What is it about starting something new that as humans we want to start somehow inline with a calendar? “I’ll start on Monday” or “I’ll start that on the 1st”? All this culminates in January 1st, New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve been contemplating many of these goals for months but I kept putting them off with thoughts like “I’ll start that in January.” Why do we do this?
This year, most than any I can recall, I have created a list of goals that is beyond the reasonable to accomplish.
- Study my Bible (Inductive style starting with Philippians)
- Perfect AIP Paleo eating for January – reintroduce foods starting in February
- Stick to a strict budget (Mvelopes)
- No Eating Out For All of January!!! OH MY!
- Pay off our car by the end of the year (one year early)
- Perfect attendance at 6 week Fit360 class starting January 6th
- 30-day plank challenge
- New Chore Chart system and payout for my kids
One through three really need to happen so that means 4-6 are likely to fall off at some point in the near future. Although I’m making each goal with the best of intentions, today is January 1 and I have a bit of a cold and don’t feel particularly motivated, however, I did do Day 1 of the plank challenge, so that’s something! I’d best go dust off my Bible so I can get that started too. Healthy eating starts tomorrow!
Prayer: Dearest Abba, I know I have bitten off more than I can manage in my goals for 2015, its too much for me, but its not too much for you! Please review these goals and make it clear to me what are YOUR goals for me to accomplish this month, this year, and beyond and remind me that nothing is impossible when it is from you. Amen.