I’ll make this really short.
(Because it’s New Year’s Eve and NO ONE should be reading blogs and geeking out on their computer. You should be getting pissed drunk, taking shots out of someone’s belly button. That’s the plan for us, at least.)
I’m not making any resolutions for 2012. Or goals. Or life changes.
They just don’t sit well with me. I either a) fail to complete said goal and feel worse than when I started or b) take my goal to an extreme.
So I just don’t go there.
Now that I downed goal setting, I will say one thing that I want to do better. Every year and every day.
BE MORE PRESENT.
Particularly when it comes to my parenting.
These years are FLEETING! I want to get down on the floor and roll around. I want to get sucked into Henry’s imaginary world. I want to respond with more than a non-committal “Oh, really” when Henry asks, “Did ya see that, Mom? Did ya see?” Because “Oh, really” isn’t even an appropriate response to that question.
So that’s my un-goal goal. I won’t fail. I just can’t.
QUESTION: Do you make resolutions or goals? What are they?
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Jen@FoodFamilyFitness says:
Happy 2012!
No resolutions for me either, it’s not my thing.
Kiah says:
I love that you’ve figured out what does and doesn’t work for you in terms of goal setting. This year, I’m trying something a little different–an overall theme, and several more specific goals. I think I’m still a the trial and error phase of figuring out what works, but I love the theme idea…I can’t really “fail” or “succeed” in it.
lindsaymwright says:
I like the theme idea! What is your theme?
dana @ my little celebration says:
I love your non-resolution resolutions, especially the one about Henry’s imaginary world.
Happy 2012, friend!
janetha says:
in 2012, i resolve to run 19 marathons, eat more hot dogs, and join a marching band. oh, and take shots out of your belly button.
lindsaymwright says:
they don’t call it “fuzzy navel” for nothin’!
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. says:
Happy New Year!
I’ve been setting resolutions for the past few years, but I never remember to check back with them to see if I’ve made progress. I looked at mine from last year though and I did okay! It feels good to think about what I want to be better at, but it is hard to stick to everything most of the time!
Christin@purplebirdblog says:
I’m going more with a general theme for the year rather than setting resolutions… I will set intentions throughout the year as I see fit like I always do, but for now I just want to make the most of my new endeavors (yoga, massage) and see where life takes me. Have a wonderful evening, friend!!
lindsaymwright says:
Happy New Years, my darling!! So glad we found each other!
Katie @ Peace Love & Oats says:
Haha I promise i’m not sitting on blogs, I’m about to head out! but being present is a great goal!
lindsaymwright says:
heading out?? It’s 10:30..i’m going to bed! ;)
sarah @ sarah learns says:
yes! i made a couple goals under my main goal of being more present and in the moment! i worry and plan things to death. i need to concentrate more on what is happening in the now…
happy new year!
Jess says:
YEAH!! Amen to that, friend! Presence is the best gift of all – to family, friends, your children, yourself. Cheers to 2012 and lots of presence!!!
lindsaymwright says:
ditto to you, Jess!!
Shannon (Healthiful Balance) says:
I’m not making any new years resolutions either. I feel like if I do, I put so much pressure on myself and end up not doing them..
Tasha @ Dine & Dash says:
Nope, no resolutions for me either, just more plans to travel.
your kids are precious!
Tasha @ Dine & Dash says:
no resolutions for me either, just more plans to travel.
your kids are precious!
julie says:
HAPPPPPY NEW YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! XOXOX
Katie @ Raisins&Apples says:
I have a couple goals also, but they’re more of a ‘to-do’ list that doesn’t stress me out!
julie says:
are you calling me a loser..
lindsaymwright says:
lol..yup…loser!
This years going to hold a man for you! I can feel it!
Katie says:
I’m not big on resolutions, either! Never have been…they kind of stress me out. Have a happy day, my friend!