2011

I'm not a big fan of the new year's resolution.  Often, if not most of the time, within the first couple of months I completely forget my goals and things are right back where they started at the end of the previous year.  Alas, this year, I realize the necessity of adhering to a few goals that I am going to set for myself.  So here it goes...

What I wish to work on this year:

1. Stress reduction and management

I do believe it is highly possible to control the amount of stress in my life.  My plan is to enact strategies that will help me to create a more peaceful and balanced environment.

This would include: 

• more leisurely walks by myself

• spa nights where I pamper myself with a relaxing bath full of aromatherapy, candle light, and facials

• daily meditation
• daily stretching, yoga, or something of the sort
• less negative stimulation i.e. television, loud music, barking 
• quiet
• letting go of unrealistic expectations and embracing my limitations
• drinking more water
• eating healthy
• rewarding and fun activities outside the house, to do by myself
• getting organized
• trying daily to not sweat the small stuff
• surrounding myself with positive people, things, and entertainment
  

 

2. Getting Organized

I wrote this twice, because it is so vital to my sanity.

3. Continue to try to transcend my normal thinking patterns and reach optimal self-awareness.

 Basically, constantly be aware of my spiritual being and it's propensity for love, kindness, and charity.

That's basically it, really.  My goals are the same as last year.  Finish school with a GPA of 3.5 or above (preferably above), be better about managing money, and love my little girl and husband with all that I am.

I'm sure there will be many more things that pop up along the way, but at this point in my life, these are the things that I think about the most.

Namaste

May peace be with you on this journey we call life.