If I'm being honest, I think New Years Resolutions are kind of silly. More often than not people set goals that are either unattainable or immeasurable and then drop them within a week. I'm usually one of those people. But if done right I think they can be a good foundation to base your year off, and why not use the first of the year for a fresh start? So, in the spirit of making changes for the better that ARE possible to achieve and keep track of, here are my goals for 2015.
-I'd like to make it a habit to keep in better touch with family back home. I've often been bothered by my lack of urgency to keep in touch, and I think it's time to make the change. Being even farther away from home now and having a more extreme time difference makes it tough to connect sometimes, but I'd like to have non-facebook conversations at least once a week.
-I waste a lot of valuable time on electronics, be it my phone, kindle, computer or video games. I'd like to disconnect a bit from these platforms (aside from communication and capturing memories through pictures) in order to spend more quality time with Toby and Levi. As of now, I haven't decided the best way to measure, or how far to cut back, but it is a change that's much needed!
- I want to make the most of our time in Hawaii. Washington really took a toll on me, causing a lot of anxiety and weather-caused depression, I feel better than ever since we've been on the island! Ideally, I would like to tackle a new adventure at least 3 weekends a month while here. Whether that be a hike, a new beach, a historical site or a new restaurant once my diet permits, it might just lie in the fate of a piece of paper drawn out of a bucket!
-I would like to develop a fitness plan and stick to it. I don't like attaching numbers to these sort of goals, I find watching weight or size really discourages me. Feeling good from the inside out is what I find most important and that is what I would like to strive for. I got a FitBit for Christmas, we're in a beautiful new place to explore and stay active, and I have a growing toddler to keep me constantly on my toes. All that's left will be to make sure I feed my body for success and not for convenience.
-Last, I would like to have homemade meals for dinner at least 4 of 7 nights a week, subject to increase if I can get into a good schedule with it! Not only will this be more fiscally responsible, but I can keep track of what's going in our bodies. Knowing we may be dealing with allergies in the long run, this is important as it can be intimidating and hard to find options when dining out, as well as hoping your dietary needs are truly being followed. Note that I didn't mention myself cooking all of those meals ;)
Here's to a happy and healthy 2015 from my family to yours!
**I would also like to mention that I'm toying around with the idea of switching blog platforms for those that follow me (when I do write!) I'm hoping to keep up better as we will be taking on many new adventures here, so keep an eye out!
