Making resolutions that matter.
11:09 AMHello 2016,
It's easy to make the same resolutions every year, and stick with them for a few months then forget about them, reach them then fall off, or just plain give up. For the last few years I have used a certain base list to help me make resolutions for the next year and it has helped me grow so much as a person, a wife, a mother, and helped me love myself more. I thought maybe today would be a good time to share the motions I go through for this, in case you too would like to make a list :)
Firstly, I want to go into 2016 with an open mind. I know that no matter what goals I set, that life happens and that's okay. My list consists of 10 categories to hit all the major parts of my life and can of course be changed out to better fit anyone's lifestyle! I just find it helps keep me responsible for all the various elements of this crazy life. I would love to hear you goals for 2016! This one of my favorite parts of the New a year. The freshness, the clean slate, the chance to constantly learn from the past to improve the future ❤️
1. Set a goal for self growth:
In 2016 I would like to be more true to myself. I spent a lot of time this last year putting on a face that just wasn't me for other photographers. I want to accept that I'm just not that stereotypical norm. I'm not soft spoken, and I have opinions that I feel very strongly about. I am by no means a bad person but I refuse to go into 2016 walking on egg shells to be accepted. I will unapologetically be me. I will love the friends I have more for loving me as I am, and it won't hurt my feelings when I'm not someone's cup of tea. As long as I stay true to myself, and stay on a path of ultimate kindness, even if rough around the edges sometimes then I figure I'm doing just fine.
2. Set a goal to give back:
Just like every year (except this year because I was busy with the baby) I will challenge myself to give back to the community. Generally I try to do 3 but if I can fulfill just 2 volunteer opportunities in 2016 I will be elated.
3. Set a goal for your health:
This year I would love to cut out sodas again, and get back on a semi-normal fitness schedule.
4. Set a travel goal:
This year I am going to see the Orca whale pods in Washington before they migrate south. This has been like a 3 year passive goal but I'm making it list official this year so I'm going to make that happen!
5. Set a knowledge goal:
This year I would really like to study the bible more in depth.
6. Set a business goal:
To keep on keeping on! I'd really like to get the studio totally redone and have it self sustaining without newborns.
7. Set a family goal:
2 family vacations (or staycations). From 5 to 6.
8. Set a relationship goal:
Stick to at least one kid free date a month, to remind us that there's more to discuss than diapers and what's going on at the school.
9. Set a friend goal:
To continue to have authentic friendships and treat them with the same consideration and compassion that I want to be treated with! So grateful for this one and really want to stick to it.
10. Any random tid-bits or after thoughts:
-I want to take more photos of the kids. This will be my second year of this goal so I'd like to do better this time and continue to print them.
I try to keep it simple and things I can easily incorporate that I feel can help me grow but obviously there's no wrong way to try to work on you :) I would love to see your lists! ❤️ feel free to post them in the comments.
Happy New Years!
Kayla
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