Good Morning Friends!
If you have gone back to work since the holidays, I hope you have found a positive groove for the new year! New years can be difficult; sometimes I feel a lot of pressure to pick a resolution or set goals that I deep down know I will never reach. But this year is different. A lot has happened in the last few months, and I felt compelled to start this year with something different. So, instead of racking my brain and trying to come up with something completely off-the-wall, I decided to borrow an idea from a co-worker. Every year she picks one word that she hopes she can live by this year; sort of like a mantra or quote. So this year, I decided I was going to do that! One word, how hard can that be? The word just came to me. I was sitting here in the morning, typing in my journal, thinking about what goals I wanted to accomplish this year, and all of a sudden there it was: Purpose. It sort of flashed before my eyes, and that was all it took, i was hooked. So that is my word this year: Purspose. But what do I do with this word? Well, the best part is, whatever I want! I decided I really want to be more purposeful with my life, and really think about if everything I am involved in and take apart of is for the greater good of me and my family. For example, what purpose is all the time I spend on Facebook, or any other social media outlet? So many times I am looking at all of these posts and I end up feeling negative or in a sour mood because of what I see, the exact opposite I want to feel. Yet for some reason, I keep checking Facebook multiple times a day. So, this year I am going to be more mindful of my feelings when I am doing certain activities or events, and really try to focus in on the actions that bring positive vibes and thoughts to my life. Another area of my life I want to bring more purpose to is my finanial situation. Sure, everyone has goals about saving money so they can buy the house, car, or vactation that they want. My thoghts aren't going to be goaled towards the larger components, but rather twoards the small components. I am a terrible impulse purchaser. I see things, and if it is under $5, I usually go for it (the dollar wall at Target gets me EVERY time!). But this year I really want to think about those pruchases, even if they are on sale, or only "just a dollar". Do I really need the drink or coffee from the gas station every time I fill up with gas? Now, there are some days, I do need it. The goal of "purpose" is not self-deprivation, it is going to be self-regulation. Balancing the need and wants of my life to maximize it to its fullest potential. What would be your word for 2017? Do you have a special way you make sure you reach your goals? If so, I would love to hear them!! Have a great week,
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