say so myself!
I've also decided to have a motto for this year, which is to "Live Aware". Be aware of myself, how I'm feeling and how that can affect how I act, and my needs so I can take care of myself. Be aware of my family, their needs, how they're feeling, and how I can make them feel loved. Be aware of those around me, what their needs might be, and to be aware that I cannot possibly be aware of all that is happening with them, so to be patient, and kind, and understanding. Be aware of the world around me, how I can better my community, and make informed decisions.
Here I come, 2015!
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