2018 Goals/Resolutions

[katespade]

While we're on the topic, it's about that time! Has anyone started thinking about goals and/or resolutions for 2018?


I like making a list of things I hope to accomplish in the next year, but I think I'm also going to do what I did last year, too: Choose one word to focus my energy on during the year. 

[MrsMB]

katespade LOVE THAT. I did that last year. My word was "gentle" meaning...gentle through this transition to a family of 4. I really liked doing that! I'm trying to decide my word for this year....I've been leaning towards doing a theme...."Setting myself up for blessing." I won't go into the whole plan/meaning. But I do actually have a few specific goals compared to last year that are in line with that theme. Truth be known, I've already started working on them. 

1. Replenish My Savings Account (I miscalculated my financial planning for maternity leave this year and finances dipped a little. Luckily, DH carries the majority of our savings...this is just my private financials.)

2. Get to my fighting weight. (We're talking 8 lbs. I lost what I gained with DS. But I was a teensy bit heavier than I like before I got pregnant with DD in 2015.)

3. Start focusing on anti-aging tactics for my appearance. I haven't really taken care of myself in that manner and I'm (in my opinion) slightly past when I should have started that. I HAVE been using anti-aging moisturizer since 2014...but I need to step it up.

[katespade]

MrsMB - My word for 2017 was: Present - This period of time, not the past or the future; now. I've had a lot of ups and downs this year, but I feel like I accomplished a lot to bring myself closer to that focus. I'm still trying to figure out what my word for 2018 should be. I have a couple of ideas that I'm considering, though.

[MrsMB]

Dec 11, 2017 14:09:58 GMT -5 katespade said:

MrsMB - My word for 2017 was: Present - This period of time, not the past or the future; now. I've had a lot of ups and downs this year, but I feel like I accomplished a lot to bring myself closer to that focus. I'm still trying to figure out what my word for 2018 should be. I have a couple of ideas that I'm considering, though.

FANTASTIC focus! I like that word a lot. 

[katespade]

Dec 11, 2017 14:12:05 GMT -5 MrsMB said:

Dec 11, 2017 14:09:58 GMT -5 katespade said:

MrsMB - My word for 2017 was: Present - This period of time, not the past or the future; now. I've had a lot of ups and downs this year, but I feel like I accomplished a lot to bring myself closer to that focus. I'm still trying to figure out what my word for 2018 should be. I have a couple of ideas that I'm considering, though.

FANTASTIC focus! I like that word a lot. 

Right now, the word that's standing out to me for 2018 is: Content - In a state of peaceful happiness. I spent this year focused on being present, and it feels like it would make sense for the next step to be focusing on being content in the present.

I'm not sure, though. I'm still processing my options, I think.

[estrellita]

Will add as I think of things..

- Pay off medical bills within a reasonable amount of time (with the NICU stay I'm guessing hers are going to be much higher than I was expecting, I already knew mine would hit the deductible and saved accordingly)
- Pay off car loan
- Start working out with a trainer after returning from ML (I didn't do this last time so maybe this time? Lol)
- Work on decluttering even more
- Try to make the most of my maternity leave.. don't just sit around too much

[amaranth]

-Read at least 6 books
-Don't buy clothes for anyone in family unless special occasion items needed (sew needed items)
-Get basement cleaned out, organized, and useable
-First floor trim finished and painted
-Find at least a once-per-month service activity or project to do with the whole family
-Improve meal planning/shopping/cooking efficiency. This isn't easily quantifiable, but I suck at it so any improvement would be great.
-Try 2 or 3 at reducing food costs overall. Currently spending an average of $900 a month. See if can get down to $700.
-Accrue 2 orders per month for my business

[katespade]

I've been thinking about my goals for 2018 in three categories: Regular Goals, Stretch Goals, and H&F Goals. I feel like I want to have the chance to let myself think big, without setting myself up to feel like I've failed if I don't accomplish everything by the end of the year.

I'm still brainstorming, but here's what I have so far -

Regular Goals:
Read 30 books.
Gain at least one professional certification.
Continue making improvements with my anxiety.
Clean up my diet - less sugar, less takeout, less frozen food, etc.
Pay off the loan we took out for our kitchen remodel.

Stretch Goals:
Get on a plane again and/or have tickets purchased for a future trip.
Pay off the loan on one of our vehicles.
Find a church to attend semi-regularly.
Read 40 books.

H&F Goals:
Complete Project Mass workout program.
Yoga workouts an average of 3x/week.
Deadlift 150 lbs (5 reps).
Squat 150 lbs (5 reps).
Bench Press 100 lbs (5 reps).
5 unassisted pull-ups.
Run a 5k.

[luv2rn4fun]

-Be more intentional with spending time with DH. Along these lines, go on at least 5 dates outside the house

-Get back to running 2-3 days/week

-Lose 10 lbs

-Take the boys to Disneyland at least 10x this year

-Plan and go on a family vacation

-Be better at encouraging DH in his career even if it means he won’t be around to help as much.

-go to the following appointments: dentist, ultrasound/mammogram, new gynecologist. Also, start taking my thyroid med regularly (which will probably help me lose my 10 lbs LOL).

- start C in preschool

[krystee]

katespade I might steal your word and go with Present for 2018! Intentional was my word for 2017.

My goals are to:
1. Get the heck off my phone between the hours of 5:30-8 pm and live in the moment with the few hours I have after work.
2. Be really present in the moment to enjoy our last baby. We'll never get to do this again so I don't want to waste it!
3. Prioritize my commitments so I can really make an impact where I choose to serve.
4. Pay attention to finances and dump a lot of debt.
5. Lose at least 20 pounds, and be gentle with myself in the process (I have 100 to lose, but I have decided 20 a year for five years might be more feasible than a giant loss with two kids and a FT job).

[pooh8402]

I should probably do this. Not sure what my word should be though. Peace?

1. Get a therapist. I've had more and more anxiety as time has gone on, and it's affecting my relationship with my husband. For that matter, we need to see a marital counselor too.
2. Get pregnant. Feeling like a long shot now.
3. Finishing unpacking from my move and get stuff on the walls.
4. Cook more. Like 1-2 meals a week.
5. Day shift at work. And maybe transfer to antepartum?
6. Get more involved at church.
7. Start E in gymnastics.