It’s a new year. A time for a new New Year’s Resolution. Uhh, gross! The word resolution sounds repulsive to me. We set one goal for ourselves. It’s usually the biggest life change we can think of and yet, we usually fail miserably. Did you know that January 17th is Ditch your New Year’s Resolutions Day. We give ourselves one goal, so unattainable and only seventeen days before we give up. There are so many things wrong with this…1. Why do we only set one goal? 2. Why do we set an unattainable goal? Like I want to lose weight, exercise more, or eat healthier. Well…what exactly does that mean? How about we take a few steps back and say…I am going to walk one mile 3 times per week. I am going to only eat out 2 times a week and have at least one vegetable per meal. Those sound more attainable and if you fail, it’s ok try again. 3. Why do we give up after seventeen days? Do we not care about ourselves enough.

I am also guilty of making one unattainable goal and quitting before I really give myself a chance to change. So this year I am trying something a little different. I am making a menu of goals. Why a menu? Because a menu makes me think of food and we all like to eat. It’s a lot more appetizing. It’s waking up each day and taking a bite out of life to make myself better.

Below is my Life’s Menu

Starters – Small changes that I would like to become part of my life, not just for a year.

A Feather – It’s my lifestyle change word. Yes, I know that sounds weird, but I got this idea from a radio show I listen to daily. I chose this word because when a feather is dropped it floats in the wind. And who controls the wind, God. I hope to me more like a feather and go where God leads me.

The Flexible Combo – My first sport as a child was gymnastics. I have loved it every since. Getting older means getting stiffer. I just want to be able to do the splits again. Haha!

Thankful – I want to learn to be more thankful for the things I already have. I get so focused on the things that are going wrong that I miss the good that is already happening in my life.

Menu – Big changes that I want to start this year and continue for life.

Monthly Projects – I want to do offer my readings more content. Giving them projects can help with better life skills. Get ready Daddy!

The Smile – I am sure some of you notice that I don’t show my teeth in my pics. I don’t like them so I hope to be able to change that soon.

Paid Sponsorships – I love to write and blog but I would also like to get paid to do it. Let’s see how many I can get this year and keep it going.

Desserts – Fun trips that I would like to do yearly

2nd Annual Girls Trip – I had my first girls trip ever last year. It was great and a much needed trip. I hope to be able to continue that every year.

1st Annual Sisters Trip – I four brothers. Weird because, I have only talked about two. Family update coming soon! That being said I am so lucky to have four sister in laws that I truly adore. I hope to be able to plan a trip with them all this summer. They just aren’t aware of it yet!

Beach Get Away – The beach is my favorite place in the world. I love the sand, the ocean, and the big waves. I could sit there forever, stare into the sky where it meets the ocean and get lost in my own world.

I hope to be able to take small bites out of my new 2020 Menu. I have small starters, a few bigger dreams and some fun dessert get aways. Take a look at your life. What’s on your 2020 Menu?