Resolution vs goals, or as I see it, Pressure vs Direction.
We are 6 days into a New Year! It’s refreshing to have a new start at life but, we can do that at any point in our lives. We don’t need January 1st for that to happen, yet many of us seem to wait for it. Silly isn’t it.
So, how many of you created your New Year’s Resolution list? Not me! I used to create that list but I have goals I set for myself, it’s easier and has less pressure. And if at any time I wander or stray I gently guide myself back on track. Sometimes it may not be so gentle as I may need a swift kick in the ass, but hey, I’m flexible. I can give myself a swift kick and good talking to!!
My long term goals are, for the most part, pretty easy for me to stay on track. Minus the extra winter coat or new pair of heels I may occasionally buy that digs into the money that I wanted to save. But the short term goals, now that’s my challenge. For instance, here I sit blogging instead of starting that new scarf, or putting some things on Ebay. My photo album from the walk in October needs to be put together and my own personal photo’s need printed, dated and put in albums. But , here I am, on the sofa, on the computer, and watching a movie. It really doesn’t matter that I spent most of the day cleaning, doing laundry, packing away Christmas decorations, grocery shopping and making chicken soup for a sick friend. No, I have to remind myself that there are several other things that need to be done NOW. Thankfully I have one more day to cram all that stuff in. Ahhh yes there is always tomorrow to finish my honey-do list!
I am already planning my day tomorrow, minute by minute, chore by chore. And a huge pot of coffee. I also have a promise to not put too much pressure on myself and just enjoy the day by relaxing, breathing, prayer, meditation, yoga, cooking, knitting and walking the dog. Anything else I can accomplish will be a bonus!!
Kartwheels in the Kitchen 