I haven't made resolutions in years. Literally years. As in like 30+ years. Why? Because I'm more goal oriented.
The word "resolution" is defined first as "a firm decision to do or not to do something". That's too constricting for me.
A goal though....that's something attainable. The definition is "the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result".
See how much more positive that word is??
A resolution, to me, is something you state that you are either going to do or not do. For example "this year I will drink less coffee". (how much is less, though???)
But a goal about caffeine usage is more attainable I think. My example: "I will cut down on caffeine by drinking only 2 cups of coffee in the morning and concentrate on drinking water the rest of the day."
"I will lose weight" (an example of a resolution). Well, what if you don't?? Will you see yourself as a failure??
The goal would be: "I'm going to move my body every day in some kind of cardio routine" (biking, treadmill, running, power walking, aerobics, jump-roping)
The result? you will most likely lose weight AND increase heart health by decreasing your bad cholesterol. That's success.
Anyways...that's why I set goals. More attainable.
Here are mine for 2020:
Personal/Social/Emotional/Relational Goals
- Hike 10 new-to-me trails by the beginning of June
- Climb 2 High Peaks by the end of Autumn
- Incorporate a work-out 5 days a week to increase my heart rate
- Be intentional with getting together with my friends or with other couples
- attend 2 art exhibits with my oldest daughter /husband
- Less time on social media (read more books, watch movie classics with Dave, play piano, coffee dates, lunch dates, dates with Dave)
- attend at least one workshop related to special education that isn't required by my employer.
- continue eating more healthful food/plant-based foods and less refined sugar foods
DREAM: Climb Mt Marcy before November (NY's highest mountain)
Spiritual/Soul Goals
- Meditate/pray more (the specific goal is to engage in this 6x a week preferably while also doing some yoga moves)
- complete the study of all the major prophets
DREAM: go on a retreat
We'll see how I'm doing......I'll assess my self in June and then again at the end of December 2020!
4 comments:
Hi Faith! I love your goals! Good choices all! I also love the way your defined and explained resolutions vs. goals. As you know, I am more of a goal person too. Hope you have a great weekend!
I had the same thought occur to me a couple of days before the new year because I never have made‘resolutions’ either. We have similar goals!
Me too!! I set goals!!!!
I never make resolutions but then again I am also a horrible goal setter. Maybe I need to sit down and consider why.
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