So, currently I am obsessed with finding the perfect planner to squash my 2017 goals.  I don’t want to use the word resolutions because I have not had very much luck in actually seeing my resolutions through in the past years, or ever really.  I start of strong, with lots of ideas, and they are all written down, but it ends there. They say a goal without a plan is just a dream.  I have been dreaming of quite awhile.  I tell myself I am more of an ideas person.  I get lots of really great ideas that I get really excited about, but then the execution doesn’t ever really pan out.  So for this new year, one of my goals is to have a plan to attack my goals.  Simple enough right?  Here are some other things I would like to happen in the 2017 year… Heck why not just say the next 30 days.  One of the planners I bought is about starting with small goals.  30 days at a time and then maybe adding new goals or continuing with the one you were working on before.  My list is as follows:

• Actually do and finish BBG by Kayla.  I have the app on my phone called “Sweat with Kayla.” I don’t have to go to the gym and spend my work out time on drive time or be concerned that my kids are alone.  I do have a 12-year-old and a 10-year-old and I have from time to time left them to go to the grocery store really quick or run an errand.  However, I have watched many a Lifetime movie, and have a plethora of scenarios that could go wrong in the back of my head to make it just uncomfortable enough for me to not truly enjoy a workout.  The workouts on the app or only 30 minutes and for 30 days that should be doable.

• I would like to drink warm, lemon water every day.  I have tried it, just have never been very consistent.  I have read that drinking lemon water in the morning right before you eat or drink anything else, has a massive list of benefits.  If you are a Pinner, just go on Pinterest and you will see what I mean. The benefits range from clearer skin to protecting your body from disease. A must do, if I can only a) remember to do so and b) not reach for my coffee first thing in the morning.
• Write my two pages a day like author Kate Dicamillo.  It seems easy, but as I have discovered it isn’t as simple.  I have to come up with something to write about and then stop the voice in my head that expects my piece or writing to touch everyones lives.  I haven’t quite figured out how to do that.  So for now, two pages a day of whatever comes into my head is where I will start.  I eventually would like to begin a young adult novel this year.

• Another goal I have is to stop using Jesus as a fire extinguisher.  I am great at praying and going to my bible when something is going wrong, however when everything is in place, I don’t forget Him, I just forget to praise Him for all He does for me.  I would like to change that and allow Jesus to be more of a center point in my day.  Start with prayer and end in prayer, and fill it up with prayer throughout the day.  I can get very anxious, and stressed.  I run around my days most of the time complaining inwardly and running low on fuel. I hit the mat pretty hard after my to do list punches me in the face and takes the wind out of me.  I have found, and know that for me, if I start my day in thanksgiving and prayer, and I continue throughout the day, I tend to have peace and joy in pursuing the illusive check off my to do list.

I have a lot of other ways I would like to better myself.  I would like to make more home cooked meals for my family.  I would like to add more green, leafy vegetables to my palette every day.   I would like to spend less money and pay off some of the debt that I have acculmated in search of the holy grail of planners, among other things.  I want to finish one of the many Netflix shows I have begun but haven’t finished.  I want to dress for success, and throw kindness around like confetti, and work hard and stay humble and all those other motivational quotes I am always Pinning on my board.

For this 2017, I will take it one month at a time.  I will write down some actual steps in achieving my goals one day at a time.  I will remember that slow and steady wins the race, and it is okay to fail, as long as I continue moving after I brush myself off.  Happy New Year! Let’s get this party started!

Besos, 

Esmeralda