I don’t like to use the word “resolutions” when I am planning what I what to accomplish in the new year. It has too many negative attachments to it, so I am planning out my goals for the year. I’ve never really done “New Year’s Resolutions” before, officially. I’ve thought of something I’d like to do or have happen but I never take any action. It’s just something that gets forgotten. I was inspired by this post from author Gretchen Rubin to create a list of goals for 2010. She has some wonderful tips for planning effective New Year’s goals.
This year I want to be different. I want to set some goals and actually accomplish them by the end of the year. I’m not adding crazy things like “keep my house clean every day” because I know I’m not ready to to tackle something like that yet!! Maybe when both girls are in school I’ll try! These are more small, personal goals and once I see how this year goes I’ll try some bigger things next year. I’m all about the baby steps!
Here is my list! I want to look back at this post at the end of next year and be able to cross everything off as being acomplished! I’m so excited to start! 
My Goals for 2010!
Personal
- Love Michelle
- Read the Old Testament
- Pray daily
- Be active for at least 30 minutes 5 times each week
Family
- Show love to my girls each day. A little note or a hug and a kiss when they don’t expect it
- Pray together daily
- Have Family Home Evening each Monday night
- Date with Aaron at least 2 times each month
Creative
- Project 365 – One photo each day – Post photos on blog daily
- 52 Weeks of Gratitude – One photo each week – Post on blog weekly
- Post additional content on blog 3 times each week
Are you planning New Year’s Goals (Resolutions) for 2010? Have you been successful in the past? I’d love to hear any tips or comments you have! And, of course, every post is nice with a picture… Here’s a pretty little inspirational flower to brighten your day!
Check out my friend Amanda’s blog for “Just a Motivating Monday.” She has a great quote and some inspiring thoughts to think about!
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE your goals!!!! Are you LDS???? I noticed the Family Home Evening and my heart jumped! I’m LDS
I love the categories that you have picked and think I might need to get some goals like yours going. I have a hard time with Resolutions, because of the same reason as you. Goals are so much better!
My biggest goal is personal growth for 2010. I am joining in with Darren Hardy (publisher of Success magazine) for an 8 week workshop for free!! It usually costs LOTS OF $$! You should do it with me!! http://darrenhardy.success.com/2009/12/db10-intro/
Thanks for joining in… you have motivated me to start working on some goals for this year!!
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Yep! I am! How fun!! I love discovering that friends I’ve met through blogging and Twitter are LDS! I checked out the website, and that looks really interesting. I signed up for it!
I love these goals!
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I love this. I don’t like resolutions either. Too much pressure to fail:)
Mariah´s last blog post ..2009. Nation Style.
These are wonderful goals. And I’m goin to make some of them mine!
I love the word goals instead of resolutions… I think I will update my post (as you know, I don’t like “resolutions” either.
These are great goals. I wish you much luck in attaining them.
Thanks for linking up!
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Oh my goodness. This picture is SO stunning. And such a perfect symbol for the new year. I just love it. What great goals! Wishing you all the best as you embark on your adventure.