2016 has arrived...before my very eyes! Yay, for the start of a new year and a fresh start. I don't really "believe" in New Year's Resolutions as I feel that they set most people up for feelings of failure and frustration, but this year I've decided I'm making one (on top of my need to lose the 5 pounds I gained over the holidays): To Take More Time to Reflect. That's it. There are more details of subcategories that go along with that resolution: more ME time, more blogging time, more time to exercise (running or yoga). All of those are great times to reflect. I feel so busy with the day-to-day and the routines that I don't stop long enough to enjoy. Appreciate. Be grateful. I've found myself to be experiencing a lot more feelings of stress over the past year than I did in the past. Yes, being a mommy to four small children and the busy-ness that comes along with that can be stressful at times but lately I feel like the number of stress-feelings has been creeping up and slowly outnumbering the number of happy-feelings, overall. For me. In my head. And I don't like that. It's not good for me. Or Myke. Or the kids. Or anyone. Don't worry, I'm not depressed. Just being aware that I need to make a change. So I can be a better person. A better mother. A better wife. A better daughter. A better friend. I'm not sure if it's the answer...but taking time for reflection (and gratitude) is where I'm going to start. I know I'm very blessed and have a lot to be thankful for. I just need to make sure I take the time to remember that! Daily. Well, at least weekly??! :)
Happy New Year!!
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