January
2007
Resolutions Schmesolutions
By Pattie
Yep, I’m a resolutions girl. Every year, without fail, I make a list of ways I’d like to improve, things I’d like to accomplish or finish, and promises I make to myself and to God.
In fact, making new resolutions is one resolution I keep each year!
This year was no exception. I made my list. I tried to make it as realistic and reachable as possible, but I still went above and beyond what I will probably be able to accomplish. And that’s okay.
I’d like to think I learned something valuable about myself in 2006 that I carry into 2007: I set myself up for failure far too much.
It’s true. I do. Then I beat myself up for it. It’s a vicious cycle.
Therefore, for 2007 I’ve decided to work with my procrastinating, perfectionistic personality as it is. Instead of trying to change who I am into someone I could never hope to be, I’ll try to accomplish my goals in spite of my shortcomings. My theory is if I work with who I already am, I’ll be more likely to succeed.
Ask me in a year how it worked.
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Written By: Pattie
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Hello,
I am new at voicing my thoughts on email..so please bear with me. I think many women set unrealistic goals for the new year. Many women may forget the time and energy it takes to finish a task, then add several more from her goals for the new year. I have found to limit my goals, and try to follow my good intentions to the end. I don’t always succeed, but I do feel good about the goals I accomplish. Thank you for your thoughts. God be with all who struggle with their goals, and households..(like me). Angela
Hi Angela! I’m so glad you left a comment, and I’m sorry it took me a few days to find it. I think you’re right about being careful not to set unrealistic goals. It’s easy to have good intentions, and a lot harder to follow through. I think you make a wise choice by limiting your goals and focusing on following through on the ones you do set. Good job!
(By the way, everyone, Angela is my totally awesome sister-in-law, and I’m so glad she left a comment on my blog!)