I've never been one for 'new year's resolutions'. To me they just seem kind of depressing...like, you're all hyped about them in January, but by the time Valentine's Day hits, everyone is all, "What gym membership?" So this year, I decided to set 2018 Goals. Goals that are set small, and then build on them. 2017 was such a crazy year for us, and I didn't really have time + energy to focus on anything else besides our major life events that were happening.
This year I plan to slow down-"Let go, and let GOD".
Here are my goals that I have set for myself for 2018. I wrote them down in the beginning of my planner so I would see them everyday. It doesn't hurt that they look so cute in my new Lily Pulitzer planner. :)
(A few are shaded in that are more personal.)
This year I plan to slow down-"Let go, and let GOD".
Here are my goals that I have set for myself for 2018. I wrote them down in the beginning of my planner so I would see them everyday. It doesn't hurt that they look so cute in my new Lily Pulitzer planner. :)
(A few are shaded in that are more personal.)
Health-Workout 3 times a week
If you know me, then you know I do not work out. I have just never been that person. I seriously despise it. I just do not enjoy it and do not understand the natural high that others say they get from working out. All I feel like is death and how donuts would never make me feel that way. ;) I guess I can thank good genes and metabolism for getting me this far in life, but the last year or so I have noticed I cannot afford to be so careless about my health. Every now and then I would catch a yoga class with a girlfriend, but I would not be caught dead walking into a gym. They are just so intimidating to me. After our wedding, I really noticed changes, and not good ones. I'm not sure if its was the relief of stress from planning, the holiday season, or a combination of the two, but I am just not comfortable in my own body. . For the most part, I have always been pretty confident in my own skin and that never bothered me. But now it is just time for a change. For my physical and even more importantly, my mental health. So while my mom was here over Christmas, we made a pact to work out at least 3 days a week and to keep each other accountable for it. I started an at home program, and look forward to continue that. If I accomplish 3 days, and want to add more, I will. But for now this is a start.
Be more present
We all struggle with this-right? In today's society there is no such thing as being in the present. We all fall victim to constantly thinking about what's next. I really tried this past year to be more present and I want to continue to better myself at that this year. Everyone told me last year that wedding planning and all the events that come with it, along with the wedding day, fly by. So I made extra effort to be in the moment. It was such a happy and fun time in our lives and I wanted to remember every detail I could. While in Florida for our wedding, I tried to leave my phone in our room or put away as much as I could. I just wanted to BE. I want to carry that into everyday life now, and my goal is to have my phone put away every night at 7. You know what they say, the days are long and the years are short. And I want to be as present as possible for my family.
Marriage-date nights/days
The most common questioned I get asked now days is, "So how is married/newlywed life? How are you adjusting?" To which I normally laugh and respond, "After 10 years together, its just the same ole' same ole.'" haha ;) But in all seriousness, it has been great. But just like any other couple you ask, date night/days are so easily forgettable while in the routine of everyday life. It's not about getting dressed up and spending lots of money every weekend, but being intentional about our time spent together. I think by being young parents, we are well adjusted to the 'on the fly' dates........Landon at Grandma's for the afternoon, grab some lunch where we couldn't go with him. Have an hour before picking Landon up from a friend's, make Walmart run together. So a goal for 2018 is to not rely on those 'on the fly dates' and add in some good ole' fashioned ones too. ;)
Save $
Last year Cory and I took the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class. And we loved it! But we are so bad at it. Then add planning a wedding and we just go SO off track. We are committed to getting back on track and really buckling down with gazelle intensity to make this a top priority again. We obviously don't want to be renting for the rest of our lives, so we are ready to save BIG so we can buy a house, travel, give back, do all the things. And not feel super stressed about it.
SLOW DOWN
I guess this kind of goes along with being present, but this is my theme for 2018. Slow down. Relax. Let go. LET GOD.
-Emma
If you know me, then you know I do not work out. I have just never been that person. I seriously despise it. I just do not enjoy it and do not understand the natural high that others say they get from working out. All I feel like is death and how donuts would never make me feel that way. ;) I guess I can thank good genes and metabolism for getting me this far in life, but the last year or so I have noticed I cannot afford to be so careless about my health. Every now and then I would catch a yoga class with a girlfriend, but I would not be caught dead walking into a gym. They are just so intimidating to me. After our wedding, I really noticed changes, and not good ones. I'm not sure if its was the relief of stress from planning, the holiday season, or a combination of the two, but I am just not comfortable in my own body. . For the most part, I have always been pretty confident in my own skin and that never bothered me. But now it is just time for a change. For my physical and even more importantly, my mental health. So while my mom was here over Christmas, we made a pact to work out at least 3 days a week and to keep each other accountable for it. I started an at home program, and look forward to continue that. If I accomplish 3 days, and want to add more, I will. But for now this is a start.
Be more present
We all struggle with this-right? In today's society there is no such thing as being in the present. We all fall victim to constantly thinking about what's next. I really tried this past year to be more present and I want to continue to better myself at that this year. Everyone told me last year that wedding planning and all the events that come with it, along with the wedding day, fly by. So I made extra effort to be in the moment. It was such a happy and fun time in our lives and I wanted to remember every detail I could. While in Florida for our wedding, I tried to leave my phone in our room or put away as much as I could. I just wanted to BE. I want to carry that into everyday life now, and my goal is to have my phone put away every night at 7. You know what they say, the days are long and the years are short. And I want to be as present as possible for my family.
Marriage-date nights/days
The most common questioned I get asked now days is, "So how is married/newlywed life? How are you adjusting?" To which I normally laugh and respond, "After 10 years together, its just the same ole' same ole.'" haha ;) But in all seriousness, it has been great. But just like any other couple you ask, date night/days are so easily forgettable while in the routine of everyday life. It's not about getting dressed up and spending lots of money every weekend, but being intentional about our time spent together. I think by being young parents, we are well adjusted to the 'on the fly' dates........Landon at Grandma's for the afternoon, grab some lunch where we couldn't go with him. Have an hour before picking Landon up from a friend's, make Walmart run together. So a goal for 2018 is to not rely on those 'on the fly dates' and add in some good ole' fashioned ones too. ;)
Save $
Last year Cory and I took the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class. And we loved it! But we are so bad at it. Then add planning a wedding and we just go SO off track. We are committed to getting back on track and really buckling down with gazelle intensity to make this a top priority again. We obviously don't want to be renting for the rest of our lives, so we are ready to save BIG so we can buy a house, travel, give back, do all the things. And not feel super stressed about it.
SLOW DOWN
I guess this kind of goes along with being present, but this is my theme for 2018. Slow down. Relax. Let go. LET GOD.
-Emma