I've never put weight into New Years' Resolutions, although I've always tried to improve in one way or another, whether it's learning a new skill, racing in a Sprint triathlon, or designing and keeping this family journal of a blog (ok, so I'm a week behind right now, but it's progress from the backlog of photos and scrapbooking I've had for YEARS).
Last year I lost my pregnancy weight with a Biggest Losers group...the weekly introduction of a new element of dieting (which I generally don't do) was key. That was then. Getting in shape and improving time management with my priorities in mind would top my '09 list if I had one.So, what to do for 2009? As usual I hadn't given resolutions much thought...that is until I found the Resolutionary Challenge on my friend, Whitney's blog, Dare to Dream. I read the challenge and mulled it over; not wanting to sign up unless I was really committed, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt like this was a good fit. Parts of the challenge are things that I've "been meaning to do," but haven't made the leap of commitment yet. I've been "meaning to" jog consistently, but it's freezing outside & I haven't signed up at the Y. I've been "meaning to" be habitual and sincere with my scripture study, but I'm exhausted in the early morning hours, and exhausted at the end of a full day. "Meaning to" hasn't been working for me, and change will only come by committing to make changes, and DOing. I know that strengthening my core, physically & spiritually will help me serve in the roles I hold dear, and help me feel more true to who I know am. That's my main motivation for the Resolutionary Challenge. That friends are part of this challenge makes it all the more fun. I love the support.
So, if you're reading this and would like a fresh approach to reaching your personal goals and/or goals for the New Year, head on over to Whitney's blog and see if the Resolutionary Challenge is for you.
I hope you join us....the more the merrier!
All best,
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3 comments:
Thanks for the reminder that I was going to sign up for this! It sounds like it will be a good thing.
LOve it! And your 'meant to's' sound just like mine...except I belong to a gym and still stink at getting there. And it's so true about the scripture one-good thing we do that with the kids and I am forced to with my lessons every week, but somehow I fail at the personal part too. Maybe I should just keep them in the bathroom. I just may have to join the fun!
Sounds similar to the Smokin' Hot Mommas program I do with my cousin. I love it! Good luck!
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