Here it is 2011. I can hardly believe it.
As I look back on 2010, I am reminded of three major accomplishments I made this past year.
– I re-focused my freelance work.
– I swam in a tri.
– I finished a 5K with my boys. Literally with my boys as I pushed them in a double jogging stroller up a HUGE hill to cross the finish line! While my race time was not the greatest, I enjoyed every minute of sharing that 5K with my boys!
It sure took a lot strength to accomplish these three things this past year. Strength to know when it was time to say “no”. Strength to focus on training. Strength to ignore the many piles of dishes, laundry, emails and phone calls pleading and screaming for my attention. Strength to just focus on the things that mattered to me – the same things that made me a better – happier – calmer person this past year.
Now I look ahead to 2011. I have one simple goal for the year: to continue to be healthier in all aspects of my life – physically, spiritually, financially.
How am I going to accomplish that goal? I’m still working on that and will probably rework it many times this year.
I already have a full tri in my sight for the end of the summer. Of course I’m hoping for another 5K – without a double stroller this year! I’m hoping to work on watching those dollars and cents a bit better and pay more with cash. I’m hoping to be a bit more consistent in my personal devotions.
Talk about multi-tasking!! It may take a lot of that this year to accomplish these things while I also maintain my full life of family, homeschooling and writing.
And it will take a lot of strength. Strength to know when to say “no”. Strength to ignore the piles of dishes, laundry, toys and everything else that finds itself out of its place. Strength to ignore phone calls, texts and emails. Strength to focus on the things that make me a better me!
And with that, I’m off to get on the treadmill… I have a tri to get ready for! 🙂
What’s your one goal for 2011 and how will you get there?