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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2017 0:23:26 GMT
I don't say they are "goal" but choices....for some reason I keep them thinking of them that way.
But my top are
To say no more, I did this last year and it felt good. I focused on less things but they were really meaningful to me.
To workout 4 time a week. I get up at at 5:30am so instead of housework I'm getting on that damn elliptical and do some exercises I have saved from Pinterest.
To start our date nights back up...we do good with lunch 2 times a week but we need to go out at night. At least twice a month.
To read at least 15 books. I have a stack, just have to commit.
To enjoy my house, we've worked hard to make it ours. It's time to sit and relax.
To spend less...I'm putting myself on a budget. The first step is to declutter more. I've done about 30% of the house, I will be done with all by January 15th. This way I can see what I have and only buy if I love/need it.
To make more homemade gifts...I forgot how much people love them. Learning to knit and really work my sewing machine will help with this...plus using up some of my craft supplies.
Start Sunday dinner back up at least twice a month. Youngest DD has really gotten good at cooking so she will be a big help!
Good start....
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Post by kelly8875 on Dec 29, 2017 0:39:35 GMT
I've made some pretty positive changes over the last couple years, and I'd like to just keep working on those consistently. Things like not letting others tell me how I should be, not worrying about people whose opinions don't matter, stuff like that. It's hard, but I'm better off!
And like so many others, I need to lose weight. I think I'm basically at the same weight I've been for a couple years, but it's time to change it. No rush, but it's time. 3 years ago I had reconstructive surgery on my foot and it has hurt ever since from constant swelling, but in the last month I've been taking a water pill- and it doesn't hurt anymore! I'm seriously over the moon happy about it. So my treadmill in the basement is going to get used again! I'd really like to get back to casual running, but I'm going to not get my hopes up with my foot.
More concentration on myself is needed, and I'm working on it. Just gotta keep working on it!
Good luck to everyone in their goals!!!
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Post by Miss Lerins Momma on Dec 29, 2017 0:58:51 GMT
This year (as selfish as it sounds) I'm going to focus on ME. I feel like I give 110% to everyone in my house and it's time that momma take a little time for herself. I plan on letting DH pick up the slack with the kids. I've never made a NY resolution, so I doubt I'll make it as one. But I would like to spend a little more time on myself.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 29, 2017 1:41:52 GMT
birukitty Do you have a partner or a friend you can dance with? DH surprised me with ballroom dancing classes one year and it was loads of fun! No, but DH and I took those classes 22 years ago before we got married. It was a lot of fun, although poor DH has no sense of rhythm. He made up for it in humor though. Neither myself or DH can dance. But we took some salsa dancing classes a few years ago and we never laughed so hard in our lives. We just loved it.
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Post by dewryce on Dec 29, 2017 1:46:17 GMT
No, but DH and I took those classes 22 years ago before we got married. It was a lot of fun, although poor DH has no sense of rhythm. He made up for it in humor though. Neither myself or DH can dance. But we took some salsa dancing classes a few years ago and we never laughed so hard in our lives. We just loved it. Yes, laughing all the way around! We turned it into a date night every week and had so much fun.
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Post by laureljean on Dec 29, 2017 1:47:17 GMT
I'm focusing on "enough" this year. I have a tendency to overdo just about everything, and at the same time put up with things when I should be putting my down. So maybe I can learn some moderation and strengthen up that backbone.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Dec 29, 2017 1:50:41 GMT
Neither myself or DH can dance. But we took some salsa dancing classes a few years ago and we never laughed so hard in our lives. We just loved it. Yes, laughing all the way around! We turned it into a date night every week and had so much fun. You know what another of our favorites is? Roller skating. It is our favorite way to spend Valentine's day! We are usually the old couple surrounded by preteens! Haha.
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Post by lisae on Dec 29, 2017 2:08:05 GMT
My main objective for 2018 is to do more - move more, eat more vegetables, drink more water and add more healthy habits to my day. This is on the theory that if I fill my time and my stomach with healthier choices, I'll replace some of the less healthy foods and the time I waste with better choices.
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Post by 950nancy on Dec 29, 2017 2:12:44 GMT
Hmmm. My goals are always to drink more water, take more walks, and be nice to old people. I am also going to add this onto my list of goals...
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Post by dewryce on Dec 29, 2017 2:14:25 GMT
Yes, laughing all the way around! We turned it into a date night every week and had so much fun. You know what another of our favorites is? Roller skating. It is our favorite way to spend Valentine's day! We are usually the old couple surrounded by preteens! Haha. We used to go ice skating when we were on vacation. He was a natural, me not so much. But what fun! Wish my ankles, knees and back would allow that now. This has motivated me though. Moving around on ice is not in my even semi-near future, but dancing can be within the year I think. Adding it to my list now!
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Post by tara on Dec 29, 2017 2:41:01 GMT
I will try not to let my health and my pain get to me so much. I have an amazing life and I need to try to focus on the positives more. I will try to get out and enjoy the wonderful people in my life and make all the happy memories that I can.
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Post by dewryce on Dec 29, 2017 2:57:13 GMT
I will try not to let my health and my pain get to me so much. I have an amazing life and I need to try to focus on the positives more. I will try to get out and enjoy the wonderful people in my life and make all the happy memories that I can. Wonderful goals and I can completely relate! Good luck
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Post by StephDRebel on Dec 29, 2017 3:43:50 GMT
our goal together this year is to do or try something new every week. it's been our resolution for 3 years now and it's fun.
also, spend less and eat home more. I want to travel less this year (less business, more family travel) Gift more experiences and less things.
Get a second phone for personal things so I can leave business at home and hire an assistant.
and, I need to keep decluttering
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Post by craftykitten on Dec 29, 2017 8:56:38 GMT
2017 has been horrendous. I really hope that in 2018 my health improves.
I am going to do more of the things I enjoy...scrapbooking, painting, crochet. My ill health this year has made it difficult to anything and that has made me sad.
We HAVE to move house but financially we are in a really bad place. So I'd like to make significant steps to sorting that out.
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Post by peasapie on Dec 29, 2017 9:46:05 GMT
This year (as selfish as it sounds) I'm going to focus on ME. I feel like I give 110% to everyone in my house and it's time that momma take a little time for herself. I plan on letting DH pick up the slack with the kids. I've never made a NY resolution, so I doubt I'll make it as one. But I would like to spend a little more time on myself. This is me too. Last year my word was service, and I really went overboard helping family members - to the point where I lost track of all the fun things I like to do. I did a world of good at a crucial time for family members, but now it needs to be me time. My word this year will be reconnect. I want to get back to seeing friends regularly, exercise, art work and reading.
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Post by stittsygirl on Dec 29, 2017 10:27:24 GMT
I’ve made a goal to climb and hopefully summit Mt. Rainier in 18 months, the summer that I’m 50. I’ve always been fascinated with mountain climbing like that. I loved my own childhood and youth hiking in the mountains of Utah and I really want to challenge myself in taking that love of the mountains a big step further (and upwards) while I’m still physically able to do it. This year I’m signed up for two mountaineering courses in the spring and I’m working towards getting fit and ready for those. I’ve started working with a personal trainer to help with the fitness part. It’s not a cheap endeavor either, but I’m working slowly on acquiring quality gear to help me reach my goal. So that’s my big personal goal for this year and the next. The other big goal will be to get further out of debt (and no, the mountain climbing isn’t helping that ), but we’re in the best position we’ve ever been in to achieve that while my husband is working in Afghanistan. The third big goal will be to get through the next year of mothering my fourteen year-old DD with my sanity intact .
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Dec 29, 2017 10:52:26 GMT
My life is in such chaos it's overwhelming. I'm praying 2018 is a year of recovery and wellness for Spencer and peace for my heart. The unknown of how close he can get to his baseline is scary and makes it hard to see excitement for the new year. His recovery will take up so much of my energy so I'm doubting much of this will happen. If I had a magic wand these would be my goals. I want to get out of my toxic marriage and find some happiness. I need to get rid of all the toxic people in my life. I want to build my self esteem I literally have none. I need to get myself healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually. I need to put myself first no one else will or has. I need to keep telling myself I'm a good person and I deserve happiness. I'm walking away from the volunteering I've done. I need to focus on me. I want to quit taking crap from people, realize I don't deserve it, call them on it and no longer give a shit what those people think of me! I have some cc debt I need to get that paid down. It's a struggle now though because every cent is going to me being able to be with Spencer. At this point with Spencer so unwell, my marriage in the gutter and no means to financially get myself out of it some of these goals seem like pipe dreams. I'm praying that regardless of how dire everything seems right now that can I look back on 2018 and see a lot of great changes in my life. You are strong, wonderful, and caring. You deserve so much more than what life is throwing at you. I wish for you a better, brighter 2018. And better strides in health for Spencer. (((Hugs)))
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Post by scrapsotime on Dec 29, 2017 14:32:30 GMT
Right now my goal is to just make it through January. My younger brother had a heart attack yesterday. My pregnant daughter has an anatomical ultrasound and genetic counseling on January 8th. My son has surgery January 12th to remove a softball sized mass they found on his right adrenal gland.
Not the way you want to start a new year.
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Post by Woobster on Dec 29, 2017 14:43:16 GMT
My goals are to learn more about proper nutrition and eating to fuel my body, and to more closely monitor my spending.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 29, 2017 16:22:54 GMT
I have two that I need to keep enacting.
1. See BFF (piano teacher) twice a month. Either lunch, dinner or an evening at one of our houses. It sounds simple but she is chronically ill and finding time to spend with her when she isn't ill is hard. We will persevere!
2. Walk more.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 29, 2017 16:30:13 GMT
My life is in such chaos it's overwhelming. I'm praying 2018 is a year of recovery and wellness for Spencer and peace for my heart. The unknown of how close he can get to his baseline is scary and makes it hard to see excitement for the new year. His recovery will take up so much of my energy so I'm doubting much of this will happen. If I had a magic wand these would be my goals. I want to get out of my toxic marriage and find some happiness. I need to get rid of all the toxic people in my life. I want to build my self esteem I literally have none. I need to get myself healthy physically, emotionally and spiritually. I need to put myself first no one else will or has. I need to keep telling myself I'm a good person and I deserve happiness. I'm walking away from the volunteering I've done. I need to focus on me. I want to quit taking crap from people, realize I don't deserve it, call them on it and no longer give a shit what those people think of me! I have some cc debt I need to get that paid down. It's a struggle now though because every cent is going to me being able to be with Spencer. At this point with Spencer so unwell, my marriage in the gutter and no means to financially get myself out of it some of these goals seem like pipe dreams. I'm praying that regardless of how dire everything seems right now that can I look back on 2018 and see a lot of great changes in my life. Most of your goals are very doable! One day when loser is visiting Spencer, I would talk to a women's transition house and find out what you need to do to get out of the marriage. They might have a checklist or strategy how to leave. Getting rid of toxic people will feel great. It is very empowering and your heart feels elevated. (I ditched someone very toxic and I just look back and think why didn't I do that sooner?)
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Post by Delta Dawn on Dec 29, 2017 16:33:22 GMT
canadianscrappergirl one more thing, think back to the last time you had sex. The clock begins counting from there in BC when you can consider yourselves separated. With you living in Calgary for so long, that can count towards a separation. The laws will differ slightly between provinces but I had to wait a full year before I could file for divorce based on desertion. Something like that. Talk to legal aid or a student in the faculty of law at UofC. They might be able to give you some cheap advice.
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MaryMary
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Post by MaryMary on Dec 29, 2017 19:23:08 GMT
Finish up my degree.
No sugar for the entire year.
Lose weight.
Move to a smaller house and live more simply.
Exercise.
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Post by hop2 on Dec 29, 2017 19:49:23 GMT
Right now my goal is to just make it through January. My younger brother had a heart attack yesterday. My pregnant daughter has an anatomical ultrasound and genetic counseling on January 8th. My son has surgery January 12th to remove a softball sized mass they found on his right adrenal gland. Not the way you want to start a new year. Hugs
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