2009 will be the year I start handling my life. I am going to bring everything to ground zero so that I can build the life I always dreamed of for me and my daughter. I will be in control of my own happiness and not depend on someone to make me happy. I will create a foundation made of bricks instead of quick sand.
Here are my resolutions for 2009:
HEALTH
Due to the anxiety at the end of August I lost 13 lbs in 2 weeks. It was not a healthy way to lose those unwanted pounds, but none the less they never came back. So, this time I am going to lose the last 14 lbs I have been meaning to in a healthier way.
I am going to start by replacing my daily beloved Non-fat Caramel Latte with Bigelow Earl Grey Green Tea and Yogi Tea Detox. Of course I will treat myself if, and only if, my Starbucks card has funds in it (to give me a treat reload my card: 6042420778052023).
I will start attending the yoga class my office gym provides. My goal is to go 3 days a week.
I read an article by Gabrielle Reece on Modern Mom that really made sense to me. I plan on following her advice as much as possible, but the one that I am really going to focus on is eating something green with every meal.
Lastly, I am going to get more sleep. Lights out, computer turned off and TV off by midnight every night. Now, I know some of you are shocked that I am saying "midnight," but what I am saying is that I will try to go to sleep earlier than that and I WILL NOT stay up past that no matter what I am doing.
To help me just start these goals I am going to participate in the Modern Mom Challenge and I think you should join me!
FINANCIAL
This year I simply want to get to a point where I am breaking even instead of drowning in my debt. I want to live just above paycheck to paycheck instead of needing extra money from my parents every month for groceries or gas.
I will update my budget and review my spending weekly.
WORK
I love my job and don't see myself making any drastic changes this year. I do want to get my PMI certification, but it will probably not happen this year. My goal is to set aside an hour a week of preparing and studying for the exam.
Writing has always been a hobby, but recently it has become a small form of income which makes it the BEST job! To keep the momentum of my writing going I will attend BlogHer '09 and I will launch my super secret project.
PARENTING
There is nothing more important to me than my daughter. I will make it a priority to balance my time with Princess D and my working time. To stick to routines to give her balance. To turn the TV off more, spend more time outside, feed her natural foods and continue to incourage her imagination and exposing her to educational experiences.
I will continue to practice what I learn from The Parent's Tao Te Ching
I will get her ready to move from her current learning center to the unified school district. I pay enough in taxes for it that I might as well use it!
The Princess has said that she will give up her "ba ba"
when she turns 4 in July ... that will probably be the hardest resolution out of all of these!HOME
I want to change my home into a sanctuary of energizing calm and organization instead of the clutter and chaos it has been.
Rework my home loan to fit my financial limitations.
End each day with a clean sink and things put back in their place.
ME TIME
I will take care of my appearance: monthly waxing/threading, bi-monthly pedicure and actually getting my hair done every 3 months (instead of every 6 months).
I will continue my weekly therapy and attending my support group.
I will spend quality time with my family and friends (IRL and virtual).
I will continue to write from the heart ... saying it straight, simple and with a smile.
My dear friend Boss Sanders has been featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Resolution: 101 Stories...Great Ideas for Your Mind, Body, and ...Wallet
. She is giving away a copy of the book. Check out her site to enter to win.
