It’s Day Two of keeping my New Year‘s Goals. (“Resolutions” sounds way too final. I need room for growth and revision). I decided that I would share a few of my very-ordinary-yet-oh-so-important-to-me goals with you. Maybe if I get them out there in the universe they will manifest appropriately if you’re into that. If not, maybe God will see and hear my prayers for a better life and lend a helping hand- maybe that’s more your style. I’ve separated my Goals into a few categories to make them more manageable.
PHYSICAL HEALTH GOALS
- Eat healthier. Well, duh. I think that this goal tops most everyone’s New Year’s List, but for me it is a serious thing. I have joined Weight Watchers in an attempt at some official guidance. I’ve worked with Weight Watchers before after the great Lithium Weight Gain, and I lost almost 80 pounds through the program, so I am confident in its success. The new Points Plus program they have unveiled gives me great hope for a healthier New Year. (No- I am not a spokesperson for Weight Watchers!)
- Move more. I suppose this goes with my first goal, but it really is for both my physical health as well as my mental health. I vow to get my behind on the beautiful red bicycle sitting in my living room, and use the two healthy feet that God has blessed me with to both gain cardiovascular fitness and mental clarity.
MENTAL HEALTH GOALS
- Honor my emotions, but not live by them. I will honor the fact that I will feel sad, down, and out-of-sorts at times. It is okay. I will not make big decisions or pick little fights with my friends and loved ones because of them. They are valid and okay emotions that deserve attention in my life, yet so not have to rule my actions.
- Attend therapy appointments/support groups regularly. I have been to about as many therapists as there are in my area, and have yet to find one that makes me feel safe and comfortable sharing my life. This year I will find one (or a good support group) that makes me feel like I am important and my feelings are valid, and I will attend regularly.
CREATIVE GOALS
- Write every day. I will write something non-school-or-work related EVERY DAY. Period. End of story. No excuses!
- Share my work. I will not be apprehensive about sharing my works-in-progress with my trusted sources.
WORK GOALS
- Stay Positive. My current work situation is less than ideal, but that is okay. I have the ability to stay positive and make the most out of my every day in this position. I will learn to handle adversity and dissent, and will rise above the nonsense.
- Seek opportunity. I am not stuck where I am professionally. I am full of skill and talent that is currently untapped. I will seek opportunities to expand my horizons and find a niche for my multitude of talents.
LIFE GOALS
- Appreciate that true love is rare. I am lucky enough to be loved by a wonderful, attentive, and caring man. I will not take that for granted, and will take every opportunity to show him how special he is to me in every way.
- Appreciate my loving and supportive family. I am also blessed by an unconditionally loving and generous family. I will give to them all that they have given to me and more.
So, there we are…my simple and hopeful goals for the New Year. I am eager to get started and share my success with you. May your year bring you all of the blessings and love that you deserve. I am here for your support!
missriki 