I'm generally anti-New Year's resolutions. If a change needs made, make it. Don't wait for January. Just do it!
However, lately, I've had a few changes on my heart, and figured that putting them here would be a good way to keep myself accountable. So here they are:
1. I have a Pritchard * gene that makes me like the sound of my own voice. If I get going, oh my, there's no telling where the rant will go! I have some family members who, I'm sure, can relate. :) Often, words will come out that I look back at and think, "Really Amanda? Was it that serious?" This goes for the good and the bad. If I'm excited about something, I will talk the subject to death. If I'm mad, the rant goes on for WAY too long. And, lately, I've found that when I'm lecturing/disciplining the kids, that I overdo it. I beat the proverbial horse to death when a shorter statement would have been more than adequate. So "resolution" number one is to Be deliberate in my words and actions. I want to slow down and THINK before I speak or act.
2. I want to spend more time doing things that nurture my mind and soul and less time consuming garbage. Seriously, as addictive as Farmville is, it's "nutritional value" is zero. I have deleted all of the time-suckers from my Facebook page (except Zuma, because I'm addicted) and am going to make a conscious effort to step away from the computer and spend more time in my bible. I'm going to read more and write more.
3. And on a completely different note, I'm going to get my butt moving! I slacked off in the gym BIG TIME after we moved in April. I'm not listing my goals or numbers, but I definitely plan to make it either to the gym or out the door to run at least 3 days a week!
So, there they are. Wish me luck!
* Pritchard is my maiden name, and some of us are loud, opinionated know-it-alls. But I promise, we're a fun bunch, and are totally lovable once you get past the obnoxious parts.
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