Goals for the New Year - 2010

I love new beginnings! They inspire and motivate me. I've found that by writing things down it keeps me accountable and reminds me what changes I want to make. I'm hoping that by posting this HERE (where I can't misplace it), I will do better at making the changes I want to make in 2010.

Spiritual – keep a journal!
~When a “God breeze” hits, act on it immediately.
~Send more cards, notes
~Fast at least once a month
~Continue with daily Bible reading, Adoration, opportunities for prayer and spiritual renewal
~spend more time with my "Friends of Faith."

Physical – SIMPLE: move more, eat smarter and less
~Limit computer time to 15 min. at a time. I’ll get more done around here!
~Walk daily (buy a pedometer and new sneakers!) Walking is also a great time for prayer.
~Go to bed earlier! Get 7 – 8 hours sleep a night. Take a power nap daily!
~Get eyes checked
~Go to the dentist
~Go to the dermotologist

Financial – put credit card away, actively work at paying off debt weekly.
~Put money in savings account and Christmas club weekly

Life is short! Do things NOW instead of waiting for the “right” time (when I lose weight, when we can “afford it”, etc. ). I am not a frivolous person. In fact, I do things in a thrifty manner by habit now!

Mental/Emotional – don’t feel guilty about spending money on myself to pamper myself once in a while.
~Definitely DON’T FEEL GUILTY about taking care of needs (sneakers, underwear, jacket, doctor’s appointments, dentist, eye doctors etc).

~Plan some one-on-one time with each of the grandchildren
~Plan some one-on-one time with each of my kids!
~Take mom out to lunch!
~Get together with another couple
~Friends are important! Make time to get together with friends! (House work will ALWAYS be there!)
~Entertain more (it can be done inexpensively)!
~Visit someplace I’ve never been!
~Go hiking/walking at Steiglmier, the river, Tifft Farm, Delaware Park, and find some NEW places too!
~Have a creative outlet! Set up a workable “Creation Station” in Meg’s bedroom
~Play the piano more
~Learn something new!

Not even sure if I'll publish this but at least it's here for posterity!